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ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists The Massachusetts Port Authority with Recruitment of Chief People Officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Taylor Casey as chief people officer of The Massachusetts Port Authority. The assignment was led by Gale LaRoche and Christine Santiago. In this position, Ms. Casey will report to the CEO, leading the Authority’s HR efforts, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, DEI initiatives, workforce
August Leadership Names Partner
Executive recruitment firm August Leadership has appointed D. Lee Holliday as its newest partner, based in Florida. Mr. Holliday is a seasoned executive search leader with nearly two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations on building world-class strategic leadership teams. He specializes in placing high-impact talent— namely current and former top-tier strategy consultants and investment
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.
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
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?
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
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
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
Private Equity’s Shift In Thinking On Talent
More than half of the assignments NU Advisory Partners works on these days are for companies owned by private equity investors. To be sure, private capital is becoming an increasingly significant player in a growing number of industries and search firms dedicated to the space are reaping big rewards. In the U.S., some 12 million people are
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
Futurestep Names Head of Asia
Futurestep, a provider of talent acquisition solutions, has named James Mendes as managing director of Futurestep Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Hong Kong and China). Mr. Mendes will be based in the firm's Hong Kong office. Most recently, he served as managing director and sales director Asia for Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS). Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry
Paul-Lawrence Associates Adds Managing Director in Los Angeles
Executive search firm paul~lawrence associates has added Allen Esrock as managing director of its new Los Angeles office. Mr. Esrock will be the practice lead in the firm’s digital media & entertainment practice and also will be a member of the renewable energy service practice. Prior to joining paul-lawrence, he spent seven years as a
Witt/Kieffer Places Drexel University President
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has recruited John A. Fry as the 14th president of Drexel University. Mr. Fry is currently president of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and a former University of Pennsylvania executive. Drexel has risen in the rankings, becoming one of the top 100 Best National Universities in "America's Best Colleges"
Beyond.com Expands Leadership Team
Beyond.com, Inc., a network of niche career communities, has expanded its leadership team to include the appointment of Mark Anderson as its senior director of enterprise sales. In his role, Mr. Anderson will be responsible for growing and managing a team of business development professionals across various territories to expand the company’s brand, marketshare and
JobVite Adds TOols to Google Apps Marketplace
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has added Jobvite Source and Jobvite Hire to the Google Apps Marketplace, Google's recently launched online storefront for Google Apps products and services. Jobvite recruiting applications help companies make referral hires through social networks, find talent matches on the web for their jobs and manage the entire business
AESC Adds Six Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Prolaurum, CSI Executive Search, Wilcox Miller Nelson, Whitney Partners, The Ashton Partnership and N.I. Partners as its newest member firms. Prolaurum leads executive searches for senior level and strategic value positions for organizations throughout Latin America. Partner and regional president Alex Cirone began his career in
Lonergan Partners Recruits EVP for InfoBlox
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Steve Nye as executive vice president of product strategy and corporate development at Infoblox. The search was led by Mark Reiff. Mr. Nye joins Infoblox from Cisco Systems where he was the vice president and general manager of Cisco's service provider network management business unit. “This was Lonergan
Tatum Adds Former Accenutre Exec
Tatum LLC has added Matt Jones as a partner in its mid-Atlantic practice focusing on the business operations and technology sectors. Mr. Jones was previously a senior manager with Accenture’s health and public service operating group. He joined Accenture in 1994 in the products operating group and spent the majority of his career working within
Alliance Staffing Solutions and ESearch Join Forces
Alliance Staffing Solutions, a full-service recruitment firm with offices in Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Franklin counties, has announced a joint venture with eSearch, Inc. The initiative deepens the two companies' expertise in financial talent recruitment and gives their customers a single source for filling positions across the entire spectrum of accounting, from bookkeeper to chief
WTW Associates to Lead Search for Country Music Association
Executive search firm WTW Associates, Inc. has been retained to lead the search for a new executive director for the Country Music Association. Ira Sallen, a partner in the New York-based firm, will head the assignment. With over 7,000 members from 41 countries, the CMA is dedicated to bringing country music to the world through
VMA Group Expands Financial Services Team
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has added Jennifer Bargrove to its financial services team. Ms. Bargrove was previously a senior consultant for EMR City, where she was recruiting specialist for marketing and communications professionals in the areas of asset management, investment and corporate banking, alternative investment and private equity. “We’re delighted to have Jennifer
PeopleClick Authoria Partners with First Advatage
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with First Advantage, a pre-hire screening solution provider. Through this partnership, Peopleclick Authoria offers its global client base deep assessment and pre-employment screening capabilities. “In today's economy, each employee plays an even more critical role in the overall success
Employers Expects to Hire ‘On Demand’
According to the global Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released by Manpower Inc., employers in most major labor markets expect to hire in the second quarter at a pace equal to, or stronger than, the same period last year. The Manpower survey shows employers in 27 of 36 countries and territories expect some positive hiring
Korn Ferry Posts Six Percent Revenue Gain
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $152.9 million for the third quarter fiscal 2010, an increase of six percent from revenues of $144.5 million a year ago. Fee revenue increased in all regions due to a 12.5 percent increase in the overall number of engagements billed. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported net income of $7.9 million, or
IIC Partners Adds Constellation Executive Search of Prague
IIC Partners has added Constellation Executive Search of Prague as its newest member firm giving the organization five offices in Central and Eastern Europe. Jan Brázda is founder of Constellation, which focuses on board search, as well as the industrial, energy and financial services sectors. Mr. Brázda is a former consultant with Spencer Stuart and
Furst Group Adds Former Tribune Reporter
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has appointed former Chicago Tribune reporter and editor, Patrick Kampert, to lead its communications and marketing department Mr. Kampert was the Tribune’s primary reporter on the Terri Schiavo feeding-tube case, breaking national news along the way. “We are delighted someone of Pat’s caliber has joined our company,” said Bob
Green Job Spider Launched
Job search engine Green Job Spider has been launched to aggregate green jobs. With more than 50 green job boards currently scattered across the web, Green Job Spider will enable job seekers to search for these jobs under one interface. The site will also help green candidates learn about the types of green jobs and
Monster Employment Index Continues to Rise
The Monster Employment Index, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, rose by 10 points in February, as employers resumed hiring activity after January's seasonal lull. The long-term growth rate turned positive, with the Index up two percent year-on-year, for
