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ZRG Names President of Consulting Solutions
ZRG has appointed Susan Gallagher as president of consulting solutions. She will lead the continued expansion and integration of ZRG’s global consulting platform, further enhancing the firm’s ability to help clients align leadership, culture, and strategy for long-term success. “Susie is exactly the kind of leader we look for at ZRG: forward-thinking, results-driven, and ready to
Build or Buy? Executive Insights into Strategic Talent Planning
As organizations strive to maintain competitive advantage and agility, how they source and develop talent has become a critical differentiator. In today’s dynamic business environment, the debate between “buying” versus “building” talent remains central to strategic workforce planning, according to a recent report from global executive search provider SpenglerFox’s Malgorzata Kosior. “For executives, particularly those leading within
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.
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
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?
Rokos Group Seeking CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Kaye/Bassman Names Leader of North Division, Construction and Real Estate Practice
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has named Lee Martin as managing director and practice leader of the north division within its construction and real estate practice. In this expanded leadership role, he will lead the continued growth of the firm’s commercial real estate, building construction, and construction technology practices across the northern United States, further advancing KBIC’s integrated
How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity
With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is
DSG | Koya Retained by Gilda’s Club Chicago for CEO Search
DSG | Koya has been tapped by Gilda’s Club Chicago to lead in its search for a new CEO. The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. The next CEO will have the chance to build on Gilda’s Club Chicago’s strong foundation while leaving a lasting mark—expanding its reach, deepening community and healthcare
EY Deal Barometer Predicts M&A and PE Deal Volume Rise In 2024
EY just launched its first-ever EY Deal Barometer which uses historical economic and financial market indicators to predict future trends and deal volume outlooks in corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals. At the moment, the Deal Barometer is predicting that corporate U.S. M&A deal volume will rise by 12 percent year-over-year in
Team Capital Opens London Office
Executive search firm Team Capital has opened a new office in London which will serve as an international hub for corporate clients. The firm has also announced it will look to further grow its adviser population that focuses on top companies seeking counsel on their talent and leadership in U.S., Latin America, Europe, Middle East
DHR Places General Counsel at American Credit Acceptance
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has placed Todd S. Manke as vice president and chief risk officer at American Credit Acceptance, LLC (ACA). Serguei Zaychenko, executive vice president, led this search and was assisted by James Restelli, a research associate. Prior to joining ACA, Mr. Manke served as director of consumer insights at Lincoln
Slight Uptick in CEO Turnover as Recovery Looms
While the economic downturn has sent nearly 4.7 million Americans to the unemployment line this year, departures among the nation’s chief executive officers is down nearly 18 percent from a year ago, according to the latest job-cut report by outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. November saw just 94 chief executive officer changes, which
Workstream Names New CFO
Workstream Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has appointed Jerome P. Kelliher as the company's new chief financial officer. Mr. Kelliher, with 13 years of experience at Ernst & Young as a financial professional, will drive the enterprise-wide creation of value for all of Workstream's business units and bring the
Interview: ITeego Chief Discusses Fee Structure in Recruiting (Part 2)
Kevin Jenkins is the CEO and principle 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
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head of Global Markets Practice
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Lee Thacker as managing director and head of its global markets practice. Mr. Thacker will have responsibility for leading the executive search, research and advisory services in global markets across all Sheffield Haworth offices. Initially based in London, he will relocate to the Hong Kong office in
Stanton Chase Selects Head of EMEA
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has elected Panos Manolopoulos as its vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In addition to his new international position, Mr. Panos also serves as managing partner of the U.A.E. He also was the global practice leader in consumer products and services practice group with responsibility over
Spencer Stuart to Lead GM CEO Search
General Motors Corporation has selected Spencer Stuart to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The interim chief, Ed Whitacre, was also selected by Spencer Stuart. Detroit-based General Motors Corp., one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. Founded in 1956
Judge Executive Search Names Managing Director
Judge Executive Search, a division of The Judge Group and a provider of retained executive search services, has added Steve Green as managing director. In his new role, Mr. Green is responsible for the overall day-to-day management and business development at the firm. A 12-year veteran of The Judge Group, Mr. Green was previously in
Barnes Kavelle Becomes BK Cornerstone
Executive search firm Barnes Kavelle has announced that it will change its name to BK Cornerstone, part of global search consultancy Cornerstone International Group. “As a leading European member of the Cornerstone International network we will be known as BK Cornerstone Ltd,” said Neil McLaughlin, managing partner. “This recognizes the increasing importance to our clients
Monster CEO Takes Part in White House Forum On Jobs and Growth
Sal Iannuzzi, chairman, president and CEO of Monster Worldwide, Inc., recently participated in an all-day White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth and shared some of his observations and what Monster is doing to help job seekers. “The White House Forum on Jobs was a call to arms for a group of leaders to
Egon Zehnder Survey: U.S. Confidence Lags in CEO Succession Planning
Recent Fortune 500 CEO resignations are putting the spotlight on CEO succession planning, according to Egon Zehnder. Yet, findings of an Egon Zehnder survey of senior executives reveal none of the top level U.S. executives taking the survey believe their companies are best in class or highly successful at meeting the challenge of succession planning.
