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McCormack+Kristel Retained by Equality Illinois to Lead CEO Search
Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been selected by Equality Illinois to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the Equality Illinois, Equality Illinois Institute, and the Equality Illinois PAC boards of directors, the CEO will develop, refine, and execute the organization’s long-term strategic vision, goals, and direction, ensuring alignment with Equality Illinois’ mission and
Lochlin Partners Assists the Entertainment Software Association with General Counsel Search
Lochlin Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Stan McCoy as senior vice president and general counsel of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). “In an industry that depends on the protection of intellectual property to fuel future creativity and innovation, Stan’s extensive experience in government and industry is an immense asset to ESA,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, president
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
The Broward County Aviation Department Retains ADK Consulting & Executive Search to Recruit Aviation CFO
The Broward County Aviation Department recently retained ADK Consulting & Executive Search to lead in its search for an aviation CFO for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). The assignment is being led by Theresia Schatz and Kim Kenville. The new aviation CFO will oversee the financial and business aspects of FLL and HWO.
How Private Equity Firms Are Modernizing Talent Strategy Through Technology
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on leadership as a driver of investment performance, talent functions are becoming increasingly embedded in the dealmaking process. What was once viewed primarily as a recruiting and portfolio support function is evolving into a strategic capability that informs executive assessment, succession planning, and value creation across the investment
Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Booz Allen
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Troy Lahr as executive vice president and CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. “Troy’s deep and differentiated experience helps position Booz Allen for accelerated growth and bold transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, chairman and CEO. “His success driving performance across large portfolios and leading through change will be a
The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
Heidrick & Struggles Launches AI-Enhanced Leadership Assessment Platform
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform. “Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Sales Position for FairCode
The Tolan Group (TTG) has recruited Ryan Canavan as vice president of sales at FairCode. This appointment reflects FairCode’s continued investment in scalable growth and innovation as the organization expands its revenue integrity and compliance solutions across the healthcare market. In his position, Mr. Canavan will lead FairCode’s national sales strategy, focusing on enterprise growth, strategic
Rosenzweig & Company Recruits President for PetSmart Canada
Executive search firm Rosenzweig & Company recently placed Pamela O’Rourke as president of PetSmart Canada and chair of the board of PetSmart Charities of Canada. Rose Perri, partner at Rosenzweig & Company, led the search. “Pamela’s experience leading large-scale operations and driving customer-focused strategies stood out,” said Katherine Sanford, senior director of talent acquisition at PetSmart. “Rosenzweig & Company brought tremendous thoughtfulness,
Funk Associates Assists Clemson University with the Recruitment of 16th President
Following a national search, Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Guskiewicz as the 16th president of Clemson University. “The search committee was overwhelmed with the robust and highly qualified candidates who expressed interest in leading our great University,” said search committee chair Cheri Phyfer. “Dr. Guskiewicz rose to the top of a remarkable
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Reasons for Cautious Optimism in 2024
The labor market didn’t follow the script many people wrote for it last year. Despite many projections for a recession, a historically fast tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, a banking crisis, and geopolitical crises and uncertainty, the labor market stands strong. Getting to this spot required a few unexpected things to happen,
HireVue Adds HR Professionals to Board
Video interviewing provider HireVue has added Ann Rhoades and Rusty Rueff to its board of directors. Ms. Rhoades held the position of chief people officer at Southwest Airlines, Promus Hotel Corporation and most recently JetBlue Airways. She currently serves as president of People Ink, an HR consulting company. Mr. Rueff was CEO of SNOCAP from
Korn Ferry Expands in Finland
Korn/Ferry International has established an alliance relationship with Airola & Luokkamaki Oy, a Finnish leadership recruitment and talent management firm. Airola & Luokkamaki will be responsible for extending Korn/Ferry’s executive search and other talent management services in Finland. Founded in 2003, Airola & Luokkamaki is recognized for its relationships with Finnish corporations and expertise in
Hudson Highland Records 36 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted fourth quarter 2009 revenues of $182.5 million, a decrease of 12.1 percent from $207.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. The recruiting company recorded a net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.40 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $80.3 million, or $3.20 per basic
Sucherman Consulting Names Head of Executive Search Practice
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has promoted Matthew Wagner to head of SCG Executive Search. In this capacity, Mr. Wagner, who is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, will run SCG’s executive search operations on both coasts, as well as continue in
AER Launches Recruiting Research Project
The Association of Executive Recruiters, the group within Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) that focuses on the executive search market, has launched a research project to identify ‘the future of executive search.’ The first of a three phase program brings together existing information about the state of the executive recruitment market, both nationally and globally,
JDG Associates Retained by PriceWaterHouseCoopers
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been selected by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to provide executive search assistance to the federal practice of PwC. The searches will be at the managing director, director, and senior manager levels. PricewaterhouseCoopers is one of the world's largest professional services organizations. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving
Vetted Solutions, LLC Launches in Washington, D.C.
