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Cook Silverman Search Recruits Executive Director for Ploughshares
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has placed Samara Dun as the new executive director of Ploughshares. “Samara’s journey began as a young activist in the nuclear freeze movement, which inspired her lifelong commitment to peace and collaboration,” Ploughshares said in a LinkedIn post. “Longtime friends of Ploughshares may remember Samara from her tenure as director of
Furst Group Tapped by PracticeWise for CEO Search
Executive recruitment firm Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has been retained by PracticeWise to lead in its search for a new CEO to guide the company into its next phase of growth and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who shares that passion and is eager to help strengthen
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.
Coulter Partners Strengthens Global Leadership Team
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the additions of Carlos Gómez-Arnau, Doug Roberts, and Stuart Penney as client partners. “These strategic hires further strengthen the firm’s international presence and reinforce its commitment to supporting clients across key healthcare, life sciences, and biotechnology markets,” Coulter Partners said. The appointments expand Coulter Partners’ capabilities across Europe and North
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?
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Jakarta
Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Jakarta, a strategic gateway to expand its retained executive search and leadership advisory practice across Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region. Leading the new office is Nadya Soetedja, founder of Inspire Recruitment Indonesia and a veteran of more than 20 years across executive recruitment, consulting, talent
Why CEOs Leave — and What Boards Can Do About It
CEO turnover is placing greater pressure on boards to think about leadership retention long before a search becomes necessary. For executive search firms, that means helping clients look beyond succession planning to understand the factors that influence whether a high-performing leader stays, disengages, or ultimately decides to leave. “Over the past two decades of placing
Occam Global Recruits CFO for Tortugas Neuroscience
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has recruited Ramzi Benamar as CFO of Tortugas Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biotech company developing medicines for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. “Ramzi brings meaningful capabilities and an understanding of the life sciences industry,” said Jeff Jonas, CEO of Tortugas. “He has had a documented and successful track record of
McDermott + Bull Recruits General Counsel for Corning Credit Union
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has assisted in the recruitment of Rachel Carlson Toth as vice president and general counsel at Corning Credit Union. This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull president Brandon Biegenzahn, partner Courtney Wade, and executive recruiter Ella Canning. Ms. Toth brings more than a decade of in-house legal and business leadership experience
WittKieffer Elects New Chair
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has elected Angelique David as chair of its board of directors, succeeding L. Thomas Richards, who completed a distinguished tenure as board chair and concluded more than a decade of service on the firm’s board. “We are honored to have Angelique David serve as board chair for WittKieffer,” said Andrew P. Chastain, WittKieffer
Caldwell Appoints Leader of Global HR Practice
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Staines as a partner and leader of the firm’s global HR practice. “We’re pleased to welcome John to Caldwell to lead our human resources practice,” said Chris Beck, CEO. “John’s addition, together with Ali Palmer’s recent arrival in London, strengthens our global human resources practice and our ability to serve clients
With millionways Investment Hunt Scanlon Ventures Backs the Future of AI-Powered Talent Platforms
Hunt Scanlon Ventures (HSV) has spent the last several years building an investment portfolio around a central conviction: as AI becomes embedded across the human capital and private markets ecosystem, the greatest opportunities will extend beyond automation and productivity. The next generation of platforms, according to Hunt Scanlon, will increasingly help organizations make better decisions
In NYSE Interview, HelloSky CEO Alex Bates Explains the ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Executive Search
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how executive search firms identify and evaluate leadership talent, but the technology alone is not replacing the judgment that experienced recruiters bring to senior-level hiring. Instead, the opportunity increasingly lies in combining better data and targeting with the intuition, pattern recognition, and relationship skills that have long defined successful executive search.
