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EMA Partners Adds New Member Firm in Athens
EMA Partners, a global partnership of executive search professionals, has opened a new office in Athens, Greece with the addition of CS Compass Executive Consultants into its global network. The integration marks the launch of EMA Partners’ new office in Athens, Greece, led by Spyros Christodoulatos, who joins as managing partner. “With over 30 countries and over 35
DHR Global Assists Miami City Ballet with Artistic Director Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has assisted in the recruitment of Gonzalo Garcia as the new artistic director of the Miami City Ballet. The search was led by Philip DeBoer, partner. “As to be expected for a company with the illustrious artistic reputation of Miami City Ballet, we received tremendous interest in the opportunity from around the
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.
Bell Oaks Executive Search Seeking Chief Finance and Administrative Officer for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Atlanta-based Bell Oaks Executive Search is currently seeking a chief finance and administrative officer (CFAO) for the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF). The assignment is being led by partner Cynthia J. Moreland and senior search consultant Abi Gamino. The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the 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?
Leadership Advisory Enters a New Capital Cycle
Private capital is making one of its strongest moves yet into the leadership advisory sector. Recent investments by KKR in ghSMART and Advent International in Heidrick & Struggles represent more than headline transactions. Together, they signal a growing conviction among investors that leadership advisory firms occupy a unique position within the modern enterprise, helping organizations navigate leadership succession, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, and
Crist|Kolder Places CFO at Mondelēz International
Crist|Kolder Associates has placed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NASDAQ-traded Mondelēz International in Chicago. He will report directly to Dirk Van de Put, chair and CEO, and will be a member of the Mondelēz International leadership team. “Amit is a highly experienced CFO who brings a strong blend of financial leadership
Why Searches Lose Discipline Late and How to Prevent It
Even well-run executive searches can lose focus as the process unfolds and pressure to reach a decision begins to mount. Without consistent alignment around the original mandate, organizations risk making compromises that can undermine long-term leadership success. Most executive searches start with real clarity, a recent report from Nashville, TN-based executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company’s
NPAG Assists Proteus Fund with CEO Search
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Amardeep Singh the new president and CEO of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League. He will officially assume the role in September. The Proteus Fund board of directors selected Mr. Singh following a rigorous national search supported by NPAG. The search was led by Ellen LaPointe, Ebony Breaux-Liang, and Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez. “On
Bullhorn Names Chief Innovation and Labs Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer
Recruiting software provider Bullhorn recently appointed Jason Heilman as chief innovation and labs officer and Ryan Murphy as chief corporate development officer. As members of the executive leadership team, they will help drive the company’s next wave of growth and innovation. Mr. Heilman joined Bullhorn in 2020 when the company acquired Herefish, the automation platform he led
5 Ways to Evaluate a Job Offer in 2026
In today’s hiring market, the strongest job offer isn’t always the one with the biggest paycheck. Candidates who treat their next move as a base-salary math problem usually leave real money behind, according to a recent report from Lyneer Search Group, an executive talent acquisition firm specializing in finance and executive roles. The smarter approach, and the
McDermott + Bull Recruits Chief Technology Officer for JenaValve Technology
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has placed Edward Sarnowski as chief technology officer of JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA. The search was completed by partner Ken Dropiewski, and executive recruiter Michael Matranga. “Ed’s appointment marks an important step in the evolution of JenaValve as a company,” said John Kilcoyne, CEO of JenaValve. “With FDA approval now behind us and
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses for General Counsel Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for a general counsel based in Alexandria, VA. Reporting directly to the president and CEO, the general counsel serves as IDA’s chief legal officer and secretary of the Corporation, with responsibility spanning legal counsel and
Korn Ferry to Acquire AMS in $1.1 Billion Talent Solutions Deal
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has entered into a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire U.K.-headquartered AMS. The transaction will combine Korn Ferry’s expertise across search, talent & organizational solutions, and workforce solutions with AMS’s expertise in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), early careers and campus recruiting, contingent workforce solutions, consulting, and skills creation. The combination will
CarterBaldwin Assists Ideal Tridon Group with Chief Information Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has helped to recruit Shane Dacus as chief information officer of Ideal Tridon Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners and global provider of engineered clamps, brackets, fittings, and metal framing systems. Mr. Dacus brings more than 25 years of technology leadership across industrial, manufacturing, and PE-backed platforms, with a consistent record of elevating IT
Lindauer Recruits CEO for Penn State Alumni Association
Lindauer has placed Reggie Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association. He was selected after a nationwide search to succeed Paul Clifford, who departed Penn State in January 2025. The search was led by Lindauer executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Raegan Harvey in partnership with Penn State. “Lindauer
Why M&A Success Is Ultimately a Talent Challenge