Vetted Solutions LLC has launched to provide retained executive search services, interim solutions, and association management consulting services to trade associations, professional societies, nonprofits, foundations, and those corporations that serve the nonprofit community. Founded by James Zaniello, a 20-year veteran of the association and executive search industries, the new form will be based in Washington,
Heidrick & Struggles Leads CEO Search for Pinnacle Entertainment
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by Pinnacle Entertainment to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Pinnacle Entertainment is a developer, owner and operator of casinos and related hotel and entertainment facilities, which operates six major casino destinations in the U.S. and small international properties in Argentina.
Taleo Posts Nine Percent Revenue Gain
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter 2009 revenues of $50.5 million, a five percent increase from $46.6 million during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company earned $4.6 million, or 13 cents per share, compared with a loss of $2.5 million, or 8 cents
Interview: Hiring Demand is Building in the U.K. Financial Services Sector
Simon Vaughan-Edwards is managing director and head of EMEA Global Markets for London-based Correlate Search. He began his executive search career in 1997 when he joined financial markets boutique, Stephens International. In 2000, he moved to Correlate Search, a specialist financial markets headhunting firm that works with a select number of banks, hedge funds, asset
ChampionScott Partners Taps Worldwide HR Head
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Christine Brennan as senior vice president of worldwide human resources at VeriSign. Ms. Brennan joins VeriSign from the Bank of Ireland where she served as the head of group human resources, based in Dublin. VeriSign is a provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. ChampionScott Partners
Chandler Group Executive Search Adds VP
Chandler Group Executive Search has appointed Nancy Hanna as vice president. Ms. Hanna brings over 30 years of senior human resources leadership in the technology, manufacturing, education, and insurance industries. Prior to joining Chandler Group, she served in executive roles for Silicon Graphics, Ceridian, PLATO Learning, Cray Research, and Reliastar. “We are fortunate to attract
Rockpools and Tardis Group Join Forces
U.K.-based executive search firm Rockpools has joined forces with the global executive search and selection firm, Tardis Group. The deal provides Rockpools with access to Tardis’s global markets, with offices in Sydney, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, New York and Dubai. “The venture is a win-win for both companies, with Rockpools increasing its search and selection
Kforce Posts Q4 Dip in Earnings
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced fourth quarter of 2009 revenue of $224.6 million, a decrease of 6.8 percent from $240.9 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned $3.5 million, or nine cents per diluted share, in the period ended Dec. 31, compared to a loss of
Tech CEOS Plan to Hire in 2010
Seventy-two percent of tech CEOs are confident about growth this year, with nearly three quarters (72.9 percent) of the respondents stating that they plan to increase headcount in 2010. The survey was conducted by executive search firm Polachi Inc., which polled a total of 155 CEOs at technology companies across the country. “We have seen
Morgan Samuels Completes Search for Harris Corp
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruiter, has placed Andy Start as president of international business at Harris Corporation’s RF Communications Division. Mr. Start had most recently been managing director and vice president – BAE Systems Platform Solutions, London. Harris Corporation develops communications products for government and commercial customers worldwide, makes microwave, satellite, and
Kelly Services Posts 2009 Decline of Over 20 Percent
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, has posted revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $1.2 billion, a seven percent decrease compared to the corresponding quarter in 2008. The company reported a net loss of $8.2 million, or 23 cents a share, compared with a loss of $88.7 million, or $2.55
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for SF AIDS Foundation
Boyden has been tapped by the San Francisco Aids Foundation to lead its search for a new chief executive. The search will be headed by Neil Sims, a managing director based in the firm's San Francisco office. The San Francisco AIDS Foundation provides leadership to prevent new HIV infections. Founded in 1946, Boyden is an
Accenture Adds Human Services Practice Director
