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Post-Merger Integration Leadership: Hiring the Right Executives to Capture Deal Value
Private equity firms spend billions on acquisitions each year, yet Harvard Business Review research shows that 70-90 percent of mergers fail to achieve their projected value, with the breakdown occurring primarily during post-merger integration. For lower middle market PE firms executing buy-and-build strategies, this failure rate represents millions in unrealized returns, according to a recent report
The Moran Company Seeking CEO for the American Counseling Association
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has been selected by the American Counseling Association (ACA) to lead in its search for a new CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The organization seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled chief executive officer to work collaboratively with the governing
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.
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
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?
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
How Recruiters Facilitate Founder-PE Firm Agreements When Sourcing New Talent
In the high-stakes world of private equity acquisitions, aligning the strategic visions of PE firms and the founders of the companies they acquire is pivotal for achieving aggressive growth targets and operational excellence. However, this alignment often encounters its first significant hurdle regarding talent acquisition—a critical component for scaling operations and enhancing value, according to
War for Talent Reemerges
Despite economic reports that the end of the recession is near or already over, 86 percent of U.S. workers feel the economy is still in a recession, according to the Workplace Insights Survey from recruitment solutions provider Adecco Group North America. In addition, 78 percent of workers believe this is the worst job market they've
Demand for Top Talent Picking Up
As the global economy emerges from recession, businesses representing a broad spectrum of industries are experiencing increased competition for new senior executive and C-Suite leadership, according to the Business Barometer Survey by IMD International Search Group. Leading the way in projected increased talent demand were industries including consumer goods & services (60.9 percent), financial services
Korn Ferry Partners with Woodburn Mann
Korn/Ferry International has formed a partnership with Woodburn Mann, a Southern African leadership, recruitment and talent management firm. Whitehead Mann, acquired by Korn/Ferry in 2009, has been associated with Woodburn Mann for 28 years. Woodburn Mann will be responsible for extending the firm's executive search and talent management services in the Southern African sub-continent, in
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search for CIBER
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by CIBER, Inc. to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Founded in 1974, CIBER, Inc. is an international IT outsourcing and software implementation and integration consultancy. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive search and leadership advisory services, including
Adecco Launches iPhone Application
Adecco Staffing US, part of Swiss-based HR solutions company Adecco, has launched its iPhone application, “Adecco Jobs,” which is available for free on iTunes. The application includes a wide range of functionalities all designed to provide access to the most possible job opportunities while also providing career insights as well as job search tips. “At
The Judge Group Expands West Coast Teams
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has added Rick Iversen as vice president of sales for the San Francisco Bay Area and Jeffrey Livonius as VP of sales for Greater Los Angeles. Mr. Iversen was previously the president and founder of Prescient Placements, a Bay Area-based IT Services firm. He brings over 15 years
Yoh Announces New Alignment of WorkForce Offerings
Yoh, a provider of long- and short-term temporary and direct placement of technology and professional personnel, has announced a new alignment of its workforce offerings to leverage the company's existing management talent, marketing expertise and operational infrastructure in conjunction with parent company Day & Zimmermann. As part of this alignment, Yoh will consolidate the company's
Horton Adds Former HR Executive in Hartford
Horton International has appointed Scott Esposito as managing director in the firm’s West Hartford, CT office. He will conduct executive-level searches in the industrial/manufacturing sector as well as other general management roles in a variety of industries. Mr. Esposito previously served as vice president of human resources for United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney. With
ChampionScott Partners Taps New CEO for Crowd Factory
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Sanjay Dholakia as chief executive officer at Crowd Factory. Mr. Dholakia joins Crowd Factory from Lithium Technologies, a social CRM solutions provider, where he was chief marketing officer. Backed by leading venture capital firms Hummer Winblad and Peninsula Ventures, Crowd Factory’s social marketing platform enables companies to run
Navicus Partners with TalentDrive
Navicus, a talent management software provider, has formed a partnership with TalentDrive, the creator of the on-demand resume sourcing technology, TalentFilter. Through seamless integration, this partnership combines the online resume sourcing capabilities of TalentFilter with Navicus’ talent management suite. With over 77.7 million resumes online and over 50,000 resume locations globally, Navicus incorporated advanced sourcing
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead CEO Search for Sage
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Sage to lead the search for a new chief executive. Based in the U.K., Sage provides business software, services and support to small and medium sized businesses. With a worldwide network of 39 offices and more than 275 executive search professionals, Russell
Spencer Ogden Opens New Offices
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Glasgow. The office, which will work together with the firm’s Aberdeen and London locations, will cover the oil & gas and renewable energy sectors. “Glasgow fits with our strategy of covering all aspects of energy recruitment and is a major hub for international business, being
SumTotal Systems Names New Executive Team
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent development solutions, has appointed John Borgerding as president and a member of its board of directors. Mr. Borgerding previously served as executive vice president for global operations at Ventyx. SumTotal has also hired Gregg Monastiero as senior vice president of sales and marketing and Nadeem Syed as
Manpower Records 18 Percent U.S. Revenue Jump
