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Arts Consulting Group Finds New Leader for the San Francisco Jazz Organization
Following an extensive nationwide search, Boston-based search firm Arts Consulting Group (ACG) has placed Gabrielle Armand as the new CEO of the San Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ). She will succeed Susie Medak, who has served as interim CEO since December 2024. Vice presidents Geoff Chang and Josyanne Roche led the assignment. In partnership with executive artistic director Terence Blanchard, Ms. Armand will lead the dynamic
Buffkin / Baker Assists Fort Lewis College with the Recruitment of 11th President
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Heather J. Shotton as the 11th president of Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Partner Ann Yates and associate partner Pelema Ellis led the assignment. After a six-month search, the presidential search committee chose Dr. Shotton from more than 75 applicants. “Dr. Shotton brings a wealth of experience and a deep
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 Talent Studios Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Pura Vida Miami
The Talent Studios has recruited Bruno Cardinali as chief marketing officer of Pura Vida Miami, the premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health, wellness and community. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Cardinali brings more than two decades of marketing leadership across fast casual, foodservice, beverage, and global consumer brands. Most recently, as
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?
JM Search Expands Technology and Financial Services Practices
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Wes Chisholm as partner and Laura Bennstrom and Charles Telep as principals within its technology and financial services practices. Mr. Chisholm and Mr. Telep join the firm’s technology practice while Ms. Bennstrom joins both the financial
How The Tolan Group Navigated the Downturn and Remained Focused
For many executive search firms, 2024 and 2025 tested resilience in ways few could have predicted. At The Tolan Group (TTG), they experienced the same pressures felt across the industry. Slower decision cycles, delayed starts, and a noticeable dip in portfolio company hiring activity. Yet through that uncertainty, one thing remained constant: our commitment to
Korn Ferry Reports Seven Percent Q4 and Full-Year Revenue Growth, Led by Double-Digit Gains in Professional Search & Interim
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q4 fiscal-year revenues of $759.8 million, a year-over-year increase of seven percent and five percent at constant currency. This was led by Professional Search & Interim up 14 percent, followed by Executive Search and Consulting, both up seven percent and RPO up five percent. During the fourth quarter, revenues rose by
Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality
Anthem Executive Assists the University of Montevallo With President Search
Anthem Executive has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle R. Johnston as the first female president of the University of Montevallo (UM). Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. Dr. Johnston has served as the president of Georgia Southwestern State University since 2024. Prior to her current presidency, she served as president of three other higher education
Mercuri Urval Appoints Non-Executive Director
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has announced that Jan Sasse, partner at AlterInvest, was named as non-executive director to the MU group board. He will join the current board members Cecilia Strand, Mieke Weijenberg, Cecilia Beer, Richard Moore, and chairman Roger Hagafors. “We are pleased to welcome Jan Sasse as non-executive director of the MU
M&A Becomes a Capability-Driven Acquisition Strategy
EY-Parthenon is forecasting an eight percent increase in U.S. deal volume for transactions exceeding $100 million in 2026, underscoring how central M&A remains to corporate strategy. Yet beneath the headline numbers sits a more important story. The role of acquisitions is evolving. Companies are no longer pursuing deals primarily for scale or market share. Increasingly,
The Hidden Challenges Every First-Time CEO Faces
The corner office has never been more accessible—or more demanding. As boards increasingly turn to a new generation of leaders to navigate disruption, growth, and transformation, first-time CEOs are stepping into roles that require a fundamentally different set of skills than those that propelled them to the top. While many arrive with impressive track records,
Myers McRae Assists Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with Provost Search
Following a nationwide search, Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Richie Roberts as provost of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Kenny Daugherty and Brianna Douglas led the assignment. Dr. Roberts’ selection was guided by a search committee of OSUIT administrators, faculty, staff and students, which was assisted by national search firm Myers McRae. “The entire
Lancer Group Recruits Chief Technology Officer for Minitab
La Jolla, CA-headquartered search firm Lancer Group has recruited Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer of Minitab. “We’re excited to welcome Kevin Gordon as chief technology officer at Minitab,” the company said. “This is an exciting step forward in the evolution of our technology strategy and will help accelerate innovation across our organization and solutions platform.” “Kevin brings
Friisberg & Partners International Names Managing Partner of its Copenhagen Office
Fribourg, Switzerland-headquartered Friisberg & Partners International has expanded with the addition of Birgitte Olrik as managing partner of its Copenhagen office, strengthening the firm’s presence in the Nordic region and supporting the continued execution of our international growth strategy. “The future of executive search belongs to firms that combine exceptional local expertise with international reach,” said Zoltán Pethő,
Attracting the Right CHRO Starts with the Right Job Description
