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Slone Partners Appoints President and Partner, Hospitals & Healthcare Delivery Solutions
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has named Kyle Kinzie as president and partner, hospitals & healthcare delivery solutions. “Kyle Kinzie is a remarkably dynamic and innovative strategic leader with a penchant for driving growth across key business verticals – from healthcare to talent management. I’m impressed with his track record and entrepreneurial mindset,” said Leslie Loveless, co-CEO and
DHR Global Appoints First Woman, Nonfamily Member as CEO
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has appointed Priya Taneja as CEO, effective September 1, 2025. She will succeed Geoff Hoffmann, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. This milestone marks a historic moment for the firm, as Ms. Taneja becomes the first nonfamily CEO in DHR’s 36-year history signaling a deliberate step forward
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.
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
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?
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Wilson Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has named Spiro Papanicolaou as chief marketing officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jean-Francois Vezina, Mr. Papanicolaou will lead Wilson’s global marketing and revenue operations, with accountability for go-to-market strategy, demand generation, brand, and commercial performance across the business. “As we continue shaping the future of Wilson, marketing leadership will be critical to how
The New Finance Reality: Managing Capital Regimes, Not Just Cycles
Energy CFOs are navigating a changing financial landscape in which access to capital is becoming as important as movements in commodity markets. As public markets, private capital, infrastructure investors, project finance, and incentive-driven structures increasingly operate under different expectations, finance leaders are being asked to manage a far more fragmented environment. According to The Energists,
SPMB Recruits Chief AI and Data Officer for Ford Motor Company
SPMB Executive Search has placed Mano Mannoochahr as chief AI and data officer of Ford Motor Company. Managing partner Mike Doonan led the assignment. “Few leaders bring Mano’s combination of modern AI expertise, experience operating at enormous enterprise scale, and deep industrial grounding,” Mr. Doonan said. “That made him uniquely suited to help Ford translate the potential
Isaacson, Miller Assists Folger Shakespeare Library with CFO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Wendy Lin as the new CFO of Folger Shakespeare Library. Dan Rodas led the search with Stephanie Simon, and Robin Dougherty. Her arrival coincides with the start of strategic planning at the nearly 100-year-old organization, and she will guide financial analysis and operational execution under the leadership of Folger director Farah Karim-Cooper. Ms. Lin
Coulter Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer for NRG Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Claus Sundgreen as chief medical officer of NRG Therapeutics Ltd. Managing partner Kay Wardle led the assignment. “NRG was seeking a rare combination of clinical development expertise, neuroscience leadership, and deep knowledge of ALS. Our search focused on identifying leaders with a proven track record of advancing innovative therapies through critical
Flatiron Search Partners Appoints Partner
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Dan Rubin as partner. “Dan works with clients across the consumer landscape to place the right leaders in the right roles at the right time,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “He brings deep experience in retail and consumer goods, with particular expertise placing general
The Counteroffer Problem: What C-Suite Leaders Need to Know
Executive search assignments can unravel at the finish line for reasons that have little to do with candidate quality or cultural fit. Counteroffers have become an increasingly important consideration for search consultants and their clients as companies compete to retain proven senior leaders in a tight talent market. For organizations pursuing C-suite talent, understanding a
Furst Group Assists the American Society for Clinical Pathology with CEO Search
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Alexandra Brown as CEO of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) following her successful tenure as interim CEO over the past year. The selection was made after a national search and based on the recommendation from a search committee
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits President and CEO for Baltimore Community Lending
Following a comprehensive national search led by BroadView Talent Partners, Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) has hired Calvin Gladney as president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young led the assignment. He succeeds longtime Watchen Harris-Bruce, whose leadership has strengthened BCL’s position as a leading community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding access to capital and creating
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 162,000 in August as the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little in August. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Asian declined to 3.2 percent in August.
How Job Seekers Can Assess Company Culture
When job hunting, finding the perfect role goes beyond a company’s reputation or the allure of a job title. One critical factor that often takes precedence is the company culture. The culture of a company can significantly impact your job satisfaction, professional growth, and overall well-being, according to a new report from Protis Global. So,
Bayard Advertising Agency to Lead Recruitment Advertising for CTCA
Bayard Advertising Agency, Inc. has been selected as recruitment advertising agency of record by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Bayard will create recruitment marketing and media solutions for CTCA by further developing and spreading its uplifting, compassionate brand message through creative campaigns that are designed to attract candidates that are aligned with CTCA's core
Harvey Nash Creates Oil & Gas Practice
Harvey Nash Executive Search, a U.K.-based global provider of board level recruitment and leadership services, is launching a practice specifically focused on the oil & gas sector. The new practice will be headed up by Sherree Young, an expert in the industry with over nine years experience helping organizations from FTSE 100 to AIM listed
Amrop Names Three New Partners
Global executive search organization Amrop has named Giacomo Santucci, Bruce Walton and Michael Reuter as partners. Mr. Santucci, who joins Amrop ASA in Milan, has significant experience in luxury goods, having worked with numerous brands, including Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci Group (CEO, industrial operations division and CEO, Gucci Division), Prada (CEO, board member, general manager). Mr.
