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Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking CEO for Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Responsible for developing and implementing plans that increase mission delivery, the CEO will play a key role in shaping and realizing the Museum’s future. Post-pandemic efforts have enabled a resilient, lean, and
The Tolan Group Recruits CFO for Nexus
The Tolan Group (TTG) recently assisted in the recruitment of Terra Holmes as the new CFO of Nexus. “Terra’s expertise in leading high-performing teams, implementing best practices, and driving innovative solutions will streamline operations and improve efficiency at Nexus,” The Tolan Group said. “Her strong background in financial planning, audits, and tax strategy will further strengthen the
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.
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
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?
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
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Navigating Opportunities in Changing Tides for the Non-Profits in 2024
In the fabric of our society and global economy, non-profit organizations have long been the stitching that binds community care and human altruism. However, in 2024, a new report from ExecSearches.com’s F. Jay Hall says that as dynamic shifts continue to alter the socio-economic landscape, the non-profit sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, brimming
Global Sage Adds Head of Business Development
Global Sage has named Andrew Miller as director of Asia where he will head business development for the firm’s intelligence and research group. With more 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, Mr. Miller previously served as managing director in Asia for both Linedata Services and Xinhua Finance. “Increasingly we are moving up
Diversified Search Places IT Exec at Christiana Care Health Systems
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has recruited Randall Gaboriault as vice president and chief information officer at Christiana Care Health Systems. Mr. Gaboriault was previously senior vice president and CIO of Teleflex, Inc. The search was conducted by Jim Langston, managing director of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson. Diversified Search, headquartered in Philadelphia, offers global search capabilities
Ultimate Software Selected by Rockville Bank
Ultimate Software has been selected by Rockville Bank, a community bank in central Connecticut with $1.6 billion in assets, for its HR operations and unifying its HCM processes with UltiPro Workplace. “Both the HR team and our employees are experiencing the benefits of having a single-source solution for unified HCM,” said Anne McConnell, assistant vice
Korn Ferry Names Head of Leadership
Korn/Ferry International has added Lewis Rusen as senior client partner and office managing director of the firm’s Toronto office, where he will serve as president of the leadership and talent consulting business for North America. Mr. Rusen, who has been with Korn/Ferry for four years, has more than 15 years of hands-on experience working with
CEOS are Gearing Up for Recovery and Growth
CEOs appear to be emerging from recession mode and priming for a return to growth, according to results of The Conference Board CEO Challenge 2010 Survey, which polls CEOs about the greatest challenges facing them in the year ahead. “Both the year-on-year movement and rank order of challenges suggest that CEOs' focus has moved from
Monster Adds Online Advertising Veteran
Online careers site Monster.com has appointed Rick Boyce as vice president of advertising sales. Mr. Boyce was previously the SVP of business development for Rooftop Media. He is best known for his work as the founding sales director at Wired Digital, the web companion to Wired magazine. There he led the team that sold the
Harris / IIC Partners Completes Search for MNSCU
Dublin, Ohio based Harris / IIC Partners has been placed Darrel Huish as vice chancellor of information technology at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). Mr. Huish previously served as vice chancellor of information technology at Maricopa Community Colleges. With its 32 institutions, MnSCU is the largest single provider of higher education in
Bayard Advertising Agency to Lead Recruitment Advertising for CTCA
Bayard Advertising Agency, Inc. has been selected as recruitment advertising agency of record by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Bayard will create recruitment marketing and media solutions for CTCA by further developing and spreading its uplifting, compassionate brand message through creative campaigns that are designed to attract candidates that are aligned with CTCA's core
Harvey Nash Creates Oil & Gas Practice
Harvey Nash Executive Search, a U.K.-based global provider of board level recruitment and leadership services, is launching a practice specifically focused on the oil & gas sector. The new practice will be headed up by Sherree Young, an expert in the industry with over nine years experience helping organizations from FTSE 100 to AIM listed
Amrop Names Three New Partners
Global executive search organization Amrop has named Giacomo Santucci, Bruce Walton and Michael Reuter as partners. Mr. Santucci, who joins Amrop ASA in Milan, has significant experience in luxury goods, having worked with numerous brands, including Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci Group (CEO, industrial operations division and CEO, Gucci Division), Prada (CEO, board member, general manager). Mr.
Zapoint Acquires Jobster
Zapoint, a provider of employee career management and organizational planning solutions, has acquired Jobster from Recruiting.com, Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2006, Zapoint is the developer of SkillsMapper, its flagship enterprise solution that gives employers visibility into existing skills and competencies within their workforce. Jobster.com, started in 2004, is
Fastest Rise in U.K. Permanent Placements in Over 10 Years
The number of both permanent and temporary/contract staff appointments made by U.K. recruitment consultancies increased again in March, with growth picking up to the strongest levels since October 1997, according to The Report on Jobs, published by the REC and KPMG. Higher placements were underpinned by a further expansion of permanent staff vacancies, albeit the
3P Consultants Finds CEO for Adani Welspun Exploration
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has placed Atul Sathe as chief executive officer of Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd. (AWEL). Mr. Sathe previously served as CEO of Jubilant Energy. Based in India, Adani Welspun Exploration is an oil & gas exploration & production joint venture company of the multi-billion dollar Adani Group and Welspun
Preston | Reffett Names Managing Director of Government Services
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Ron Flom as managing director of government services. Mr. Flom joins the firm following a career in both government and military service. Most recently, he served as the associate director for management services, United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), where he provided leadership over the agency’s human capital,
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires New Zealand-Based Firm
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has acquired Wellington, New Zealand-based firm Bell McCaw Bampfylde. Bell McCaw founder, Lilias Bell, has been named a partner at Heidrick & Struggles and will be based in Wellington. Ms. Bell founded her own leadership firm after a career in the consumer and professional services sectors in
PeopleClick Authoria Adds Human Capital Sales Executive
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has added Tim Beaumont as senior vice president of sales. With more than 24 years of sales experience in the software and human capital management markets, Mr. Beaumont has served in roles with Resumix, Personic, Inc. and Recruitmax, Inc. (later Vurv Technology, now Taleo).
