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The Secret Ingredient for Transformational Leadership in a PE backed Environment
Private equity firms are under more pressure than ever to deliver returns in an increasingly crowded and high-stakes market. Amid this intensity, leadership quality has emerged as a critical lever for driving growth, mitigating risk, and maximizing value creation. In today’s competitive private equity landscape, where achieving a return on investment is challenging and the
Myers McRae Assists Bethune-Cookman University with President Search
Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has helped to recruit Albert Mosley as the eighth president of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU). Jennifer Barfield, executive vice president, led the assignment. After an intensive, carefully vetted process that garnered 135 applications from across the country, Bethune-Cookman University’s presidential search committee identified a select group of top candidates. Ultimately,
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Pitchbook Market Data Points To Uptick In M&A Deal Activity
At the two-year anniversary of an all-time peak reached in 2021, the global M&A market turned in its second weakest year in exactly a decade. With total deal value sitting right around the $3 trillion mark, 2023 closed with a 15.8 percent decrease from 2022. However, according to Pitchbook’s latest Annual Global M&A Report, 2024 may be
NorthGateArinso to Acquire HR Management Division of Convergys
NorthgateArinso, a human resources software and services provider, will acquire the HR management division of Convergys. The transaction is worth approximately $85 million in cash at closing and $15 million in cash over three years. It involves NorthgateArinso acquiring the assets, including the global HR service delivery network and entire customer portfolio, of Convergys' HR
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP Sales for Varicent Software
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed David Firth as vice president of North American sales at Varicent Software. Mr. Firth was previously the group director North America strategic accounts at Cadence Design Systems, where he was responsible for a senior sales team selling semiconductor
eQuest Adds Section 508 Compliance to its Job Delivery Software
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has added support to its posting user interface to comply with Section 508, making job posting available and accessible to people with disabilities. Under the Rehabilitation Act in 1998, Congress required federal agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities. eQuest is
Interview: Weathering the Downturn in Europe – A Perspective From Paris (Part 2)
Alain Tanugi has over 30 years experience in executive search. Prior to co-founding TRANSEARCH in 1982, he was the managing director of a well-known French recruiting firm that he founded in 1975. Previously, he was managing director of a Paris-based firm dealing with career counselling, outplacement & training. For the last 20 years, Mr. Tanugi
PeopleClick Authoria Releases Healthcare TalentForce
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has introduced its Healthcare TalentForce offering. “While we have always offered highly relevant and differentiated talent management solutions to hospitals and the broader market, following the combination of Peopleclick and Authoria in January, we focused immediately on identifying and selecting the most impactful pre
Constituent Survey Benchmarks Recruiters Performance
The Constituent Survey developed by Canaan Ridge, the professional development affiliate of RLBenson & Associates, is now available as a separate service to search consultants worldwide. The Constituent Survey combines advanced information-gathering techniques with a uniquely encompassing reach, allowing search professionals to gain a complete picture of how they are perceived across the full spectrum
SoftScape Expands Global Sales Operations
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has appointed Joseph Gruttadauria as executive vice president of global sales and Thomas Vitkofsky as vice president of North America sales to further expand global sales operations. Mr. Gruttadauria brings nearly 30 years of software experience holding leadership roles in both sales and services throughout his career.
Grafton Banks Finance Names Director
U.K.-based recruiting specialists Grafton Banks Finance has named Alex Gregory as a director. Mr. Gregory was formerly with Badenoch & Clark for seven years where he set up the permanent finance division for Surrey and Sussex. “At a time when the recruitment industry is struggling, Grafton Banks Finance is going from strength to strength,” said
Harvey Nash Chosen by U.K. Government for Recruiting Services
Harvey Nash Group has been awarded a framework agreement by the U.K. Government's national procurement partner for public services, Buying Solutions, to deliver recruitment services to public sector organizations throughout the U.K. In the three year commitment, Harvey Nash will work with a wide variety of government departments and other public bodies to provide recruitment
SpenglerFox Opens Germany
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has named Jens Friedrich as country director of its new office in Frankfurt, Germany. Mr. Friedrich previously served a director at Badenoch & Clark, an international specialist recruitment company operating in the U.K., The Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg. Prior to that, he was a country manager at Antal International. SpenglerFox is
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Partners with Lawson
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions, a global HR and payroll software and services business, has partnered with Lawson Software, a provider of talent management and enterprise software solutions. Through this strategic relationship, Lawson and Patersons will pursue joint opportunities to deploy its solutions. Lawson will continue to provide North American payroll management directly to its
Odgers Berndtson Selected by Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been retained by the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee to fill various senior-level positions. Rio de Janeiro was recently selected to host the 2016 summer games. Brazil's economy is now the tenth largest in the world – and predicted to be fifth by 2016. Odgers Berndtson provides executive
Online Job Demand Dips in February
Online advertised vacancies slipped 66,900 to 3,957,000 in February, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The February dip follows a large increase of almost 750,000 in the previous three-month period. Recent declines in the number of unemployed (labor supply) coupled with the rise in the number of advertised vacancies (labor