Zapoint Acquires Jobster
Zapoint, a provider of employee career management and organizational planning solutions, has acquired Jobster from Recruiting.com, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2006, Zapoint is the developer of SkillsMapper, its flagship enterprise solution that gives employers visibility into existing skills and competencies within their workforce. Jobster.com, started in 2004, is
Fastest Rise in U.K. Permanent Placements in Over 10 Years
The number of both permanent and temporary/contract staff appointments made by U.K. recruitment consultancies increased again in March, with growth picking up to the strongest levels since October 1997, according to The Report on Jobs, published by the REC and KPMG. Higher placements were underpinned by a further expansion of permanent staff vacancies, albeit the
3P Consultants Finds CEO for Adani Welspun Exploration
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Atul Sathe as chief executive officer of Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd. (AWEL). Mr. Sathe previously served as CEO of Jubilant Energy. Based in India, Adani Welspun Exploration is an oil & gas exploration & production joint venture company of the multi-billion dollar Adani Group and Welspun
Preston | Reffett Names Managing Director of Government Services
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Ron Flom as managing director of government services. Mr. Flom joins the firm following a career in both government and military service. Most recently, he served as the associate director for management services, United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), where he provided leadership over the agency’s human capital,
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires New Zealand-Based Firm
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has acquired Wellington, New Zealand-based firm Bell McCaw Bampfylde. Bell McCaw founder, Lilias Bell, has been named a partner at Heidrick & Struggles and will be based in Wellington. Ms. Bell founded her own leadership firm after a career in the consumer and professional services sectors in
PeopleClick Authoria Adds Human Capital Sales Executive
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has added Tim Beaumont as senior vice president of sales. With more than 24 years of sales experience in the software and human capital management markets, Mr. Beaumont has served in roles with Resumix, Personic, Inc. and Recruitmax, Inc. (later Vurv Technology, now Taleo).
Sage North America Expands HR Management Software
Sage North America has announced the expansion of its human resource management offerings for the nonprofit and government sector. Two new modules will provide fully integrated HR, employee self-service, payroll, and tax compliance capabilities to small and midsized nonprofits and government agencies who use the Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit financial management software. “With the
Latest Monster Employment Index Reflected Continued Optimism in Job Market
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, rose one point in March, as employers continued to expand hiring efforts at the end of the first quarter. The annual growth rate in the MEI accelerated in
Cook Associates Expands Financial Service and Insurance Practice
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Kevin Parker as a managing director of the new financial service and insurance practice. Mr. Parker has led search assignments for clients including Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, Aviva Investors, Fannie Mae, Wellmark Inc. and Principal Health Insurance, placing senior functional experts in finance, M&A/corporate development, human resources,
Good Search Signs Multi-Service Deal with JumarMarketing
Westport, CT-based executive search firm >The Good Search, LLC, has signed a multi-service agreement with JumarMarketing, LLC, a full-service boutique marketing agency specializing in marketing strategies, brand awareness, web design, web development, and social media and search engine marketing. The partnership includes a customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plan, eMarketing and social media initiatives. “Jumar's
CTPartners Appoints Managing Director of New Toronto Office
CTPartners has named Rob Hines as managing partner in its new Toronto office. Mr. Hines has over 10 years of executive search experience backed by a 20-year banking career in the Canadian and North American regional banking arena. In 2002, he started Hines & Company, an executive search firm in Toronto, which was later acquired
Executives Say a Month to Fill Accounting Positions
According to a recent survey, it can take accounting departments at least a month to hire for open positions. Chief financial officers interviewed said it takes an average of four weeks to fill a staff-level role and five weeks to bring a new manager on board. The survey, developed by >Robert Half Finance & Accounting,
Interview: Agilium Worldwide Chairman Discusses Evolving Recruiting Industry
Agilium Worldwide, LLC (formerly World Search Alliance) is an international strategic group of independent, owner managed retained executive search firms with members in virtually every market around the world. Founded in 1984, the Group now has 28 members in 25 countries worldwide. The Group’s new chairman is F. Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, Mexico City
Boyden Opens Office in Cairo
Boyden has opened a new office in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the firm’s North Africa expansion. The firm has appointed managing partner Francesca d’Arcangeli to lead its Cairo and North Africa operations. Boyden Cairo will provide a client service for the influx of multinationals expanding in Egypt and North Africa, the growth of Egypt’s