Sage North America Expands HR Management Software
Sage North America has announced the expansion of its human resource management offerings for the nonprofit and government sector. Two new modules will provide fully integrated HR, employee self-service, payroll, and tax compliance capabilities to small and midsized nonprofits and government agencies who use the Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit financial management software. “With the
Latest Monster Employment Index Reflected Continued Optimism in Job Market
The Monster Employment Index (MEI), a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, rose one point in March, as employers continued to expand hiring efforts at the end of the first quarter. The annual growth rate in the MEI accelerated in
Cook Associates Expands Financial Service and Insurance Practice
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Kevin Parker as a managing director of the new financial service and insurance practice. Mr. Parker has led search assignments for clients including Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, Aviva Investors, Fannie Mae, Wellmark Inc. and Principal Health Insurance, placing senior functional experts in finance, M&A/corporate development, human resources,
Good Search Signs Multi-Service Deal with JumarMarketing
Westport, CT-based executive search firm >The Good Search, LLC, has signed a multi-service agreement with JumarMarketing, LLC, a full-service boutique marketing agency specializing in marketing strategies, brand awareness, web design, web development, and social media and search engine marketing. The partnership includes a customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plan, eMarketing and social media initiatives. “Jumar's
CTPartners Appoints Managing Director of New Toronto Office
CTPartners has named Rob Hines as managing partner in its new Toronto office. Mr. Hines has over 10 years of executive search experience backed by a 20-year banking career in the Canadian and North American regional banking arena. In 2002, he started Hines & Company, an executive search firm in Toronto, which was later acquired
Executives Say a Month to Fill Accounting Positions
According to a recent survey, it can take accounting departments at least a month to hire for open positions. Chief financial officers interviewed said it takes an average of four weeks to fill a staff-level role and five weeks to bring a new manager on board. The survey, developed by >Robert Half Finance & Accounting,
Interview: Agilium Worldwide Chairman Discusses Evolving Recruiting Industry
Agilium Worldwide, LLC (formerly World Search Alliance) is an international strategic group of independent, owner managed retained executive search firms with members in virtually every market around the world. Founded in 1984, the Group now has 28 members in 25 countries worldwide. The Group’s new chairman is F. Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, Mexico City
Boyden Opens Office in Cairo
Boyden has opened a new office in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the firm’s North Africa expansion. The firm has appointed managing partner Francesca d’Arcangeli to lead its Cairo and North Africa operations. Boyden Cairo will provide a client service for the influx of multinationals expanding in Egypt and North Africa, the growth of Egypt’s
Bofa Partners with Hewitt, Plateau Systems, Merrill Lynch and Fidelity
Bank of America will enter into key human resource partnerships with Hewitt Associates, Inc. and Plateau Systems with service starting in 2011 and narrow its relationship with Fidelity in a strategic move to deliver the next generation of human resources capabilities. The bank's new service delivery model uses multiple HR service providers, with one primary
America’s Job Exchange Forms Partnership with BroadBean Technology
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology. The partnership will allow Broadbean clients to have direct access to the compliance-related distribution and reporting services from America's Job Exchange through their existing Broadbean
HVS Executive Search Adds SVP in NY
HVS Executive Search has named Alison Brody-Smith as senior vice president based in New York. Ms. Brody-Smith has combined experience as a consultant, talent acquisitions director and regional sales manager of 20 years, eight of which were spent in executive recruitment across a broad range of senior management positions in the travel, hospitality and leisure
ICIMS Expands Executive Team
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has added Ronald Kasner to its executive team as chief corporate development officer and general counsel. In this role, Mr. Kasner will foster business development by driving operational efficiency along with strategic growth initiatives, while also overseeing all legal activities relating to iCIMS’ commercial and intellectual
SHL Group Adds Former Hudson Exec
SHL Group, Ltd. has added Robert Morgan as president of the Americas operations. With experience in talent management both internationally and in the Americas, Mr. Morgan will help to maintain SHL's leadership and innovation in psychometric talent assessments. “With hiring companies facing the largest applicant pools in years, the use of proven, science-based talent assessment
Nosal Taps GM for Staffing Firm STAFFING FIRM
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Lauren E. Steel as vice president and general manager for CORESTAFF Services’ Western region. Ms. Steel was most recently a business development executive with WorkforceLogic (Nelson Staffing) in Sonoma and Pleasanton, CA, where she was responsible for VMS (Vendor Management System) solutions. Prior to that, she
Workday HR Selected by Sun Life Financial
Workday, Inc. has announced that it has been selected by Sun Life Financial to replace multiple legacy solutions with one global human resources system of record. “At Sun Life Financial our people are key to our success. Implementing a global human resources management system will strengthen how we manage and develop our talent,” said Louise
