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Lochlin Partners Assists Music for All with CEO Search
After a nationwide search, Lochlin Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of James Weaver as president and CEO of Music for All in Indianapolis, IN. “As a board, we were attracted by James’ experience and understanding of the musical ecosphere,” said Doug Pileri, chairman of the board of directors. “But we were equally impressed by the
WittKieffer Appoints IT Practice Leader
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has named Jeffrey Sturman as managing partner and information technology practice leader. He takes over from Hillary Ross, who has led the practice since 2017. Ms. Ross will shift her full-time priorities to client engagements and working alongside Mr. Sturman to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to WittKieffer,” said
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
Keys for First-Turn Portfolio Companies Using Executive Search Firms
For first-turn portfolio companies—companies that are typically founder-led and partnering with a private equity firm for the first time—the experience of working with an executive search firm often varies. Founders are often new to partnering with search firms, as they have mostly hired through their networks. While PE firms want to hire world-class talent and
The Dingman Company to Lead Multiple Searches for CSMI
Executive search firm The Dingman Company, Inc. has been retained by Central States Manufacturing Inc. (CSMI) to lead the search for several executive level leadership positions. The firm will help recruit positions within new products and marketing, operations, purchasing and human resources. CSMI manufactures and delivers high quality metal building components. The Dingman Company is
SpenglerFox Appoints Country Manager in Romania
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has appointed Mihhaela Damian as country manager in Romania. Ms. Damian has experience within the financial services, manufacturing & engineering and HR management sectors. She was previously a managing partner with Stanton Chase International. SpenglerFox is a provider of executive search and human resources consultancy services worldwide. The firm is part
Preston | Reffett Fills Post for Topco
Preston | Reffett, LLC has placed Glenn Backus as senior vice president of innovation at Topco Associates, LLC. Mr. Backus previously served as an executive at H.E. Butt Grocery Co., Supervalu and Trader Joe's. Jennifer McCorey, managing director at Preston | Reffett, led the search engagement. Topco is a $10.7 billion, privately held company that
DHR Forms Partnership with Talent Africa
Executive search firm DHR International and Talent Africa, a Sandton, South Africa-based executive search firm, have formed an agreement to work with each other on executive search assignments across borders. Since June 2009 Talent Africa has successfully sourced and placed executives in Africa. DHR International and Talent Africa both serve Fortune 1000 companies at the
CTPartners Posts Placement Rate of 78 Percent
CTPartners has announced that its audited search placement rate for the year ending December 31, 2009 was 78 percent. In addition, the average number of days to placement in 2009 was 124, down 8 days from 2008’s average of 132. Ninety percent of 2009 search assignments were completed in 98 days, down from 107 in
Digby Morgan Inks Agreement with NHS
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has been appointed by the Department of Health and the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (NHS PASA) on its non-medical, non-clinical framework agreement. Under the three-year framework, Digby Morgan will supply contract HR professionals to NHS Trusts, primary care trusts and other public bodies.
Pinstripe Names President of Healthcare Unit
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Jill Schwieters as president of the company's healthcare practice. In this role, Ms. Schwieters is responsible for continuing to expand the organization's healthcare footprint, increasing the quality of client relationships by delivering critical solutions, and elevating Pinstripe's value and relevance to these
Employee Satisfaction Levels at All Time Low
A recent BlueSteps executive satisfaction survey revealed that 55 percent of senior executive respondents have experienced reduced revenue and a moderate cut in staff as 90 percent of companies were affected by the recession. An additional 20 percent reported dramatic cuts in staffing levels within their company. The changes experienced by many companies during the
Microsoft Implements Job2Web
Microsoft Corporation has launched the Jobs2web Recruitment Marketing Platform from recruiting solutions firm Jobs2web. All divisions at Microsoft are now live and enabled with Jobs2web's interactive tools and strategies, which are designed to help employers recruit better. Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices (E&D) division initially piloted Jobs2web's flagship product in 2009. “Partnering with Microsoft helps drive
Eames Consulting Group Opens in Singapore
Eames Consulting Group, a specialist recruitment solutions provider in insurance, financial and professional services, has launched operations in Singapore. The new office will be headed by Shane O’Neill, who joins the company from Talent2, a human resources company based in the Asia-Pacific region. “We are delighted to announce that we have achieved one of our
CareerBuilder Leads in Recruitment Activity
According to CareerXroads' 9th Annual Source of Hire Study, U.S. employers said referrals, career sites and job boards accounted for the majority of their new external hires in 2009 (62.2 percent). Career sites and job boards accounted for 35.5 percent of new external hires in the U.S. in 2009 and CareerBuilder was ranked as the
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for University of Oregon
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by the University of Oregon to lead in its search for a new men's basketball head coach. Founded in 1876, the University of Oregon is a public, coeducational research university in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1956 and privately owned, Spencer Stuart is an executive search consulting firm
Diversified Search Places Scientific Officer at Aperion Biologics
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has recruited Russ Kronengold, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer of Aperion Biologics. Dr. Kronengold was previously vice president of research and development at Kensey Nash. The search was conducted by Henry J. Scherck, managing director and practice leader of the firm’s life sciences unit. Diversified Search, headquartered in Philadelphia, offers global
Russam GMS Names Heads of Private and Public Sectors
Russam GMS, a U.K.-based provider of interim managers, has named Jason Atkinson as managing director of its private sector unit and Gary Lawton as managing director for its public sector. The private sector group comprises financial services, private equity, manufacturing, defense and aerospace and the not for profit and charities divisions; Athene Interims, the new
Adicio Launches New Pro Editions of Classified Software
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has released new low-cost professional editions of its classified platforms for the careers, real estate and automotive markets. The new professional editions, which target small media businesses, complement Adicio’s enterprise editions, which currently power over one thousand sites worldwide. “We’re making our
SuccessFactors Selected by SKF Group
SuccessFactors, Inc. has announced that global manufacturing specialist, SKF Group, will deploy the SuccessFactors compensation management solution to its employees in France. SKF will also be provided a future multi-lingual, multi-currency compensation platform for wider global deployment to the company's additional subsidiaries in more than 100 countries worldwide. SKF Group has more than 100 manufacturing
Cole Warren & Long Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Cole, Warren & Long, Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary of providing retained executive search and management consulting services to clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1970 by Ronald J. Cole and Richard B. Warren, it is said to have been the first all retained executive search firm based in the Philadelphia area. Mr.
