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Envision Consulting Retained by TreePeople for CEO Search
Pasadena, CA-based search firm Envision Consulting has been retained by TreePeople to lead in its search for a new CEO. The incoming CEO will strive to advance environmental resilience while upholding principles of environmental equity. With a robust annual budget of $22 million and a dedicated team of 180 staff members, this leadership role is pivotal in steering TreePeople’s transformative
BarkerGilmore Appoints Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has named Edward Nekritz as a strategic advisor and leadership development coach. “Ed is one of the most respected legal minds in the REIT and real estate investment communities,” said Bob Barker, managing partner of BarkerGilmore. “His strategic acumen, global experience, and proven leadership in
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Boyden to Acquire GreenSight Executive Search
Boyden has announced it will acquire GreenSight Executive Search, a retained search and consulting firm based in Atlanta. The acquisition strengthens Boyden’s presence, network and service in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition will see Boyden absorb GreenSight’s client portfolio and leadership team. Founding partners Trisha Hutchison and Daniel Kepler will join the Boyden Atlanta office as managing partners, bringing
AI Redefining Search — Without Replacing Human Judgment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping executive recruiting, speeding up how firms identify, evaluate, and engage leadership talent. As AI tools automate research and administrative work, search teams can move faster and surface stronger insights— changing what “best candidate” discovery looks like in practice. At the same time, demand is shifting toward leaders who can translate
How Leading Search Firms Are Turning AI Into Competitive Advantage
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a promising experiment to a core operating capability across the executive search profession. As firms face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accelerate search timelines, and deliver deeper market intelligence, many are reevaluating how technology can enhance both recruiter productivity and business performance. While adoption continues to accelerate, industry leaders
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent
Employment increased by 172,000 in May as the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.3 million, changed little in May. Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and healthcare. Employment in financial activities declined. “This is a labor
CarterBaldwin Recruits President and CEO for Kansas Fiber Network
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Danny Pate as the new president and CEO of Kansas Fiber Network (KFN). Partner Chris Guiney and search consultant Ted Wieber led the assignment. “We are pleased to bring Danny on board,” said Mark Gailey, chairman of KFN’s board of directors. “The board ran a diligent search to
The Broward County Aviation Department Retains ADK Consulting & Executive Search to Recruit Aviation CFO
The Broward County Aviation Department recently retained ADK Consulting & Executive Search to lead in its search for an aviation CFO for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (NPA). The assignment is being led by Theresia Schatz and Kim Kenville. The new aviation CFO will oversee the financial and business aspects of FLL and HWO.
How Private Equity Firms Are Modernizing Talent Strategy Through Technology
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on leadership as a driver of investment performance, talent functions are becoming increasingly embedded in the dealmaking process. What was once viewed primarily as a recruiting and portfolio support function is evolving into a strategic capability that informs executive assessment, succession planning, and value creation across the investment
Crist|Kolder Associates Recruits CFO for Booz Allen
Crist|Kolder Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Troy Lahr as executive vice president and CFO of Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA. “Troy’s deep and differentiated experience helps position Booz Allen for accelerated growth and bold transformation,” said Horacio Rozanski, chairman and CEO. “His success driving performance across large portfolios and leading through change will be a
The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff
Jackson Lucas Acquires Affinity HR Advisory Group
New York City-based Jackson Lucas has acquired Affinity HR Advisory Group, led by veteran HR executive Gayle Feinstein. “When we look at the growing firms we partner with, we constantly see founders and COOs getting pulled into the weeds of sensitive employee issues when they should be focusing on scaling their business,” said Anthony Fanzo, founding partner, Jackson Lucas. “Bringing
Heidrick & Struggles Launches AI-Enhanced Leadership Assessment Platform
Heidrick & Struggles recently launched Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform. “Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re
The Tolan Group Fills Senior Sales Position for FairCode
The Tolan Group (TTG) has recruited Ryan Canavan as vice president of sales at FairCode. This appointment reflects FairCode’s continued investment in scalable growth and innovation as the organization expands its revenue integrity and compliance solutions across the healthcare market. In his position, Mr. Canavan will lead FairCode’s national sales strategy, focusing on enterprise growth, strategic