Hiring a head of HR is one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization can make, yet many companies struggle to define the role in a way that reflects their actual needs. The most effective job descriptions go beyond qualifications and responsibilities, offering candidates a clear picture of the challenges, priorities, and business objectives
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Neumirna Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has placed Ferenc Tracik as chief medical officer of Neumirna Therapeutics. “Neumirna has reached an inflection point: the question is no longer whether the science works, but how quickly we can translate it into an option for patients with urgent unmet need. Ferenc has the experience to get us there,” said Ellen
McCormack + Kristel Seeking CEO for Central New York ON RAMP
McCormack + Kristel is currently seeking a CEO for Central New York ON RAMP. New York State Empire State Development (ESD) recently engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), an business leadership and economic development organization, to lead, incubate, and launch the Central New York One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects (ON RAMP). The
Bespoke Partners Appoints Leader of People and HR Practice
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently named Dani Pfeiffer as a partner leading the people and human resources leader recruiting practice serving both software and industrials sector companies. She will lead dedicated recruiting teams on searches for talent executives for private equity portfolio companies for the software and SaaS clients served by Bespoke Partners and industrial clients served by Industra Talent Partners,
Wilson Forms New Alliance with Poetry to Advance AI capabilities
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has formed a new partnership with Poetry to strengthen its AI-enabled recruitment capabilities. The collaboration supports Wilson’s continued focus on embedding technology into its RPO delivery model through Wilson Workspace, its technology ecosystem. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Poetry,” said Charles Faigle, chief delivery officer at Wilson. This
What Executive Candidates Want From Employers Today
The executive talent market today has fundamentally shifted and senior leaders are evaluating employers through a far more demanding lens. They no longer weigh opportunities primarily on compensation or title; they assess the total leadership experience: governance, culture, organizational stability, purpose, autonomy, flexibility and long-term growth, according to a report from Kestria. “To attract and retain
WittKieffer Retained by Roosevelt University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Roosevelt University in Chicago to lead in its search for its seventh president. Ali Malekzadeh is retiring after being with the school since 2015. Senior partner Christine Pendleton, consultant Sandra Chu, senior associate Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, and senior advisor Ray Crossman. Roosevelt University seeks a student-centered president who is committed
Buffkin / Baker Acquires HR-Focused Benson Executive Search
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has acquired Boston, MA-based Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm focused on the human resources sector. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Buffkin / Baker’s HR functional capabilities and gives the firm a stronger presence in the Northeast. “We’re thrilled to welcome Benson Executive Search to
SPMB Recruits Fills Senior Finance Position for Uber
Steven Popper of SPMB Executive Search has placed Wendy Drummond Craig as senior director, technical accounting, reporting, and M&A at Uber. In her new role, she will oversee teams responsible for technical accounting matters, SEC reporting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. “Wendy brings an extraordinary combination of technical accounting expertise, SEC reporting experience, and strategic advisory leadership
True Launches AI Capability Index for Executive Assessment
Global executive talent platform True has launched the True AI Capability Index, a proprietary framework that predicts executive performance in the AI-transformation age. “We are entering a phase where relationship depth and judgment matter more than ever,” said Brad Stadler, co-founder and CEO of True Platform. “The cost of finding names is decreasing. True’s advantage lies in our ability
AI-Native Talent Won’t Fix AI-Foreign Organizations
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, organizations are grappling with a fundamental question: what does it actually mean to become AI-native? While the term has quickly entered the business lexicon, many leaders are still struggling to define the capabilities, operating models, and cultural shifts required to make that vision a reality. “Some
ZRG Partners Acquires Fortium
ZRG Partners has acquired Fortium, a Dallas-based search firm that provides fractional, interim, and project-based CIO, CTO, and CISO leadership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Companies are making more nuanced decisions about leadership than they did even a few years ago, particularly in technology,” said Mark Viner, leader of interim solutions & project
Lochlin Partners Recruits SVP of HR for the National Association of Corporate Directors
Lochlin Partners has placed Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) in Washington, D.C. “Marian’s deep experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, and culture will help NACD to continue building the internal capabilities needed to support our growth and deliver on our mission,” said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of
JDG Associates Tapped by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to Find New Leader
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) to lead its search for a new president and CEO. The Chicago-based institute, the leading technical institute and trade association for the precast, prestressed concrete industry in North America, seeks a visionary and collaborative executive to succeed its long-serving chief executive,
Creative Talent Endeavors Launches AI-Powered Algorithm For Transparency In Search Pricing
Executive search and HR advisory firm Creative Talent Endeavors recently launched Fairantee, an algorithm that uses AI and data to allow companies to understand how much they should be paying for an executive search before they sign a contract. “Traditional executive search firms charge the same price for a search without taking into account how difficult
