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Waterstone Human Capital Acquires Hire Integrated; Appoints Managing Director and President of Waterstone USA
Culture-driven executive search and leadership advisory firm Waterstone Human Capital has acquired Hire Integrated, a U.S.-based professional recruitment firm. As part of this strategic growth, Emily Rushton has been appointed managing director and president of Waterstone USA. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, she will lead Waterstone’s U.S. operations and oversee the integration of Hire
Academic Career & Executive Search Assists Washtenaw Community College with the Recruitment of Chief Public Affairs Officer
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has assisted in the recruitment of Amanda Holdsworth as chief public affairs officer of Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, MI. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. “Congratulations to Washtenaw Community College and Dr. Amanda Holdsworth on being chosen as the chief public affairs officer,” ACES said in a
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.
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
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Achieving Diversity for Non-Profits
Top leaders are absolutely vital to driving diversity and inclusion at non-profits. “On an operational level, leaders establish policies and practices that frame and activate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and embed it into the fibers of the organization,” said Deb Taft, chief executive officer at Lindauer. “On a personal level, a leader’s own behavior sets
Broadbean Technology Partners with Maximus
MAXIMUS, Inc. has announced an alliance with Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology. This strategic alliance allows Broadbean Technology's current customer base — comprised of many of the world's largest staffing companies, recruitment advertising agencies, technology vendors, and recruitment process outsourcing businesses — to post job openings
51job Posts 15 Percent Revenue Rise
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted second quarter revenues of RMB226.0 million (U.S. $33.1 million), an increase of 15.2 percent from revenues of RMB218.7 million for the same quarter in 2008. Online recruitment services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were RMB97.3 million (U.S. $14.2 million), representing
Caldwell Partners Adds Partner in San Francisco
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has added Marnie McBryde as a partner based in the firm's New York office. "With more than 25 years in the executive search industry, Marnie has formidable experience recruiting C-level executives and board directors across branded consumer products & luxury goods, media & entertainment, and consumer financial
NorthGateArinso to Acquire HR Management Division of Convergys
NorthgateArinso, a human resources software and services provider, will acquire the HR management division of Convergys. The transaction is worth approximately $85 million in cash at closing and $15 million in cash over three years. It involves NorthgateArinso acquiring the assets, including the global HR service delivery network and entire customer portfolio, of Convergys' HR
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP Sales for Varicent Software
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed David Firth as vice president of North American sales at Varicent Software. Mr. Firth was previously the group director North America strategic accounts at Cadence Design Systems, where he was responsible for a senior sales team selling semiconductor
eQuest Adds Section 508 Compliance to its Job Delivery Software
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has added support to its posting user interface to comply with Section 508, making job posting available and accessible to people with disabilities. Under the Rehabilitation Act in 1998, Congress required federal agencies to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities. eQuest is
Interview: Weathering the Downturn in Europe – A Perspective From Paris (Part 2)
Alain Tanugi has over 30 years experience in executive search. Prior to co-founding TRANSEARCH in 1982, he was the managing director of a well-known French recruiting firm that he founded in 1975. Previously, he was managing director of a Paris-based firm dealing with career counselling, outplacement & training. For the last 20 years, Mr. Tanugi
PeopleClick Authoria Releases Healthcare TalentForce
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has introduced its Healthcare TalentForce offering. “While we have always offered highly relevant and differentiated talent management solutions to hospitals and the broader market, following the combination of Peopleclick and Authoria in January, we focused immediately on identifying and selecting the most impactful pre
Constituent Survey Benchmarks Recruiters Performance
The Constituent Survey developed by Canaan Ridge, the professional development affiliate of RLBenson & Associates, is now available as a separate service to search consultants worldwide. The Constituent Survey combines advanced information-gathering techniques with a uniquely encompassing reach, allowing search professionals to gain a complete picture of how they are perceived across the full spectrum
SoftScape Expands Global Sales Operations
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has appointed Joseph Gruttadauria as executive vice president of global sales and Thomas Vitkofsky as vice president of North America sales to further expand global sales operations. Mr. Gruttadauria brings nearly 30 years of software experience holding leadership roles in both sales and services throughout his career.