In its latest market intelligence findings, The Role of HR in M&A: 5 Golden Rules for CHROs, Spencer Stuart argues that many transactions fail not because of flawed strategy, but because of shortcomings in leadership, culture, talent retention, and organizational execution. While financial and operational diligence often dominate deal planning, the firm’s research suggests that people-related
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading Chief Marketing Officer Search for the College of Charleston
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is currently seeking a chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing and communications for the College of Charleston. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jeremy Duff are leading the assignment. The College of Charleston seeks a strategic and innovative marketing executive to lead an integrated marketing and communications enterprise that
EMA Partners India Acquires Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Provider Taggd
Executive search and leadership recruitment platform EMA Partners India has acquired recruitment process outsourcing services provider Taggd in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 113 crore. The all-cash acquisition aims to create an integrated talent recruitment platform offering executive search, professional search and AI-powered recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions at scale. Taggd will continue to
NGS Global Expands in London
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades
Leadership Challenges Intensify as Organizations Confront AI, Talent, and Economic Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment where economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, AI adoption, and digital transformation are converging to reshape leadership priorities. Kestria’s second annual global leadership survey builds on the themes that emerged in last year’s research; highlighting how rapidly the leadership landscape continues to evolve. Based on responses from more than
Riviera Partners Acquires Lateral Labs
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Lateral Labs, a specialized recruiting firm serving top AI startups. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The acquisition comes as companies remain challenged to meet the demand of organizational AI readiness,” the firm said. “Adding Lateral Labs positions Riviera Partners
Marovi Assists Congruex with CFO Search
Working in partnership with Atlanta-GA-based Marovi, Congruex, a provider of digital infrastructure engineering and construction services, appointed Jim Stanley as CFO. He reports to Congruex’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Kevin O’Hara. The appointment comes amid strong and sustained growth at Congruex as it plans to continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds, including AI and data center
Brettschneider Executive Search Seeking Inaugural SVP of Advancement for Wilmington University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by Wilmington University (WilmU) to lead in its search for an inaugural senior vice president of advancement to lead the University’s next phase of philanthropic growth. Reporting to WilmU president LaVerne Harmon, the SVP will partner closely with the president, board and University leaders to advance the University’s strategic
August Leadership Expands in London
August Leadership has expanded with the addition of Honor Pollok as a partner in London. Ms. Pollok brings over 20 years of executive search and leadership experience. She has led numerous high-profile placements in chair, non-executive director, CEO and the full spectrum of C-suite roles. Her search expertise spans key commercial, financial, creative, human resource, functional,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Spotlight New Approach to Recruiter Training
As the executive search industry faces mounting pressure to improve performance and consistency, firms are increasingly reevaluating how recruiters are trained and developed. Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ talent intelligence advisory unit recently launched a new Recruiter Performance Training Program designed to bring greater structure, commercial rigor, and scalability to recruiter development in an industry long driven by
Building Team Alignment in an Era of Continuous Change
Ask any team to describe its top strategic priorities and you will often get as many answers as there are people in the room. The problem is not that the strategy hasn’t been communicated, according to recent report from AIIR Consulting. “The problem is that it was communicated into an environment that has since shifted
Isaacson, Miller Helps Recruit 28th President for Texas A&M
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Susan Ballabina as the 28th president of Texas A&M. Andy Lee and Julie Filizetti, led search with Raul Bernal and Luciano Zuniga, and Madeline Fitzpatrick. The members of the Board of Regents conducted a national search that produced a strong pool of candidates. Dr. Ballabina emerged through that process based on her experience, her understanding of
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Top 5 Executive Search Trends for 2024
As the landscape of executive search evolves into 2024, we stand at the precipice of a transformative era in leadership recruitment. This year is poised to redefine the norms and expectations of executive talent acquisition, shaped by a confluence of technological advancements, shifting work dynamics and a renewed emphasis on diversity and adaptability, according to
Coleman Lew Recruits CFO for General Parts International
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates has placed Richard P. McCook as executive vice president and chief financial officer for General Parts International, Inc., CARQUEST. Charles E. Lew, partner-managing director at Coleman Lew, headed the search. Mr. McCook previously served as a partner at Tatum LLC and as executive vice president and CFO at US
MRTed Forms Alliance with French Social Security
MrTed Ltd, a global leader in talent acquisition solutions, has formed a partnership with the French Social Security. The alliance will provide more than 600 Social Security offices with web-based recruitment and talent acquisition capability. “First and foremost, it is a privilege and an honor to serve the French government in such a substantial way,
Calibre One Acquires Leading Edge Partners
U.K.-based executive search firm Calibre One has acquired Silicon Valley-headquartered search firm Leading Edge Partners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move gives Calibre One a stronger footprint in the U.S. and provides a springboard for the firm into Asia. “Leading Edge Partners has long been a firm we have admired for the
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