Manpower Inc./(NYSE:MAN) has posted revenues of $4.1 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, a increase of 13 percent from $3.6 billion a year earlier. Revenues rose by 18 percent in the U.S., nearly 16 percent rise in France and 17 percent in the Asia Pacific region. The Milwaukee-based company recorded earnings of
PeopleClick Authoria Names New President and CEO
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has named Joseph G. Licata Jr. as its president and CEO. Mr. Licata, with more than 25 years of customer-facing and executive leadership experience in the technology segment, will drive the post-integration growth phase of the company. He was previously president and CEO of
Harvey Nash Creates iPad App
Harvey Nash Group has launched its Online Appointments Magazine (OAM) for Apple's mobile device, the iPad. OAM becomes one of a small number of applications that Apple pre-approved for the iPad's launch. “Harvey Nash has long recognized the importance of developing relationships with our candidates and clients online, and increasingly we are seeing this is
Korn Ferry Leads Multiple Searches for Securities and Exchange Commission
Korn/Ferry International has been retained by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) task force on hedge funds, buyout funds and mutual funds to lead the search for five new fund managers. The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation –
Manpower Business Solutions Unveils Recruiting Solution
Manpower Business Solutions (MBS), a world leader in recruitment process outsourcing, has launched its newest offering, Resume Response, a standalone front-end recruiting solution. MBS' Resume Response is a job candidate selection tool that identifies and helps screen high quality applicants through a systematic, technology-driven process augmented by MBS' recruiting expertise and best practices. “In addition
CDI IT Solutions Selected by Citrix
CDI IT Solutions (CDI), a division of IT-focused recruitment solutions provider CDI Corp., has been selected as a prime vendor by Citrix Systems, Inc. (Citrix) to provide IT staffing and direct hire services. Under the agreement, CDI will provide IT services to Citrix Systems including supplying critical staff on a temporary basis as well as
Interview with Rolf Heeb: Moving Forward After the Great Recession (Part 2)
Rolf Heeb is founder and CEO of AIMS International – Germany, which has offices in Neuss/Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Munich. In 2000, Mr. Heeb’s firm, IFM, became the German partner of AIMS International and in 2002 he became a board member of the organization and, later, regional head of the EMEA Region. He was appointed
The Onstott Group Joins TRANSEARCH International
TRANSEARCH International has added Boston-based executive search firm, The Onstott Group, as a partner. The Onstott Group was founded in 1987; the firm focuses on board level, chief executive, and other senior executive positions within the technology, manufacturing, clean technology, consumer, business services, non-profit, higher education, venture capital and high growth sectors. “We have known
As Recovery Takes Hold Companies Look to Retain Talent
Only 39 percent of executives have a talent plan aimed at driving innovation, according to a new report released by Deloitte. Based on a full year of in-depth research, the study found that two out of three executives acknowledge that workforce planning is not being integrated at both the corporate and business unit levels. While
Sucherman Consulting Group Expands Consulting Practice
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Erik Sorenson to its senior management team as executive vice president of its consulting practice. He will support projects for the firm and manage new business development. Mr. Sorenson has extensive management experience in the fields
McDermott & Bull Fills Finance Post for Restoration Hardware
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Roy Oakes as assistant corporate controller of Restoration Hardware. Mr. Oakes was previously the assistant controller at Long Drug Stores before its acquisition by CVS. “Roy is a financial executive with many proven years of leadership and management experience. He not only uses his managerial accounting skills to
Alliance Staffing Solutions Teams with CrimCheck.net
Alliance Staffing Solutions, a full-service recruitment agency, has formed a partnership with Crimcheck.net to create a single offering that combines staffing services with pre-employment background checks for corporate clients. The initiative will provide single-source simplicity for corporate customers seeking to streamline their staffing operations. “Most companies already provide some sort of background verification and crime
Boyden Places CEO at TiE Global
Boyden has recruited P.K. Agarwal as chief executive officer of TiE Global. Mr. Agarwal previously he held positions of vice president at ACS Inc. and executive vice president and chief information officer for NIC Inc. Neil Sims and John Holland, managing directors of Boyden in San Francisco, in close coordination with Dinesh Mirchandani, managing director
Maxwell Drummond Announces Management Changes
Executive search firm Maxwell Drummond International has announced new board members and general managers. Steve Cardno, the firm’s CFO, and Scott MacDonald, vice president of corporate services, have joined the company’s board of directors. Sean Buchan has been named as U.K. general manager, responsible for managing Maxwell Drummond’s personnel in Aberdeen and London. Brian Coffman
Initio International Acquires U.K.-Based Longbridge
Recruitment group Initio International Ltd. has acquired Longbridge International. Established in 1989, Longbridge International provides recruiting services within the sales & marketing, IT, accountancy and financial services sectors. “Initio have been looking to expand into the U.K. for some time now and I'm extremely excited by the fact that we've been fortunate enough to acquire
DHR Names EVP in St. Louis Office
Executive search firm DHR International has named Michael A. Mason as executive vice president in its St. Louis office. Prior to joining DHR, Mr. Mason was a consultant with his own firm that specialized in assisting candidates at branding themselves and articulating their passions to secure and sustain careers in engineering and design. He formerly
Ceridian Selected by Businessolver
Ceridian Corporation, a provider of managed human resource, recruiting solutions, and payroll outsourcing solutions, has been selected by Businessolver, Inc. to manage its payroll and automate its recruiting and attendance processes. Prior to Ceridian, Businessolver's payroll was entirely outsourced, and the recruiting and time and attendance efforts were managed in-house, either manually or with the
World Search Alliance Becomes Agilium Worldwide
World Search Alliance has changed its name to Agilium Worldwide – Executive Search Group to better reflect the nature of the organization’s operation and relevancy in the new global business environment. Incoming chairman F. Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, Mexico, said that since the organization’s beginnings in 1984, “Agilium Worldwide’s most differentiating features have always