Rosenzweig & Company Recruits President for PetSmart Canada
Executive search firm Rosenzweig & Company recently placed Pamela O’Rourke as president of PetSmart Canada and chair of the board of PetSmart Charities of Canada. Rose Perri, partner at Rosenzweig & Company, led the search. “Pamela’s experience leading large-scale operations and driving customer-focused strategies stood out,” said Katherine Sanford, senior director of talent acquisition at PetSmart. “Rosenzweig & Company brought tremendous thoughtfulness,
Funk Associates Assists Clemson University with the Recruitment of 16th President
Following a national search, Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Kevin Guskiewicz as the 16th president of Clemson University. “The search committee was overwhelmed with the robust and highly qualified candidates who expressed interest in leading our great University,” said search committee chair Cheri Phyfer. “Dr. Guskiewicz rose to the top of a remarkable
A Midyear Opportunity to Reinforce Leadership and Talent
With June now underway, the midpoint of the year offers a natural opportunity for leaders to evaluate progress and prepare for the months ahead. As priorities shift and organizations look toward second-half objectives, now is an ideal time to focus on the people, structure, and leadership capabilities that will drive future performance. A deliberate investment
Buffkin / Baker Expands Consumer Practice
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has expanded with the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in its consumer practice area. “We are delighted that Kevin has joined Buffkin / Baker and our consumer practice,” said David Alexander, partner, and consumer practice leader. “He brings a wealth of executive recruiting experience to our firm and
Speed vs. Certainty: How Leading Search Firms Deliver Fast Shortlists Without Increasing Risk
Executive search firms are under increasing pressure to deliver qualified leadership candidates faster without compromising diligence or decision quality. As hiring timelines compress and stakeholder scrutiny intensifies, many firms are turning to AI-driven intelligence tools to identify potential risks, validate candidate fit, and strengthen shortlists earlier in the search process. Balancing speed with certainty requires
Spencer Stuart Recruits Ninth Leader for Brunswick School
Spencer Stuart has assisted in the recruitment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Mary Gorman, a partner in the firm’s education and social impact practice, and consultant Michele Haertel, led the assignment. Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the
How PE-Backed Businesses are Redefining the Interim CFO Role
Interim CFOs are increasingly central to the performance and stability of private equity-backed businesses. As deal cycles extend and operating conditions tighten, they are deployed not only for financial stewardship but also as value creation partners across the investment lifecycle. “Today’s interim CFOs are increasingly deployed as execution-focused operators responsible for stabilizing performance, improving financial
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Recruiting Stories of 2023
For the recruiting industry, 2023 was a mixed bag. Recruiters continued to look for new ways to provide value to clients, AI remained a hot topic, and market consolidation led by investors continued to impact the industry. While fears of a recession, talent shortages, and candidate-driven market have been challenges for search consultants. Meanwhile, finding
Tatum Adds to Chicago Office
Tatum LLC has added James Dimitriou as managing partner of the Chicago office. He will be responsible for developing, expanding and managing Tatum's Chicago practice. Prior to joining Tatum, Mr. Dimitriou was the executive vice president of nGenera Corporation where he managed sales of more than $70m in sales across the four major business units
Prince Houston Taps CEO for Janus Capital Group
New York-based executive search firm The Prince Houston Group has placed Richard M. Weil as chief executive officer at The Janus Capital Group Inc. Mr. Weil previously spent 13 years with PIMCO where he most recently served as their global head of PIMCO Advisory, a member of the executive committee, and member of the board
DHR Names New EVP
Executive search firm DHR International has named John V. Jazylo as executive vice president where he will split his time between the firm’s New York and Newark offices. Prior to joining DHR, Mr. Jazylo served as president, managing director and founder of JVJ Associates, a management wellness practice specializing in organizational performance (team assessment and
Korn Ferry Adds to North America Real Estate Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Anthony J. LoPinto as head of its North America real estate practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry’s New York office. Mr. LoPinto joins Korn/Ferry from Equinox Partners, a boutique real estate executive search firm, where he served as founder and CEO and oversaw offices in New York, Washington D.C., San
Saba Posts Revenue Gain
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $27.5 million for the second quarter year 2010, up 6.4 percent from revenues of $25.8 million a year ago. The company earned $1 million, or seven cents per share, compared to a loss of $355,000, or one cent per share, in the
Despite Weak Labor Market, Workers Still Plan to Job Change