Grafton Banks Finance Names Director
U.K.-based recruiting specialists Grafton Banks Finance has named Alex Gregory as a director. Mr. Gregory was formerly with Badenoch & Clark for seven years where he set up the permanent finance division for Surrey and Sussex. “At a time when the recruitment industry is struggling, Grafton Banks Finance is going from strength to strength,” said
Harvey Nash Chosen by U.K. Government for Recruiting Services
Harvey Nash Group has been awarded a framework agreement by the U.K. Government's national procurement partner for public services, Buying Solutions, to deliver recruitment services to public sector organizations throughout the U.K. In the three year commitment, Harvey Nash will work with a wide variety of government departments and other public bodies to provide recruitment
SpenglerFox Opens Germany
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has named Jens Friedrich as country director of its new office in Frankfurt, Germany. Mr. Friedrich previously served a director at Badenoch & Clark, an international specialist recruitment company operating in the U.K., The Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg. Prior to that, he was a country manager at Antal International. SpenglerFox is
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Partners with Lawson
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions, a global HR and payroll software and services business, has partnered with Lawson Software, a provider of talent management and enterprise software solutions. Through this strategic relationship, Lawson and Patersons will pursue joint opportunities to deploy its solutions. Lawson will continue to provide North American payroll management directly to its
Odgers Berndtson Selected by Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been retained by the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee to fill various senior-level positions. Rio de Janeiro was recently selected to host the 2016 summer games. Brazil's economy is now the tenth largest in the world – and predicted to be fifth by 2016. Odgers Berndtson provides executive
Online Job Demand Dips in February
Online advertised vacancies slipped 66,900 to 3,957,000 in February, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The February dip follows a large increase of almost 750,000 in the previous three-month period. Recent declines in the number of unemployed (labor supply) coupled with the rise in the number of advertised vacancies (labor
Robert Lindsay Associates Opens LA Office
Robert Lindsay Associates, a specialist media search firm based in London, has announced the opening of its new office in Beverly Hills. "We have always stated our desire to be a leading executive and non executive recruiter in the broadcast and entertainment sector and this could not be possible without the addition of an office
hrQ Adds Former Lee Hecht Harrison HR Recruiter
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has added Liz Sherman as managing director of its Denver office. Ms. Sherman joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since 2005. “Liz is a well established
JBK Associates to Lead Search for National Institute of Health
Executive search firm JBK Associates has been selected by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead in its search for a new executive director. NIH’s mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life
CareerBoard.com Launches 35 Locally Focused Job Boards
CareerBoard.com has announced the addition of 35 locally focused job boards to its existing 12 board network. Employers and job seekers in 47 major U.S. cities now have an online resource to connect with one another. New job boards launched include Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Los Angeles. “We have been
CTPartners Expands Industrial Practice
CTPartners has added Toby Lapage-Norris and Deborah Whitehouse as partners to its industrial practice in London. Both will work across the industrial and commercial sectors with publicly listed and private equity owned companies. Their focus will be on recruiting for board, senior executive and functional leader roles. Most recently, Mr. Lapage-Norris was group head of
HVS Executive Search Adds Former Korn Ferry Recruiter
HVS Executive Search has named Andrew Hazelton as vice president in its New York office. Mr. Hazelton has worked on executive search assignments for several industries including healthcare, technology, finance, hospitality, and real estate. He joins the firm after serving six years with Korn/Ferry International where he was responsible for completing a number of C-suite
Ferguson Partners Taps New CEO for CoreNet Global
Executive search firm Ferguson Partners has placed Angela Cain as chief executive officer of CoreNet Global. Ms. Cain is currently CEO of the Mississippi Association of REALTORS (MAR). With 6,500 individual members based in more than 50 local and regional chapters worldwide, CoreNet Global is a professional association that brings together all facets of the
StepStone Solutions Selected by Royal DSM
StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has been selected by Netherlands-based life sciences and materials sciences company Royal DSM N.V. for its e-recruitment solution to automate and optimize recruitment processes on a global basis. Over the next four months StepStone Solutions' performance management, career & succession planning and 360-degree feedback modules
JCSI Unveils Onsite Contract Recruiter Services
JCSI Corporate Staffing has announced the launch of a new division dedicated to providing companies with on-site contract recruiting professionals. This new service, called JCSI OnSite, provides companies with an experienced recruiter to work at their location and manage the entire hiring process. The recruiter is supported with a team of back-office research specialists who
AIMS International Names EMEA Regional Head
Stephen Strittmatter, an AIMS International senior consultant based in Neuss, Germany, has been elected to serve as the organization’s EMEA regional head of their pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life science practice team. AIMS International has formalized seven practice teams to better service global clients in the fields of automotive; energy; financial services; fmcg, retail & luxury
Korn Ferry Adds New Practice Leader
Korn/Ferry International has added Dave Rossi to its global industrial market practice as a senior client partner and practice leader for North American forest products, paper and packaging. He will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. Rossi’s area of focus also includes the firm’s basic materials sector, which is comprised of forest products,
Martin Partners Places Sales Exec at GlobalView Software
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Christopher R. Moore as senior vice president of sales and marketing to GlobalView Software, Inc, an industry leader in energy data management solutions. Mr. Moore previously served as vice president of worldwide sales at KACE Networks, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
HR Transformation Continues to Mature
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has released a joint research report commissioned by ADP and the Human Resources Outsourcing Association (HROA) demonstrating that HR transformation movement is maturing and proving its merit over time, reaching deeper into mid-market and smaller companies. The report indicates that over 80 percent of respondents
Interview: Weathering the Downturn in Europe – A Perspective From Paris (Part 1)
Alain Tanugi has over 30 years experience in executive search. Prior to co-founding TRANSEARCH in 1982, he was the managing director of a well-known French recruiting firm that he founded in 1975. Previously, he was managing director of a Paris-based firm dealing with career counselling, outplacement & training. For the last 20 years, Mr. Tanugi
Bao & Partners/Signium International Adds Partner
Bao & Partners/Signium International has named Pablo Del Amo Serrano as a partner heading the firm’s industry, energy & natural resources practice. Mr. Del Amo Serrano, who will be based in Madrid, has more than 30 years of experience in both technical and management positions in the natural resources and energy sectors in Latin America,