Academic Search Retained by William Penn University to Find Next President
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been retained by William Penn University (WPU) to lead in its search for a new president. The search is being led by senior consultant and Dan DiBiasio and consultant Andrea Cowsert. President John Ottosson will retire in June 2027 after more than a decade of leadership, leaving William Penn poised for further growth and
McCormack + Kristel Recruits CEO for Resource Center
McCormack + Kristel recently placed Christopher Wagley as CEO of He will join Resource Center in November 2026 following an extensive national search prompted by the planned retirement of long-standing CEO Cece Cox in early 2027. “The board is thrilled to welcome Christopher Wagley as the next CEO of Resource Center,” said Chris LaGrone, board
Lindauer Forms Alliance with Cedars-Sinai to Grow Development Team
Lindauer and Cedars-Sinai, one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., have form an alliance in an effort to expand its development team and build the infrastructure needed to sustain that growth. In preparation for an ambitious new philanthropic campaign and to help Cedars-Sinai respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves, the
The Last Mile of Executive Search: Turning Candidate Conversations Into Defensible Shortlist Decisions
As executive search becomes more data-driven, firms are under growing pressure to show clients not only who made the shortlist, but why. That is putting greater emphasis on consistent evaluation, clearly defined criteria, and stronger evidence around leadership capability, risk, and fit. The shift is also creating a larger role for AI in helping search
TurnkeyZRG Leading Chief Commercial Officer Searches for the University of Kentucky and the Indianapolis Colts
College athletics is moving into a new era as the business of sports continues to evolve, making commercial leadership increasingly important and creating new opportunities for experienced executives. As universities and professional teams place greater emphasis on revenue growth, partnerships, fan engagement, and brand strategy, the chief commercial officer role is becoming increasingly central to
TOC Arts Partners Seeking Chief Marketing Officer for by Brooklyn Academy of Music
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners was recently retained by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The search is being led by senior strategist Brenna Thomas. The CMO will lead marketing, creative services, ticketing, audience research, revenue forecasting, communications, and brand storytelling for an organization that showcases both emerging artists and modern icons. The chief marketing officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Executive Women Making Progress Closing Pay Gap
Last month, ON Partners released its 2024 Women’s Report in recognition of Women’s History Month. The report revealed a positive trend as the gender pay gap is narrowing year-over-year (YoY), with executive women earning an average of $452K, compared to executive men’s average of $461K. In addition, when isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline
CVsearch Extends Free Job Listings
This month, www.cvsearch.co.uk has announced that they are extending their free job listing trail throughout May and June 2010. CVSearch.co.uk was built with the aim to make the recruitment process as simple and easy as possible for recruiters, in partnership with its jobseeker portal www.cvdatabase.co.uk. Since its launch, the site has attracted over 300 recruitment
ZRG Partners Adds Three Managing Directors
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has added three managing directors to its global team. Volker Napp joins the firm in Frankfurt, Germany. Previously, Mr. Volker, a mechanical engineer and business economist, ran Frankfurt search firm MGB. His expertise in search has focused on plastics, colors and pigments,
Daversa Partners Places Chief Technology Officer at AOL
Executive search firm Daversa Partners has recruited Alexander Gounares as chief technology officer at AOL. Mr. Gounares joins AOL from Microsoft where he was a corporate VP and chief technology officer for Microsoft’s Online Services Division. He also served for three years as technology advisor to Microsoft chairman and founder Bill Gates, as well as
Kenexa Posts Slight Revenue Increase
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $39.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, a slight increase from revenues of $38.8 million a year ago. Kenexa's income from operations, determined in accordance with GAAP, was $62,000, compared with loss from operations of $33.6 million
America’s Job Exchange Partners with U.S. News University Connection
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with U.S. News University Connection, an education portal established by U.S. News & World Report and Bisk Education. The companies will work together to enhance the overall job seeker user experience on the America's Job Exchange web site through the
JobServe Launches New Resume Tool
Employment website JobServe has introduced a new resume search platform and data center. The resume search service utilizes patented behavioral analytics to identify and rank relevant candidates. Recruiters have the flexibility to modify key search criteria and conduct side by side resume comparisons. “JobServe's commitment to the U.S. market grew significantly with the introduction of
Korn Ferry Adds Financial Sector Specialist in London
Korn/Ferry International has added Sonamara Jeffreys as senior client partner within the firm’s global financial services market. Ms. Jeffreys will be based in London and work with global and EMEA organizations. Ms. Jeffreys joins Korn/Ferry from Heidrick & Struggles, where she served as managing partner of its London office and head of the firm's financial
Dice Acquires WorldwideWorker
