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Hiring Interim CEOs for PE Portfolio Companies
Private equity firms are increasingly relying on interim CEOs to drive transformation within their portfolio companies. As interim leadership becomes a mainstream solution, the critical question evolves: how can firms deploy it to achieve transformative outcomes? In 2025’s challenging market environment, where value creation depends on operational excellence rather than financial engineering, interim CEOs have become
Waterstone Human Capital Acquires Hire Integrated; Appoints Managing Director and President of Waterstone USA
Culture-driven executive search and leadership advisory firm Waterstone Human Capital has acquired Hire Integrated, a U.S.-based professional recruitment firm. As part of this strategic growth, Emily Rushton has been appointed managing director and president of Waterstone USA. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, she will lead Waterstone’s U.S. operations and oversee the integration of Hire
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.
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
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?
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
The Critical Role of Interim Executives
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, companies often face unexpected challenges that demand swift and effective solutions. One such solution gaining prominence is interim management, according to a recent report from SpenglerFox. The global search firm delves into the pivotal role that interim management plays in times of crisis in transforming businesses, especially
Nosal Taps GM for Staffing Firm STAFFING FIRM
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Lauren E. Steel as vice president and general manager for CORESTAFF Services’ Western region. Ms. Steel was most recently a business development executive with WorkforceLogic (Nelson Staffing) in Sonoma and Pleasanton, CA, where she was responsible for VMS (Vendor Management System) solutions. Prior to that, she
Workday HR Selected by Sun Life Financial
Workday, Inc. has announced that it has been selected by Sun Life Financial to replace multiple legacy solutions with one global human resources system of record. “At Sun Life Financial our people are key to our success. Implementing a global human resources management system will strengthen how we manage and develop our talent,” said Louise
Taleo Retains New Marketing Exec
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has hired Shail Khiyara as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Mr. Khiyara has demonstrated success in sales and marketing, strategy and corporate development across domestic and international SaaS markets. “Taleo is at an inflection point in our company's history in terms of market leadership,
Andcor Companies Taps New CEO for Phraxis
Andcor Companies, Inc. has placed Michael J. Kallock as chairman and chief executive officer of Phraxis Inc. Dr. Kallok has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry and most recently has been Cardiovascular Systems Inc.'s chief scientific officer. Phraxis is an early stage medical device company engaged in advancing vascular access
Job Market Showing Gradual Improvement
For the third consecutive quarter, more employers are projecting they will increase headcount in the next three months while fewer employers are expecting staff cuts, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2009 Job Forecast. Activity on CareerBuilder's site also shows evidence that employers are ready to initiate growth strategies once again. Twenty-three percent of
B. E. Smith to Provide Interim Search Services to UHC
The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) has formed an agreement with B. E. Smith for interim management and executive search services. B. E. Smith is a full-service healthcare leadership solutions firm and a provider of interim leadership, permanent executive placements, and consulting solutions. “UHC is pleased to offer these important services from a highly experienced and
Lonergan Partners Places SVP Sales at Lantiq Deutschland
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Michael J. Thompson as senior vice president of sales at Lantiq Deutschland GmbH. The search was led by Ben Anderson. Most recently, Mr. Thompson led worldwide sales for the Handheld Business Unit at AMD. Prior to that, he was VP Americas sales for NemeriX. “Working with Lonergan Partners
Futurestep Appoints New CEO
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Byrne Mulrooney as chief executive officer. He will report to Korn/Ferry International CEO Gary Burnison and serve on the firm's global operating committee. During his almost 20 years at EDS and IBM, Mr. Mulrooney held executive positions in client services, sales, marketing and
Marsh & McLennan and Heidrick Launch Diversity Program
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) and Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International have named six minority-, LGBT- or women-owned search firms to their "Inclusion Network," a new diversity recruiting initiative the two firms announced last spring. Designed to attract a broader and more diverse talent pool to MMC the Inclusion Network program
J. Rovert Scott Adds Search Professionals in Asia
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added new executive search professionals to its Hong Kong office. The firm named David Hui, a 10-year veteran of the executive recruiting industry, as managing director and head of its Asia Pacific region, which already includes operations in Singapore. Additionally, Ivy Ng was appointed managing director, Mark Gaffney
RedGrave Group Names Non-Executive Director
London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Group has elected John Hunter as a non-executive director. Previously, Mr. Hunter worked with Brian Hamill, founding partner of Redgrave, at Imprint, where as served as group COO and later as Asia Pacific CEO. “I worked closely with John for six years, so am delighted to have him on board
ADP Solution to Include Talent Management Capabilities
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has announced the enhancement of ADP Workforce Now to include talent management capabilities designed to enable mid-sized organizations to find, grow and retain talent. ADP Workforce Now is a single-source, integrated solution that offers HR, benefits administration, payroll, time and attendance and talent management functionality
Online Job Demand Unchanged in March
Online advertised vacancies slipped 29,600 to 3,927,000 in March, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Following three months of large increases, totaling about 750,000 advertised vacancies, February and March have shown a small combined decline of 97,000. In February, the latest month of unemployment numbers, there were 10.9 million, or
AIMS International Adds New Member Firm in Ukraine
AIMS International has added EBS as a member firm in Ukraine. “Joining AIMS International was as much of a decision for EBS as for our clients” said Helen Volska, founding partner and director at EBS. Ms. Volska said that EBS took this opportunity to participate in an international knowledge and skills exchange, which will help
Harvey Nash USA Opens New Houston Office
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, opened a new office in Houston's Energy Corridor to support its global energy and infrastructure clients. The office is Harvey Nash's ninth office in the U.S. The company also announced that Tim Hartley accepted a promotion to director of
Stepstone ASA to Sell Stepstone Solutions to HGCapital
StepStone ASA, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has signed an agreement to sell its StepStone Solutions talent management software division to European sector focused private equity investor HgCapital for a purchase price of EUR110 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April 2010, subject to usual closing conditions.
