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Veteran Search Consultant Euris Belle Dies
Executive search veteran Euris Belle died on September 8, 2025. “Euris was a top professional and exceptional human being,” said Christopher Hunt, president of Hunt Scanlon Media. “She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.” “I reflect on the passing and life of Euris Belle, my esteemed former colleague at Heidrick & Struggles and
Wall Street’s Summer Deal Surge Redefines Talent Demands
According to The Wall Street Journal, the first week of August marked the highest-volume week for U.S. M&A in nearly four years. Union Pacific’s $71.5 billion purchase of Norfolk Southern led the spree, alongside deals from Alphabet, Global Payments, Charter Communications, and Constellation Energy. Bankers attribute the resurgence to a resilient economy, expectations of lower interest
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
10 Benefits of Using an Executive Search Firm
Are you tired of sifting through endless resumes, conducting unproductive interviews, and still struggling to find the perfect addition to your team? Time wasted on recruitment can feel like a never-ending drain on productivity, leaving you longing for those hours back to focus on what truly matters – building exceptional teams, according to a recent
Recruiting Revenues Dip 33 Percent in 2009
The 2009 executive search industry summary released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) indicates growing activity in senior management hiring during the fourth quarter of 2009. While overall industry revenues plummeted 32.5 percent in 2009 from their highest ever levels in 2008, the fourth quarter saw a 7.3 percent annual increase in searches
TRANSEARCH Opens Office in Prague
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Prague, Czech Republic. Marcela Fajtova and Roman Molek become the principal consultants in the office. Ms. Fajtova has an extensive background in the logistics, pharma and medical devices industries. She also has a background in leadership development, talent evaluation, management assessment and change management. Mr. Molek has
Digby Morgan Adds to Dubai Office
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has added Debbie Gillie as a consultant in its Dubai office. Ms. Gillie has worked in the Middle East for the past 18 months in the property, banking and, latterly, recruitment sectors at Real HR. Prior to this she worked at recruitment specialist Hays.
Kelly Government Solutions Selected by GSA
Kelly Government Solutions, the government services division of Kelly Services, Inc., a global provider of workforce solutions, has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contract to provide federal agencies with access to a broad spectrum of human resources professionals. Under terms of the five-year contract, Kelly will provide human resources professionals, including benefits
Hewitt Associates Acquires Senior Educators Ltd.
Hewitt Associates, Inc., a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, has acquired Senior Educators Ltd., a Web-based retiree medical insurance exchange that provides unbiased assistance to Medicare recipients seeking supplemental insurance products. “The retiree health insurance market represents an attractive growth opportunity for Hewitt as more employers discontinue retiree medical coverage or look for
Diversified Search Adds Managing Director in New York
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has named Hugo Fueglein as managing director in its New York office. Mr. Fueglein has completed assignments for chief information officers, chief technology officers and other key leadership positions in technology for a broad scope of clients. His 21 year search career includes serving as executive vice president with DHR International
Heidrick & Struggles Expands Singapore Office
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced the addition of Alice Tan to its Singapore office. Ms. Tan comes to the firm with 10 years of search experience which includes consulting assignments on management issues across Asia Pacific. At Heidrick & Struggles, she will focus on building relationships with regional clients within
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