Career site Dice Holdings, Inc. has completed the purchase of the online and career events-related businesses of WorldwideWorker, a global leader in recruitment for the energy industry. The purchase price consists of initial consideration of $6 million in cash. Additional consideration to a maximum of $3 million in cash is payable upon the achievement of
Boyden Places CEO at Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Boyden has recruited William Friedman as chief executive officer of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. Mr. Friedman served from 1990 to 2004 as chief executive of the ports of Indiana and Seattle. He left to become a vice president of ports and logistics for the real estate investment trust Duke Realty Corp. and has served
Glaford International Adds Parter in India
Glasford International has added India-based search firm Right Advisors Private Limited as a partner. Shella Consultants will also continue to represent Glasford International in India. Right Advisors is one of the fastest growing HR services organizations in India. Right Advisors, managing director, Himanshu Bansal said that the partnership with Glasford will lead to significant long
Hudson Highland Group Posts Nine Percent Revenue Gain
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted first quarter 2010 revenues of $180.1 million, an increase of 9.1 percent from $165.2 million for the first quarter of 2009. The recruiting company recorded a net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.16 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss of $14.8 million, or $0.59 per basic
DHR Adds to Mumbai Office
Executive search firm DHR International has added Poonam Yadav to its Mumbai office as senior vice president. Ms. Yadav previously spent four years as senior executive search consultant at Gilbert Tweed International, where she focused on the metal, retail, real estate, travel services, hospitality, and shipping and logistics industries, and handled diverse search assignments across
Trilogy Search Completes Searches for Book Trust
Burlingame, CA-based retained executive search firm Trilogy Search Non+Profit has placed Michael J. Coffin and Timothy J. Magner at Book Trust, a nonprofit organization that provides underprivileged children with the opportunity to choose, own, and delight in books. Chuck Pappalardo handled the assignment on behalf of Trilogy. Michael J. Coffin has been named executive director
AON Consulting Names Ceos for EMEA and U.K.
To drive opportunities for future growth, Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation, has appointed Piyush Chaudhari as CEO of Aon Consulting EMEA and Alistair Connell as CEO of Aon Consulting U.K. Mr. Chaudhari joined Aon Consulting in 2006, and held the positions of CEO of global benefits, and COO of
RiseSmart Launches Recruit Concierge
RiseSmart, a provider of next-generation outplacement and recruitment process outsourcing solutions, has launched of Recruit Concierge, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution. This new product offers full life cycle recruiting, which includes candidate sourcing and recruitment process consulting, accomplished by using proprietary, technology combined with recruiting expertise to help fill positions at a competitive price
Spencer Stuart to Recruit New Board Members for Cedar Fair
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company to lead in its search for two new board members. The company will be increasing its board from seven directors to nine. Cedar Fair is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in
Taleo Posts 14.5 Percent Revenue Gain; Extends Partnership with IBM
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on-demand talent management solutions, has posted first quarter 2010 revenues of $55 million, a 14.5 percent increase from $46.6 million during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company earned $800,000, or two cents per share, compared with a loss of $2.1 million, or seven cents per share,
Wanted Technologies Releases New Human Capital WorkFlow Apps
WANTED Technologies has launched its Employer Listing App and the Contact Listing App on its WANTED Analytics Apps platform. Clients in the media, HR/staffing and government sectors use WANTED Analytics Apps to prioritize sales opportunities, identify economic trends, and analyze competitive market conditions. “The Employer Listing App gives users an efficient way to find employers
Global HR Outsourcing Creates Recruitment Services Division
Global Human Resources Outsourcing (GHRO) has launched a recruitment services division. “There are a plethora of hidden expenses associated with departing employees that include loss of productivity, loss of knowledge, payout of annual leave, costs to cover overtime shifts, supervisor and HR staff time; and then costs associated with making the right replacement hiring decisions
Monster Employment Index Shows Improved U.S. Online Jobs Demand
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 eight points in April as a number of industries initiated springtime recruitment efforts. The annual growth rate further accelerated, rising by 11 percent, the highest rate of
TRANSEARCH Expands Staff
TRANSEARCH International has added Sangeeta Lal, Kari Engelbarth, Lars Tegelberg, Thomas Hellmann and Sven-Uwe Hess to its New Delhi, Helsinki, Gothenburg and Frankfurt offices. Ms. Lal is a senior partner in the firm’s New Delhi office and a member of its industrial practice. She was previously a client partner with Korn/Ferry International and spent seven
Kenexa and HireRight Form Alliance
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has formed a partnership with HireRight, a provider of on-demand employment screening solutions. The alliance will provide integrated employment screening services within Kenexa's on-demand talent management solutions for global organizations. HireRight's services and screening program management features will be built into Kenexa 2x BrassRing
Lonergan Partners Places CEO at CS-Keys, Inc.