Recent improvements in the economy may have some workers preparing to move to a new job in the new year, with nearly one-in-five workers (19 percent) reporting they plan to leave their current job in 2010 to find a new one. Nine percent said they plan to leave in 2011. This is according to CareerBuilder’s
Preston | Reffett Adds Director to Open San Antonio Office
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added John Hughes, formerly the founder of Hughes / Valdez Executive Search as a managing director. Mr. Hughes will establish a new office based in San Antonio. Prior to establishing his own executive recruitment firm, Mr. Hughes held recruiting leadership roles in food retail, specialty retail, distribution, manufacturing, club retail,
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places General Counsel at Marina Bay Sands
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Faris Alsagoff as Asia general counsel of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The search was led by Caroline Lim, leader of MLA’s in-house practice in Asia. “Marina Bay Sands was looking for someone with experience working with the Singapore government who would fit into the Sands
HR Outsourcing Association Adds to Global Board
Recruiting company Spherion Corporation has announced that Rebecca Callahan, president of the company's SourceRight Solutions division, has been elected to the Human Resources Outsourcing Association's (HROA) global board of trustees. In this new role, Ms. Callahan joins an exclusive group of internationally recognized HR and HRO leaders representing the talent acquisition community. Together with the
Monster Employment Index Dips in December
The Monster Employment Index, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, edged down four points in December, amid a relatively mild seasonal fall in online recruitment activity. On a year-over-year basis, the Index is now down 12 percent, the mildest
Interview: Recruiting CEO Tim Sheffield Discusses Investing for the Future and Leveraging a Global Brand
Tim Sheffield is founder and chief executive of executive search firm Sheffield Haworth Group. He began his career on the London, Chicago and Sydney Exchanges selling and trading Exchange Traded Derivatives. Since 1993, Mr. Sheffield has been responsible for the management and strategic development of the Sheffield Haworth Group, creating the leading specialist international executive
AESC Names Americas Council Board Member
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has selected Kenneth D. Carrick Jr., partner and managing director of Coleman Lew & Associates, as an Americas council board member for a three-year term. “Coleman Lew & Associates is a long-time member of the AESC,” said Mr. Carrick. “I am pleased to serve on the Americas council
America’s Job Exchange Partners with Igenti
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Igenti, an applicant tracking system provider that specializes in system applications related to hiring and marketing. The partnership will enable Igenti clients to purchase America's Job Exchange (AJE) services directly through their Igenti account managers. “We are thrilled to
JDG Associates Taps New Director for CIAP
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Dennis Hart as the new executive director of the Construction Industry Advancement Program. Mr. Hart comes to CIAP from the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust where he has been the executive director since 2003. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment needs
eQuest Achieves Oracle Validated Integration
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has achieved Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle E-Business suite 12.1 and Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise 9.0. Now, Oracle users, for either solution, can post, edit, and delete jobs at virtually any job board in the world without leaving their Oracle application. “We are extremely proud
ZRG Partners Opens Office in Frankfurt
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has opened a new office in Frankfurt, Germany, headed by Stephan Breitfeld. Mr. Breitfeld brings 13 years of retained search experience to ZRG, formerly serving as a managing director with Stanton Chase International. “Based on client demand and receptivity of the firm's
PeopleClick Acquired in $100 Million Deal
Bedford Funding, a private equity firm with $800 million in available capital specializing in investments in the software and IT sector, has announced its $100 million acquisition of Peopleclick, Inc., a provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions. Peopleclick will join with Authoria, an existing Bedford Funding portfolio company and provider of
Former FiveTen Recruiter Establishes Andersen Partnership
Niall Hamill, the former chief operating officer of FiveTen Asia Pacific, has acquired Stirling Andersen, an insurance-focused recruiter based in Sydney. The firm will join the newly assembled Andersen Partnership, which will specialize in the insurance, banking, accounting and technology markets. Stirling Andersen was founded by Beth Osmont, who serves as managing director, in July
Korn Ferry Acquires SENSA Solutions
Korn/Ferry International has acquired McLean, VA-based SENSA Solutions, a management consulting firm known for its leadership and organizational development solutions utilized by U.S. federal agencies. Korn/Ferry anticipates that the acquisition of SENSA will be accretive to earnings within the first 12 to 18 months of ownership. Founded in 1996, SENSA is recognized for its U.S.
