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Riviera Partners Acquires Board and Technology (BaT)
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has acquired Board and Technology (BaT). The firm’s founder Olof Pripp has joined Riviera as a partner. Board and Technology will continue to operate under its name, co-branded as “Board and Technology – Powered by Riviera Partners.” Financial terms of
ZRG Recruits CEO for ALIGN Precision
Global talent advisory firm ZRG has recently placed Eric Ellis as CEO at ALIGN Precision in Tempe, AZ. Samantha Foster, managing director, and Carolina Siekierski, associate, led the assignment. The leadership appointment positions ALIGN Precision to capitalize on the increasing demand for its capabilities, strengthen and expand customer partnerships, and realize its long-term growth ambitions. “We
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.
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
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?
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
TRANSEARCH International Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
TRANSEARCH International has expanded in Singapore with the addition of The Executive Collective Asia as its newest member firm. Led by managing partner Angela Roche, the addition further strengths the organization’s executive search and leadership consulting capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “Singapore is strategically important to TRANSEARCH not only within Asia-Pacific, but to our global business,”
Beyond the Single AI Path: You Can Have It All
Executive search firms are moving beyond early experimentation with artificial intelligence and focusing more closely on how the technology can support different roles, workflows, and levels of adoption across their organizations. Rather than forcing every user into the same model, firms are increasingly looking for flexible approaches that can improve efficiency while preserving the judgment
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
10 Benefits of Using an Executive Search Firm
Are you tired of sifting through endless resumes, conducting unproductive interviews, and still struggling to find the perfect addition to your team? Time wasted on recruitment can feel like a never-ending drain on productivity, leaving you longing for those hours back to focus on what truly matters – building exceptional teams, according to a recent
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
Russell Reynold Associates Launches New Website
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has launched its new corporate website, organized around the firm's subject matter experts and service offerings. New features include a “Leadership Issues” section where executives can find information on the top issues facing senior leaders today, including board composition and evaluation, CEO succession planning, leadership challenges