Jerry Friedman has joined Accenture’s human services practice as director of strategic initiatives. Mr. Friedman has served as the American Public Human Services Association’s (APHSA) executive director since 2001. “Human services agencies face unprecedented pressure to meet increasing demands for citizen services at a time when budgets continue to decline,” said Steve Rohleder, group chief
HireVue Chosen by Mosaic Sales Solutions
Video interviewing provider HireVue has been selected by Mosaic Sales Solutions, a field sales and marketing company to streamline its hiring process. “Mosaic Sales Solutions is a unique and exciting company for an HR technology provider like HireVue to partner with,” says Mark Newman, HireVue's CEO. “They are in the business of people. To be
Korn Ferry Hires Former OppenheimerFunds CEO
Korn/Ferry International has added John V. Murphy as managing director for the asset and wealth management sector of its global financial markets practice. He will be based in the firm's Boston office. Mr. Murphy joins Korn/Ferry after eight years at OppenheimerFunds, Inc. where he most recently served as chairman and previously was the company's CEO
Eric Salmon & Partners Adds to Paris Office
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has named Lorraine Kron du Luart as a recruiting manager in its Paris office. Ms. Kron du Luart was most recently the founder of LKL-partners. Prior to that, she spent two years as a principal with Heidrick & Struggles. She also formerly served as engagement manager/professional development manager
Isaacson, Miller Retained by Antioch College
Isaacson, Miller has been selected by the Antioch College board pro tempore to assist in its search for a new president. John M. Isaacson, principal of the firm, will lead the search. Work has already begun and it is expected that the board will announce its selection by mid-summer or early fall. Antioch College is
Kenexa Posts 13.3 Percent Reveue Loss
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $39.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, a 13.3 percent decrease from revenues of $45.1 million a year ago. The company recorded net income of $294,000, or $0.01 per share, from a loss of $120.9 million, or
Paycor Releases HR Performer Software
Paycor, a provider of payroll, HR and time keeping solutions, has released its latest HR Performer software. HR Performer is a web-based solution developed by Paycor's software experts. The software allows human resource professionals, managers and staff to perform administrative functions online, from entering or updating information to transacting benefit enrollment requests and ensuring compliancy.
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Smart Modular
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed John A. Scaramuzzo Jr. as senior vice president and general manager, storage business unit at SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. Mr. Scaramuzzo was most recently senior vice president and general manager, enterprise compute division at Seagate Technology LLC. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and
Employment Index Edges Down in January
The Monster Employment Index, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, edged down one point in January, while the annual rate of decline moderated to an almost-flat three percent, as the Index appears close to emerging from a period of
DHR Expands Canadian Practice
Executive search firm DHR International has expanded its Canadian presence in Toronto through the acquisition of six former Boyden employees who will join DHR’s Toronto team: Gary Huggins will serve as managing director of Toronto; Rod Malcolm joins as executive vice president and consumer practice group leader; Sussannah Kelly and Beverleigh Aquilanti join as executive
Futurestep Selected by SEC
Futurestep, a provider of talent acquisition solutions, has been selected by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide talent acquisition solutions to help the agency address its talent needs. Futurestep's work for the SEC will include both recruitment and strategic services, with a focus on the implementation of talent acquisition processes and support related
Monster to Acquire Yahoo! HotJobs
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of online recruitment site Yahoo! HotJobs from Yahoo! for $225 million in cash. Monster and Yahoo! have also entered into a three year commercial traffic agreement, to take effect upon the closing of the acquisition, in which Monster will become Yahoo!'s provider
Spherion Posts Large Revenue Loss
Recruiting giant Spherion Corporation/(NYSE:SFN) posted fourth quarter 2009 revenues of $456 million, a 29 percent decline from revenues of $505 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company posted adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $3.2 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with adjusted earnings of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per share,