The Buffkin Group Completes Search for PeopleFirst
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Stacy Bratcher as executive vice president post acute at Peoplefirst. Ms. Bratcher comes to Peoplefirst from Salus Rehab, where she served as vice president of operations. The search was led by Buffkin partner Brian Kelley in the firm’s Stamford, Conn office. Peoplefirst Rehabilitation staffs and manages the
JobScience Adds Former SalesForce.com Exec as COO
Jobscience, Inc., a provider of human capital management solutions, has named former salesforce.com exec Cary Fulbright as chief operating officer. Mr. Fulbright was the first senior vice president of worldwide marketing and products, created the corporate sales business organization, and was first chief strategy officer at salesforce.com. He helped grow that company's revenues from $7
Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in November
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, edged down one point in November, as online demand for workers remained muted across the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, the Index is now down 17 percent, the mildest
Interview: ITeego Chief Discusses Fee Structure in Recruiting (Part 1)
Kevin Jenkins is the CEO and top IT recruiter at ITeego, a national web technology recruiting firm based in Austin, Texas. Mr. Jenkins has been recruiting in the web technology space for nearly a decade. In addition to recruiting, he is an entrepreneur and investor in a number of internet start-ups aimed at the human
Korn Ferry Adds to San Francisco Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Allen J. Delattre as technology global market managing director. Mr. Delattre, who will be based out of the Firm’s San Francisco office, will report to Korn/Ferry CEO Gary Burnison and serve on the firm’s global operating committee. He joins Korn/Ferry after more than 20 years at Accenture, where he most recently
Phoenix Management Launches Healthcare Practice Group
Phoenix Management Services has launched a healthcare practice group that will focus on financial and operational assessments; restructurings and turnarounds; mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; interim management and executive search for hospitals and hospital systems throughout the U.S. Phoenix's healthcare practice will be led by healthcare industry veterans Ken Doran and Will Moore, who have over
Heidrick & Struggles to Find CFO for Constant Contact
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Constant Contact to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current CFO Steven R. Wasserman has announced his intention to resign. With more than 300,000 customers, Constant Contact is a provider of email marketing, event marketing and online survey tools for
One-Fifth of Managers to Increase Hiring Plans in 2010
As the recruitment market levels out, hiring expectations by employers and recruiters are improving for the first time in 18 months, finds a new survey by Dice Holdings, Inc., a provider of specialized career websites for professional communities. However, caution and uncertainty still abound with employers split nearly 50-50 on the key labor market issue:
DHR Expands into Bangalore
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has expanded into Bangalore, India with the appointment of Harold D’Souza as senior vice president. Mr. D’Souza’s industry expertise includes all areas of the technology sector. Over the last six years he has successfully worked with organizations – both Indian and MNC – in the semiconductor, hardware, software products
Carmichael Fisher Adds to Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has added Kirsty Brett as a senior consultant in its financial services practice. Ms. Brett, who will be based in Carmichael Fisher’s London office, joins the firm from Harvey Nash and will help develop retail-focused financial services search across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market. “Financial Services
Headlight International Opens Office in Barelona
Executive search firm Headlight International has opened a third European office in Barcelona. The office will be managed jointly by partners Pere Aurell and Sonia Montesinos. Mr. Aurell began his career in executive search in 2004, after a long career in management in the manufacturing, services and life sciences industries. In 2009 he along with
Diversified Search Selected by Luciad and Coca-Cola
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson’s diversity and supply chain practices have been retained by Luciad and The Coca-Cola Company. The firm will be leading Luciad’s search for a CEO in the Washington, D.C. area. Luciad is a Belgium-based defense software company. In another assignment, Coca-Cola has asked Diversified to assist in its search for a group
Morgan Samuels Appoints New Principals
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruiter, has added James Pruett and Michael Sullivan as principals. Mr. Pruett was previously a senior client partner in the Chicago office of Korn/Ferry International, and a member of its global financial services practice with a concentration in the real estate sector. He has led engagements across multiple
HireRight Acquires NDI
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has acquired National Diagnostics, Inc. (NDI), a full-service provider of drug testing and physical exam services that serves U.S. and global employers of all sizes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “NDI's deep expertise, full-service offering, and technology-driven approach mesh well with HireRight's commitment to
Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Boston Record Most Job Growth
Although there was a slight increase in the November 2009 CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, job seekers might be in for a long wait until hiring improves enough for unemployment to drop back into the single digits. The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures U.S. managerial recruitment activity, found that the number of online job postings in November
Kenexa Selected by Amnesty International