Robert Lindsay Associates Opens LA Office
Robert Lindsay Associates, a specialist media search firm based in London, has announced the opening of its new office in Beverly Hills. "We have always stated our desire to be a leading executive and non executive recruiter in the broadcast and entertainment sector and this could not be possible without the addition of an office
hrQ Adds Former Lee Hecht Harrison HR Recruiter
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has added Liz Sherman as managing director of its Denver office. Ms. Sherman joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since 2005. “Liz is a well established
JBK Associates to Lead Search for National Institute of Health
Executive search firm JBK Associates has been selected by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead in its search for a new executive director. NIH’s mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life
CareerBoard.com Launches 35 Locally Focused Job Boards
CareerBoard.com has announced the addition of 35 locally focused job boards to its existing 12 board network. Employers and job seekers in 47 major U.S. cities now have an online resource to connect with one another. New job boards launched include Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Los Angeles. “We have been
CTPartners Expands Industrial Practice
CTPartners has added Toby Lapage-Norris and Deborah Whitehouse as partners to its industrial practice in London. Both will work across the industrial and commercial sectors with publicly listed and private equity owned companies. Their focus will be on recruiting for board, senior executive and functional leader roles. Most recently, Mr. Lapage-Norris was group head of
HVS Executive Search Adds Former Korn Ferry Recruiter
HVS Executive Search has named Andrew Hazelton as vice president in its New York office. Mr. Hazelton has worked on executive search assignments for several industries including healthcare, technology, finance, hospitality, and real estate. He joins the firm after serving six years with Korn/Ferry International where he was responsible for completing a number of C-suite
Ferguson Partners Taps New CEO for CoreNet Global
Executive search firm Ferguson Partners has placed Angela Cain as chief executive officer of CoreNet Global. Ms. Cain is currently CEO of the Mississippi Association of REALTORS (MAR). With 6,500 individual members based in more than 50 local and regional chapters worldwide, CoreNet Global is a professional association that brings together all facets of the
StepStone Solutions Selected by Royal DSM
StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has been selected by Netherlands-based life sciences and materials sciences company Royal DSM N.V. for its e-recruitment solution to automate and optimize recruitment processes on a global basis. Over the next four months StepStone Solutions' performance management, career & succession planning and 360-degree feedback modules
JCSI Unveils Onsite Contract Recruiter Services
JCSI Corporate Staffing has announced the launch of a new division dedicated to providing companies with on-site contract recruiting professionals. This new service, called JCSI OnSite, provides companies with an experienced recruiter to work at their location and manage the entire hiring process. The recruiter is supported with a team of back-office research specialists who
AIMS International Names EMEA Regional Head
Stephen Strittmatter, an AIMS International senior consultant based in Neuss, Germany, has been elected to serve as the organization’s EMEA regional head of their pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life science practice team. AIMS International has formalized seven practice teams to better service global clients in the fields of automotive; energy; financial services; fmcg, retail & luxury
Korn Ferry Adds New Practice Leader
Korn/Ferry International has added Dave Rossi to its global industrial market practice as a senior client partner and practice leader for North American forest products, paper and packaging. He will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. Rossi’s area of focus also includes the firm’s basic materials sector, which is comprised of forest products,
Martin Partners Places Sales Exec at GlobalView Software
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Christopher R. Moore as senior vice president of sales and marketing to GlobalView Software, Inc, an industry leader in energy data management solutions. Mr. Moore previously served as vice president of worldwide sales at KACE Networks, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
HR Transformation Continues to Mature
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has released a joint research report commissioned by ADP and the Human Resources Outsourcing Association (HROA) demonstrating that HR transformation movement is maturing and proving its merit over time, reaching deeper into mid-market and smaller companies. The report indicates that over 80 percent of respondents
Interview: Weathering the Downturn in Europe – A Perspective From Paris (Part 1)
Alain Tanugi has over 30 years experience in executive search. Prior to co-founding TRANSEARCH in 1982, he was the managing director of a well-known French recruiting firm that he founded in 1975. Previously, he was managing director of a Paris-based firm dealing with career counselling, outplacement & training. For the last 20 years, Mr. Tanugi
Bao & Partners/Signium International Adds Partner
Bao & Partners/Signium International has named Pablo Del Amo Serrano as a partner heading the firm’s industry, energy & natural resources practice. Mr. Del Amo Serrano, who will be based in Madrid, has more than 30 years of experience in both technical and management positions in the natural resources and energy sectors in Latin America,
Nevada International Stock Exchange Becomes SearchPath HCS
Nevada International Stock Exchange, Inc. has announced that it has officially changed its name to SearchPath HCS, Inc. to reflect the company's focus, which is to become a leader in talent search and recruiting services for executives and other professionals. The company will continue to operate SearchPath International, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. “We
CDI Corp. Posts 21 Percent Revenue Decline
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $217.2 million, a decrease of 14.4 percent from revenues of $253.6 million a year ago. During the quarter, the company reported a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.19
Spencer Stuart to Lead CFO Search for ShopNBC
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by ShopNBC to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Current senior vice president and CFO, Frank P. Elsenbast, has resigned as of February 22, 2010. ShopNBC is a multichannel electronic retailer operating with a premium lifestyle brand. Founded in 1956 and privately owned,
