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Tower Consultants Search Completes Search for Laureate Education
Hobe Sound, FL-headquartered executive recruiting firm Tower Consultants Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Adam Kahle as head of compensation at Laureate Education, Inc., a global leader in higher education. The search was led by Chris Rose, Jason Rose, and Kim Klipstein. This strategic placement represents a successful collaboration between Tower Consultants and Laureate Education, highlighting Tower’s expertise
ON Partners Expands Search Staff
ON Partners recently expanded with the addition of Cher Murphy as its newest partner. “From executive search consultant to chief people officer to entrepreneur and back again, we are the lucky recipients of Cher’s return to her roots in a field that she has been pioneering for more than 15 years,” said Bryan Buck, managing
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.
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
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?
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in New Zealand
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Auckland, New Zealand-based Infinitas as its newest member firm expanding its capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “I am thrilled to welcome Infinitas to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. Their people-first philosophy, tech-enabled search processes, and talent advisory capabilities deeply align with our mission to transform
Hiring for the Culture You Don’t Yet Have
For much of the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in strategy, technology and operational efficiency to navigate an increasingly complex business environment. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives continue to fall short of expectations. The differentiator is rarely the strategy itself. More often, success depends on whether leadership teams have the right people
BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Downtown Atlanta Inc.
BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The organization is seeking a leader who can help define what the next generation of Downtown Atlanta will become. This is a leadership opportunity of unusual scale and
Peña Search Assists To Be Like Me with the Recruitment of Executive Director
Peña Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Lauren Rowe as the new executive for To Be Like Me (TBLM) in Dallas, TX. Travis Hillier, Carlos González Peña, and Thaise Pereira led the assignment. She replaces To Be Like Me founder Hollis Owens, who has served as executive director since 2018 and initiated the search for her replacement last
BroadView Talent Partners Tapped by Baltimore Community Lending for President/CEO Search
BroadView Talent Partners was recently retained by Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young are leading the assignment. The CEO is the strategic, operational, and external leader of Baltimore Community Lending, responsible for driving the organization’s next era of growth and
The Role of Leadership Development in Private Equity’s Quest for Organic Growth
Private equity firms are currently navigating a challenging environment where traditional avenues for generating returns, such as leverage and multiple arbitrage, are becoming increasingly limited. As highlighted in a recent article by Pitchbook, private equity’s reliance on the organic growth of portfolio companies is more pronounced than ever. With the era of low interest rates and
TheLadders.com Expands Board
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has added Steven Cakebread to its board of directors. Mr. Cakebread is the former president and CFO of Salesforce.com. “Steven's extensive business and financial expertise will be a tremendous asset to our board,” said Marc Cenedella, founder and CEO of TheLadders.com. “His broad range of experience
ML&A Recruits General Counsel for Steben & Company
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed John H. Grady as general counsel and chief compliance officer at Steben & Company. The search was led by Diana Rubin, a managing director in MLA’s Washington, D.C., office. “John is an exceptionally creative attorney and business executive whose career has focused almost entirely on the
Monster Worldwide Posts 33 Percent Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $213 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared with $293 million in the comparable quarter of 2008, a 27 percent decline. The company generated 42 percent of its revenue outside the U.S. and total revenue was positively impacted by approximately $8 million from foreign exchange
Kronos Opens New Office in Bangalore
Kronos Incorporated has opened a new office in Bangalore and has initiated a search to expand the Kronos India employee-base. Kronos currently has more than 150 employees in India and also operates offices in Noida and Mumbai. “We see a tremendous opportunity for growth in India as organizations around the world look to expand operations
Boyden Names Head of Board Services Practice in North America
Boyden has named Tom Flannery, managing director of its Pittsburgh office, as leader of the firm's North American board services practice. "We've brought together a high functioning team of talented consultants who understand both the fundamentals of governance and the changing regulations affecting board actions and responsibilities," said Trina Gordon, chairman of Boyden World Corporation
Parker Executive Search to Head CEO Search for ZOO Atlanta
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been selected by Zoo Atlanta to lead in a national search for a new chief executive. Parker recruiters Rodes Cole and Dan Parker will head the assignment. Founded in 1889, Zoo Atlanta it is one of the 10 oldest zoos in continuous operation in the U.S. Parker Executive Search is
Interview: Diversified Search CEO Discusses 2009 Performance
Judith M. von Seldeneck is founder, chairman and CEO of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson, headquartered in Philadelphia. For over 30 years, Ms. von Seldeneck has been a pioneer in the search industry and a leader in placing qualified women and diversity candidates. Early in 2008 Ms. von Seldeneck was named in a list published by
Kinsey Allen Adds Non-Executive Director
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has added Denise Collis as a non-executive director. Ms. Collis joins the Kinsey Allen having spent over 30 years in human resource management. Her career has been spent with a number of global organizations which afforded her a deep understanding of the professional and financial services sectors. Ms.
Pedersen & Partners Names New Partner
Pedersen & Partners has named Kristina Vaivadaite as a new partner and co-owner of the firm. Ms. Vaivadaite has been working with Pedersen & Partners since 2004 as country manager for Lithuania, and is also in charge of operations in Finland and Belarus. She has extensive experience in conducting senior level executive search assignments across
Dice Makes Management Appointments
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX) has expanded its staff with the additions of Constance Melrose as managing director of eFinancialCareers North America and Tim Stene as managing director of AllHealthcareJobs. “To fully capitalize on their significant opportunity, we are adding management to our leading finance and healthcare career sites in North America,” said Scot Melland,
Sterling InfoSystems and Empower Software Form Alliance
Sterling InfoSystems, Inc., a provider of employment and background screening services, and Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a national provider of human resources, payroll and workforce management solutions to medium and large-sized corporations, have formed a strategic partnership agreement. Under terms of the agreement, Empower Software Solutions will offer Sterling InfoSystems' pre-employment screening solutions and services
Robert Lindsey Associates Adds To Leadership Team
Robert Lindsay Associates, a specialist media search firm based in London, has added Peter Einstein as non executive chairman and Sharon Saxton as non executive director. Mr. Einstein is currently the founder and managing partner of Einstein Media Capital Partners (EMCP), a U.K. and Dubai-based private equity firm specializing in advisory and investment in the
Benchmark Executive Search Fills Post for Fortress Technologies
Benchmark Executive Search has placed Doug Krueger as vice president of sales at Fortress Technologies. Mr. Krueger was formerly vice president of North America government operations for Tumbleweed Communications and also held executive-level positions at Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems. Jeremy King, managing partner of Benchmark, led the search. “By far the most important key
Ultimate Software Selected by Subway
Ultimate Software, a provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, has been selected by Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, the service organization for the SUBWAY restaurant franchise system, for its unified human capital management solution, UltiPro. “UltiPro is the most complete solution we found and the only one that could meet all
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