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has been selected by human rights group Amnesty International to manage its international recruitment efforts. Amnesty International's potential applicants, for full time, part time and volunteer roles, will be able to search for available jobs on its website, register and receive emails when jobs
JDG Associates Taps Executive Director for ALA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Larry Smith as executive director of the Association for Legal Administrators (ALA). Mr. Smith joins ALA from the American Bar Association where he had been the director of the law practice management section since 2002. ALA is an international professional membership organization dedicated to improving the quality
BIO Career Center Adds to Network
www.biocareercenter.com, an online job board and careers site for life science professionals, has added Northwestern and Columbia University as members of its job board, joining 28 other major life science training Institutions. The job board is specifically designed for post-graduates in the life sciences. Bio Career Center's institution consortium consists of UCLA, Brown, NYU, Georgetown,
Battalia Winston Amrop Acquires Centennial Advisory Group
Battalia Winston Amrop has acquired the executive search business of Centennial Advisory Group. Centennial is a Stamford, CT-based executive search firm specializing in the investment management industry. Frank Carr, founder of Centennial, joins Battalia Winston as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. With more than 12 years of executive search experience, Mr. Carr
Slayton Adds SVP to Chicago Office
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has added Jay D’Aprile to its Chicago office as a senior vice president. Mr. D’Aprile specializes in partnering with his clients’ senior management teams to create and execute nationwide executive search strategies with the goal of attracting, recruiting and placing executive talent. Throughout his career he has successfully
IHRIM Elects New Board Members
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected three executives representing various areas within human resources and information management to its board of directors. David Brook is director of HR systems for the Southern California Medical Group, a non-profit entity within Kaiser Permanente that consists of 7,000 physicians and 35 non-physician executives. He
CDI Corp. Adds Former RightThing Exec
CDI Corp., a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has appointed Brad Dever as vice president of business development for its CDI-Talent Management division. Mr. Dever has an extensive background in the recruiting and staffing industry, with intensive experience selling, implementing and managing the successful delivery of solutions for multiple organizations. He previously served as
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Virgin Blue to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Virgin Blue is an Australian low-cost airline, Australia's second-biggest airline as well as the largest by fleet size to utilize the Virgin brand. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level
Rise in Executive Search Activity Reported
Third quarter data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) indicates a rise in senior recruiting activity during July to September 2009 compared to the second quarter of this year. While annual trends continue to reveal far lower levels of search activity this year, the short term picture shows signs of recovery. Search
Nosal Partners Taps General Counsel for Holiday Retirement
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Randy Wood as general counsel for Holiday Retirement Corporation. Mr. Wood was previously general counsel, vice president and corporate secretary for Golfsmith International Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Paula Elmore, senior partner at Nosal Partners. Holiday Retirement Corporation is
51job Posts Positive Revenues; CFO Resigns
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted third quarter revenues of RMB 219.6 million (U.S. $32.2 million), an increase of 5.1 percent for the same quarter in 2008. Print advertising revenues for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 7.2 percent to RMB 77.1 million (U.S. $11.3 million) compared with
Bluesteps Forms Alliance with the Regus Group
BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) for senior executives, has partnered with The Regus Group, a provider of workplace solutions. The new alliance offers BlueSteps members convenient access to high profile office space, meeting rooms and other professional services. Under the terms of the agreement, all BlueSteps members
Declining Pay Seen Majority of New Senior Executives
Korn/Ferry International’s Executive Compensation Index shows declining pay in 2009 for the majority of new senior executives around the world after reaching a peak in 2008. The study shows that pay for first-year CEOs also declined in the North American and Asian markets in 2009, but increased in Europe, raising the global average CEO compensation
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for Pacific-10 Conference
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by the Pacific-10 Conference to conduct a search for a new chief operating officer and deputy commissioner. The newly-created position will report directly to Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott, with the person selected being responsible for managing many of the day-to-day operations of the Conference. The search is
VMA Group Names Head of Corporate Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has named Crystal Walter as head of its corporate communications practice. Ms. Walter will head a team of consultants focusing on permanent and interim recruitment. “Crystal has developed a comprehensive network of senior communications professionals and helped influence the career decisions of some key industry players,” said Claire Tuffin,
Antal Russia Names New Managing Director
Antal, a provider of professional recruitment services in Russia, has named Michael Germershausen as its new managing director. Antal Russia is part of the global recruitment consultancy FiveTen Group. “In Antal in Moscow, we have a great brand, outstanding people and high morale within the business. But as well as recognizing Michael's outstanding performance, this