Korn Ferry Shows 25 Percent Decline; Futurestep Down 57 Percent
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $140.1 million for the second quarter fiscal 2010, a decrease of 24.6 percent from revenues of $189.3 million a year ago. Fee revenue decreased in all regions due to a 20.7 percent decrease in the overall number of engagements billed and a decrease of 2.8 percent in the average fee
ZoomInfo Unveils New Resource
ZoomInfo, a source for business information on people and companies, has released a new resource for job hunters called FreshContacts, which provides free access to job seekers looking to identify, research and connect with innovative companies and their hiring managers. Providing actionable intelligence on prospective employers, FreshContacts can shorten the time it takes for many
Jobseekers Disapprove of Obama Stimulus Plan
Jobseekers believe that President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package has left much to be desired after coming in to law last February. In a recent online survey of over 970 jobseekers and conducted by career portal, Job.com, 64 percent of respondents do not think that the President's stimulus plan has, in fact, created more jobs
eQuest Partners with JobsDB
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has partnered with JobsDB, a provider of online recruitment services in Asia Pacific, giving customers direct electronic access for posting job positions. JobsDB’s network coverage spans Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The agreement is significant
Recruiters Expect Employment Market to Recover in 2010
Amid signs that higher consumer spending helped lift the U.S. economy in the third quarter, recruiters are forecasting a double-digit increase in executive search assignments in 2010 following a brighter, but slower end to the current year, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). November's survey of 161 executive recruiters found that
CarterBaldwin Places CFO at Greenway Medical
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has recruited James A. Cochran as chief financial officer of Greenway Medical Technologies. Mr. Cochran was previously with TurboChef Technologies, Inc. where he was senior vice president corporate strategy and investor relations from October 2007 until TurboChef's merger with The Middleby Corporation. Greenway Medical Technologies provides the latest in EHR, ambulatory
Nosal Partners Names Leader of Global Clean Technology Practice
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has named John W. Morrow as leader of the global clean technology practice. Based in Nosal Partners’ San Francisco headquarters, Mr. Morrow joined Nosal Partners as a client partner in January 2007. He was promoted to partner in 2009 and will continue to serve in this capacity. Prior
Execuzen Adds to Private Wealth Management Practice
Finance-focused executive search firm Execuzen has added Julia Reece as senior research consultant in its global private wealth management practice in London. Ms. Reece will concentrate on developing industry insight and talent profiling across the sector and internationally. She formerly served as a specialist research consultant in London with a niche real estate search firm
Towers Perrin/Watson Wyatt Merger Cleared in Europe
Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby, Inc. and Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:WW) have been granted conditional clearance from the European Commission to allow the parties to proceed with their merger to form Towers Watson & Co. U.S. antitrust authorities previously cleared the transaction. As part of the European Commission's clearance decision, Watson Wyatt has committed to
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at Education Realty Trust
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Randall L. Churchey as president and chief executive officer of Education Realty Trust, Inc. Mr. Churchey previously served as interim CEO of Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. He also served from 2006 to 2007 as the president and CEO of Golden Gate National Senior Care, the second largest long-term
Job Cuts Fall to the Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years
Employers announced 50,349 planned job cuts in November, which is the fewest number of monthly job cuts since 44,416 were announced nearly 24 months ago in December 2007, according to the report by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The November total was 9.6 percent lower than the 55,679 job cuts announced in
Korn Ferry Extends Focus on Consumer Markets in EMEA
Korn/Ferry International is establishing a Zurich-based consumer markets “hub” that will provide EMEA consumer clients with greater access to the firm’s recruiting and talent management capabilities. Alice Punch, who previously headed the firm’s operations in the Czech Republic, will relocate to Zurich and serve as regional market leader of consumer markets for EMEA. Her primary
Harvey Nash Founder Joins Arrows Group
Recruiting firm Arrows Group has appointed David Higgins as non-executive director. Mr. Higgins is the founder, executive deputy chairman and former chief executive officer of Harvey Nash PLC. “David brings us over 20 years of recruitment industry experience, during which time he built one of the biggest brands of our industry. With offices already well
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