Tatum Releases Veloci-T Solutions for the C-Suite
Tatum LLC has launched VELOCI-T Solutions for the C-suite. Tatum developed these solutions to address the unique needs of top management teams, based on insight from the firm's 500+ C-level officers. “Today's management teams are operating highly complex organizations in the highest risk marketplace in our history. They are seeking new ways to quickly achieve
Rebound in Hiring Underway Reports New Study
The 2010 CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to 90.4 in March, climbing 7.1 points since February. It was the second month in a row that the Index showed headway in reducing unemployment. March 2010 hiring levels were more than double what they were a year ago (90.4 vs. 44.1). “It
Sucherman Consulting Adds Former NBC Sports Executive
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Michael Diegnan as search consultant. Mr. Diegnan joins the firm after spending more than 15 years in television and digital media in the sports industry. “We are pleased that Michael has joined us. Michael’s proven success
Simply Hired Creates New Site for Localized Job Search in Austria
Job search engine Simply Hired has launched a new localized destination website for Austria (www.simplyhired.at). With more than 60,000 available local job listings, Simply Hired's presence in Austria will directly benefit job seekers and bring new opportunities to local recruiters, employers and web publishers. The new site launches with a range of social job search
DHR Expands Chicago Office
Executive search firm DHR International appointed Peter Gomez as executive vice president and Susan Medina as executive vice president and diversity practice group leader. Both will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Throughout his search career, Mr. Gomez has conducted executive search assignments across multiple industries. His client base has included Fortune 500 and
Dowd Associates Completes Search for Mylan
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited John Miraglia as assistant treasurer for Mylan Inc. Mr. Miraglia is the formerly served as director of treasury at Pfizer. Mylan is a global manufacturer of generic prescription drugs, the company’s customers include wholesalers, distributors, retail drugstore chains, and government agencies. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes
Bullhorn Marketplace Launches Internet Destination
Bullhorn, a global provider of on-demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has launched Bullhorn Marketplace, the staffing and recruiting destination for software applications and services that extend the Bullhorn Platform. The Marketplace provides best-of-breed solutions that are integrated with Bullhorn and gives Bullhorn customers the ability to leverage the appropriate technology for their unique
The Buffkin Group Completes Search for HMS
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Todd Redmon as vice president of customer service at Healthcare Management Systems (HMS). Mr. Redmon was previously senior call center manager at Dell. HMS is a healthcare information systems company specializing in the development and support of integrated financial and clinical systems to multi-facility organizations, and community
Sheffield Haworth Expands Hedge Fund Practice
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Matt Jabinsky as director and Arun Jolly as senior consultant to lead its coverage of hedge funds in the U.S. Mr. Jabinsky and Mr. Jolly both join Sheffield Haworth in New York from Broadreach Group where they spent over three years establishing a hedge fund franchise with
ChampionScott Partners Recruits SVP of HR for Rosetta Stone
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Michaela Oliver as senior vice president of human resources at Rosetta Stone. Ms. Oliver joins Rosetta Stone from AOL where she was SVP of HR – Global HR Design & Solutions Center. Her staff of 50 human resource professionals served an internal client base of 7,500 employees in
Wanted Technologies Launches Job Listing App
WANTED Technologies has launched the Job Listing App, the latest addition to 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 Job Listing App is an application available on our WANTED Analytics Apps platform
Athene Interims Formed to Place Interim Execs
Athene Communications has teamed up with Russam GMS, a provider of interim management services, to launch Athene Interims, specializing in the interim placement of marketing and communications professionals. The new company was created by founding partners Richard Astle of Athene Communications and Jason Atkinson of Russam GMS. Mr. Astle was previously corporate affairs director for
Sanford Rose-Charleston Adds Partner
Sanford Rose Associates in Charleston has named Bonnie R. Siegel as associate partner, leading the CIO and clinical IT practice. Ms. Siegel will work with provider organizations including hospitals, integrated delivery systems, managed care organizations and multi-specialty medical groups on executive-level information technology searches. Ms. Siegel brings 30 years of related experience in her prior
DavenportMajor Places CFO at Zogenix
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Ann Rhoads as chief financial officer of Zogenix. Ms. Rhoads was previously senior vice president and CFO of Premier, Inc., a $600 million dollar healthcare service company. Zogenix, with offices in Emeryville and San Diego, is a privately held pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines to
Caltius Equity Partners Acquires Interest in Diversified Human Resources
Caltius Equity Partners, in partnership with Kevin Mencarelli, former CEO of the West Coast division of USI Insurance Services, has acquired a controlling interest in Diversified Human Resources, Inc ("DHR"). Founded in 1996, DHR is an outsourced human resource company that provides human resource and insurance brokerage services, payroll processing, and temporary staffing solutions for