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Robert Feeney, Ph.D. as chief executive officer of CS-Keys, Inc. The search was led by Mark Reiff. Dr. Feeney most recently served as vice president of business development for NeoGenomics Laboratories. “We were pleased to work with the investors, founders, and the board of CS-Keys. Their commitment to
NoblePlans and Tango to Provide Recruitment Solutions for Nonprofits
NoblePlans, an end-to-end recruitment provider, partnered with TANGO (The Alliance for Non-profit Growth & Opportunity) to offer a portfolio of affordable recruitment solutions and services, including the deployment and management of a charter career job board on the TANGO website exclusively for nonprofits. “We are energized to be partnering with TANGO to bring affordable staffing
Kforce Posts Slight Revenue Gain
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced first quarter of 2009 revenue of $226.7 million, a increase of 0.9 percent from $231.3 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned $2.7 million, or seven cents per diluted share, in the period ended March 31, compared to net income of
Korn Ferry Leads Search for Hawaiian Electric Industries
Korn/Ferry International has been chosen by Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. to conduct a nationwide search for a new president of its subsidiary American Savings Bank. Serving Hawaii’s businesses and communities for more than 80 years, American Savings Bank provides a full range of financial products and services, including commercial and consumer banking, and insurance and
Anderson & Associates Adds Consultant; Opens Midwest Office
Charlotte, NC-based executive search firm Anderson & Associates has added Richard Jarman as a search consultant. Mr. Jarman will open a Midwest office for the firm and will be located in Kansas City. Mr. Jarmen most recently served as president of Columbian Tech Tank, the largest division of CST Industries. He has held leadership positions
SuccessFactors Posts 24 Percent Revenue Jump; Acquires CubeTree
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted first quarter revenues of $43.8 million, an increase of 24 percent, compared to $35.2 million in the same period a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $4.7 million, or six cents a share, compared with a loss of $5.7 million, or 10 cents a share last year. “Something
Ceridian Releases Hire ACT Incentives Estimator
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed HR, employee benefits administration, tax filing and payroll outsourcing solutions, has released its HIRE Act Incentives Estimator. The Estimator is a PDF-based calculator that can be used by employers to help determine potential tax benefits available to them under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010. “The
Interview: Hire Authority’s Carol Quinn Discusses How To Find Top Talent (part 2)
Carol Quinn is an expert on interviewing and hiring high performers. She is the founder and president of Hire Authority and has more than 25 years experience in the corporate world. Ms. Quinn is dynamic, innovative, inspirational, and gifted at helping people breakthrough self-imposed limitations. Ms. Quinn offers several distinctively different keynote presentations, as well
Harvey Nash Expands in Norway with Bjerke & Luther
Harvey Nash has acquired a majority interest in one of Norway's leading executive search, assessment and technical recruitment companies, Bjerke & Luther AS. Bjerke & Luther, based in Oslo, will expand Harvey Nash's Nordic/Scandinavian business, Harvey Nash Alumni. The Group has also recently established a new office in Helsinki comprising two recruiters to complete its