Bofa Partners with Hewitt, Plateau Systems, Merrill Lynch and Fidelity
Bank of America will enter into key human resource partnerships with Hewitt Associates, Inc. and Plateau Systems with service starting in 2011 and narrow its relationship with Fidelity in a strategic move to deliver the next generation of human resources capabilities. The bank's new service delivery model uses multiple HR service providers, with one primary
America’s Job Exchange Forms Partnership with BroadBean Technology
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology. The partnership will allow Broadbean clients to have direct access to the compliance-related distribution and reporting services from America's Job Exchange through their existing Broadbean
HVS Executive Search Adds SVP in NY
HVS Executive Search has named Alison Brody-Smith as senior vice president based in New York. Ms. Brody-Smith has combined experience as a consultant, talent acquisitions director and regional sales manager of 20 years, eight of which were spent in executive recruitment across a broad range of senior management positions in the travel, hospitality and leisure
ICIMS Expands Executive Team
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has added Ronald Kasner to its executive team as chief corporate development officer and general counsel. In this role, Mr. Kasner will foster business development by driving operational efficiency along with strategic growth initiatives, while also overseeing all legal activities relating to iCIMS’ commercial and intellectual
SHL Group Adds Former Hudson Exec
SHL Group, Ltd. has added Robert Morgan as president of the Americas operations. With experience in talent management both internationally and in the Americas, Mr. Morgan will help to maintain SHL's leadership and innovation in psychometric talent assessments. “With hiring companies facing the largest applicant pools in years, the use of proven, science-based talent assessment
Nosal Taps GM for Staffing Firm STAFFING FIRM
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Lauren E. Steel as vice president and general manager for CORESTAFF Services’ Western region. Ms. Steel was most recently a business development executive with WorkforceLogic (Nelson Staffing) in Sonoma and Pleasanton, CA, where she was responsible for VMS (Vendor Management System) solutions. Prior to that, she
Workday HR Selected by Sun Life Financial
Workday, Inc. has announced that it has been selected by Sun Life Financial to replace multiple legacy solutions with one global human resources system of record. “At Sun Life Financial our people are key to our success. Implementing a global human resources management system will strengthen how we manage and develop our talent,” said Louise
Taleo Retains New Marketing Exec
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has hired Shail Khiyara as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Mr. Khiyara has demonstrated success in sales and marketing, strategy and corporate development across domestic and international SaaS markets. “Taleo is at an inflection point in our company's history in terms of market leadership,
Andcor Companies Taps New CEO for Phraxis
Andcor Companies, Inc. has placed Michael J. Kallock as chairman and chief executive officer of Phraxis Inc. Dr. Kallok has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry and most recently has been Cardiovascular Systems Inc.'s chief scientific officer. Phraxis is an early stage medical device company engaged in advancing vascular access
Job Market Showing Gradual Improvement
For the third consecutive quarter, more employers are projecting they will increase headcount in the next three months while fewer employers are expecting staff cuts, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2009 Job Forecast. Activity on CareerBuilder's site also shows evidence that employers are ready to initiate growth strategies once again. Twenty-three percent of
B. E. Smith to Provide Interim Search Services to UHC
The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) has formed an agreement with B. E. Smith for interim management and executive search services. B. E. Smith is a full-service healthcare leadership solutions firm and a provider of interim leadership, permanent executive placements, and consulting solutions. “UHC is pleased to offer these important services from a highly experienced and
Lonergan Partners Places SVP Sales at Lantiq Deutschland
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Michael J. Thompson as senior vice president of sales at Lantiq Deutschland GmbH. The search was led by Ben Anderson. Most recently, Mr. Thompson led worldwide sales for the Handheld Business Unit at AMD. Prior to that, he was VP Americas sales for NemeriX. “Working with Lonergan Partners
Futurestep Appoints New CEO
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Byrne Mulrooney as chief executive officer. He will report to Korn/Ferry International CEO Gary Burnison and serve on the firm's global operating committee. During his almost 20 years at EDS and IBM, Mr. Mulrooney held executive positions in client services, sales, marketing and
Marsh & McLennan and Heidrick Launch Diversity Program
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) and Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International have named six minority-, LGBT- or women-owned search firms to their "Inclusion Network," a new diversity recruiting initiative the two firms announced last spring. Designed to attract a broader and more diverse talent pool to MMC the Inclusion Network program