Search Firms Anticipating 19 Percent Jump in Assignments
ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index increased in December as the outlook for the executive employment market and the recruiting industry continued to brighten amid signs the economy is rebounding. Executive recruiting firms now expect a 19 percent increase in management search assignments from corporate clients, the highest since early 2008, and are adding staff in anticipation
TillmanCarlson Places CIO at Carter’s
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Janet Sherlock as vice president and chief information officer at Carter's, Inc. Ms. Sherlock joins Carter's from AMR Research, Inc. where she served as research director, retail. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Carter's is a provider of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. TillmanCarlson is
Career Partners Joint Ventures with JSTN
Career Partners International (CPI), a partnership of career transition and coaching firms, has announced a joint venture with Job Search Television Network (JSTN). As part of the venture, CPI will provide viewers with advice on a range of career management topics such as setting career direction, developing a compelling resume, networking and interviewing. In addition,
Salary.com Launches New Employee Development
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has expanded employee development and career planning capabilities that are now included in the latest release of its TalentManager Suite. TalentManager is an integrated suite of on-demand performance management, compensation planning and succession planning tools. With TalentManager's expanded development and career planning capabilities,
Manpower Selected by Austrialian Defense Force
Manpower Inc. has announced that the Australian Defense Force (ADF) selected Manpower to lead its outcome-based recruiting services program. Delivering the largest and most complex Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) program in the world, Manpower will manage ADF's complete recruitment-process life cycle as a seamless extension of the company's human resources department. “We take very seriously
Employers Expect Uptick in Hiring in the New Year
The encouraging news regarding the economy may be easing hiring fears, as employers signal an increase in their plans to hire in the new year, according to CareerBuilder’s 2010 Job Forecast. While employers continue to closely monitor the progress of recovery for the U.S. economy, they are beginning to consider hiring strategies designed to preserve
Global Instability Keeping Execs From Career Moves
Businesses worldwide are having trouble acquiring top-level talent yet a recent survey of its global members by IMD International Search Group, an international search firm, found that concerns over market instability are making executives think twice before considering career changes. A majority of those survey respondents indicated difficulty in acquiring top-level talent despite rising unemployment.
InterSearch Adds Consultants in Denmark
InterSearch Worldwide’s Denmark partner, Hedegaard InterSearch, has added Frank Henriksen and Per Munch as consultants. After 25 years in managerial positions in large Danish and international companies, Mr. Henriksen has obtained significant business experience and a large network within top management in the Danish business community. He also has experience in management consulting, strategy, organizational
DHR Adds to Healthcare Practice Group
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has added Skip Fiordalis as a member of its healthcare practice group. Mr. Fiordalis was previously founder and principal of Fiordalis Associates headquartered in Orlando for over 20 years. The firm, established in 1987, conducted exclusive retainer searches nationwide for healthcare C-suite executives, deans of medical schools, physician chiefs
Accenture Posts 11 Percent Q1 Revenue Drop
Accenture/(NYSE:CAN) has posted first quarter of fiscal 2010 net revenues of $5.38 billion, compared with $6.02 billion last year, a decrease of 11 percent in U.S. dollars and 12 percent in local currency from the same period last year and within the company’s guided range. Net income for the quarter was $525 million, compared with
AIMS International Adds Mode HR as Member Firm in Australia
AIMS International has added Mode HR as a member firm in Australia. “The decision to join AIMS International was as much for Mode’s Australian clients as it was for Mode HR,” said Kevin Wallis, CEO of Mode HR. “Being part of a global practice allows us to connect our local clients to our international peers.
Omega Resource Group Names Head of Executive Search
Omega Resource Group PLC has added Steven Fulwell as head of executive search. Mr. Fulwell brings a wealth of executive search and consultancy experience to the group, previously spending eight years at specialist executive search firm Hill McGlynn. “Steve has already proved his worth to us in the short time since he arrived,” said Alan