Korn Ferry Announces New Additions
Korn/Ferry International has announced additions to its firm. Margaret Lee has joined Korn/Ferry as vice chairman and senior client partner, leading the firm’s Asia Pacific financial officers center of expertise sector. Based in the firm’s Hong Kong office, Ms. Lee will also head up the development of the Chinese enterprise sector for Greater China. Ms.
Sanford Rose Opens New Office in Pittsburgh; Names President
Sanford Rose Associates has named Rodger Brown as president of Sanford Rose Associates-Pittsburgh North, one of several new Sanford Rose Associates executive search offices opening in recent months. Mr. Brown will spearhead the firm’s life science practice which will be the predominant focus of the Pittsburgh North office. He brings over 30 years of executive
CEO Inc. Adds Consultant in Executive Search Division
CEO Inc. has added Chad Godwin as senior consultant in the firm’s accounting, financial and executive search division. Mr. Godwin previously served as a search consultant at C.G. Consulting in Atlanta. He has more than 14 years of business development and search consulting experience for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies and has
Kronos Selected by Shore-Lij Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by Shore-LIJ Health System, the nation's third-largest, non-profit, secular health system, to implement time and attendance and employee scheduling across the organization. North Shore-LIJ will automate workforce business processes with Kronos for its 38,000 employees across more than 50 facilities and offices, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, emergency management systems, research
Interview: Head Of Strategic Research Solutions Discusses Today’s Recruiting Environment
Daniel Ebbert is president of Strategic Research Solutions, a firm he established in 2002. Prior to forming the company Mr. Ebbert was a consultant with a retained search firm focused on the pharmaceutical, chemical and consumer industries. Earlier he was with the healthcare services specialty practice of Korn/Ferry International where he managed the research function
Options Group Appoints Executive Director
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has added James Ward as an executive director primarily focusing on the alternative investments and asset management sector. Mr. Ward has over 20 years of experience in human resources, including domestic and international positions, initially with Salomon Brothers, Inc. where he held executive level positions in
CareerBuilder Acquires CareerSite.biz
CareerBuilder has acquired CareerSite.biz, parent of three successful career-related operations in the U.K. Founded in 2001, CareerSite.biz operates two online recruitment niche sites focusing on nursing and railway workers as well as a successful virtual career fair business. As part of the deal, StaffNurse.com and VirtualFair.co.uk will become part of the CareerBuilder family. The new
IMD International Adds Moscow-Based Firm
IMD International Search Group has added Moscow-based 4Astra ES as its newest member firm. 4Astra ES was founded by executive search consultant Anna Ryzhkova, who currently heads the company’s technology, telecom and financial services practice areas as well as managing the strategic development of the company. Ms. Ryzhkova has spent 10 years in the executive
FPL Advisory Group Adds Asset and Wealth Management Practice
FPL Advisory Group (FPL), a strategic executive search and advisory firm, has expanded its global professional services to the asset and wealth management industry. Through complementary practice areas, FPL will now provide executive search, compensation, and management consulting solutions to a select, and focused, client base across the real estate, asset and wealth management, healthcare,
Ultimate Software Selected by Allegiance Health
Ultimate Software, a provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, has been selected by Allegiance Health, a community-owned and locally governed health system in Michigan, for its unified human capital management solution, UltiPro. “Ultimate is an excellent match for our HR technology strategy and our organizational culture. In particular, Ultimate's end-to-end
Preston | Reffett Appoints New Managing Director
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Margaret Gottlieb as its newest managing director in the firm’s government search practice based out of its Fairfax, Virginia office. Ms. Gottlieb previously served as a managing director of Foster Partners, a KPMG-affiliate, retained executive search firm. At Foster Partners, she handled business development and conducted executive searches for
SourceRight Solutions and Hays Plc Form Global Alliance
Global recruitment company Hays plc and SourceRight Solutions have established a strategic alliance to offer talent acquisition solutions on a global scale. The two outsourced talent acquisition providers will offer customized recruiting services to clients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia. “The global talent landscape has become more diverse, and it is
DHR Recruits CIO for Plexus Corp.
Executive search firm DHR International has placed Steve Gearhart as chief information officer of Plexus Corp., a publicly traded electronics manufacturing services provider with revenues of nearly $2 billion. Dennis Hood, vice chairman and managing director, and his account manager, Susan Foley, managed the search for DHR International. Mr. Gearhart joins Plexus from Flextronics where
TheLadders.com Introduces MyPipeline
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has introduced MyPipeline, a new social recruiting tool that allows recruiters to deliver job related information to candidates who have signed up to receive their hiring updates. “Broadcasting $100K+ job postings to a wide audience generally delivers an overwhelming supply of underwhelming candidates,” said Marc Cenedella, founder and CEO of
