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Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits CFO for Fossil Group
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has placed Randy Greben as chief financial officer of Fossil Group. The search was led by Kyle Rudy, Karen Ouchterloney, and Kerry Scott. He replaces Andrew Skobe, interim CFO. The appointment reinforces Fossil Group’s continued commitment to building its leadership team to drive long-term profitable growth. “We are thrilled to welcome
Wilson Appoints CFO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson Human Capital Group (Wilson) has named Audrey Lara as its new CFO. “We’re thrilled to have Audrey on board,” said John Wilson, CEO of Wilson. “Her knack for driving financial and operational excellence, coupled with her ability to build inclusive, high-performing teams, will be key as we continue to grow and innovate. Audrey’s strategic mindset
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,
Ways to Avoid Unintended Bias During the Executive Hiring Process
Hiring at the C-suite and executive level typically involves considering many variables when evaluating candidates. To find the strongest “fit” for an executive role, candidates must undergo a gauntlet of interviews, assessments, and referencing, according to a recent article from JM Search’s Louis Montgomery and Chuck Egoville. Along the way, they are vetted against key requirements such
America’s Job Exchange Partners with Arbita
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Arbita, a provider of recruitment-marketing technology, media planning, and services. The alliance enables Arbita clients to purchase recruiting solutions and compliance services from America's Job Exchange (AJE) directly through their account managers. America's Job Exchange will also work closely
Companies Lacking Ability to Lead, Recruit and Retain
According to Aon Consulting, a global human capital consulting firm, of the 1,313 employers polled for its recent survey, 85 percent said talent retention and ability to meet talent/skills needs for leadership roles (84 percent) are top priorities. However, many reported that they are not effectively delivering these services with only 46 percent stating they
HireRight Taps VP of Operations
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Catherine Aldrich as vice president of operations. Ms. Aldrich has more than 20 years of background screening, public records research, verification, and compliance experience and will be responsible for leading HireRight's service delivery functions in verifications, public records, and customer service. Her professional background
Korn Ferry Adds Office Manager in Bangalore Office
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Venkat Shastry as client partner and office manager based in the firm’s Bangalore office. Mr. Shastry will work within Korn/Ferry’s technology and professional services practices and provide overall leadership and local support for all other industry vertical practices that the firm specializes in. Mr. Shastry is a co-founder of Stanton Chase
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for Silver Lake
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Mark Gillett as director value creation at Silver Lake. Mr. Gillett, based in London, will lead value creation in Europe. Mr. Gillett joins the company from Alvarez & Marsal, where he was a managing director, led the development of the private equity performance improvement services in Europe. Silver
RSA Promotes Finance Director
Global recruiter RSA has added Matt Ryans as finance director. In his role, Mr. Ryans will oversee RSA’s global budgeting process, manage the firm’s financial risk and long-term financial planning. He previously served as RSA’s financial controller. “We believe Matt is well positioned to succeed in this new role given his broad financial knowledge and
PeopleClick Releases New Products
Peopleclick, Inc., a global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, has announced the latest product releases of Peopleclick Contact Management, Peopleclick Interview Scheduling and Peopleclick Onboarding. These releases provide new capabilities for recruiters resulting in enhanced usability and increased productivity. These latest product releases have focused on helping recruiters streamline the
Tatum Expands New England Practice
Tatum LLC has added Gail Marcus to its New England practice to support the firm’s growth in this region. Ms. Marcus assumes the role of healthcare segment leader, where she will serve the operational, technological and financial needs of healthcare clients throughout New England. “Tatum is uniquely positioned to help healthcare organizations address the many
JobVite Forms Alliance with JigSaw
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has partnered with Jigsaw, a provider of Data as a Service (DaaS) and user generated business information, to bring real-time contact information to its talent acquisition platform. The partnership streamlines candidate search on the web, enabling companies to target talent for open jobs and reach prospective candidates easily.
Succession Planning in the C-Suite Lagging
Fifty-nine percent of executives do not feel their company has a defined succession plan in place, according to the most recent Executive Quiz results released by the Korn/Ferry Institute. The quiz results also suggest that most companies are not adequately prepared should their CEO resign suddenly. When executives were asked if they knew who would
Academic Search International Fills Post at UNSW
Academic Search International (ASI) has placed Professor Merlin Crossley as the new dean of science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. Currently a professor of molecular genetics at the University of Sydney, Mr. Crossley previously served as acting dean of science, director of research in the University’s College of Sciences
Kenexa Announces Management Changes
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has named Eric Lochner as chief marketing officer and Sarah Teten as chief customer officer. For the past two years, Mr. Lochner has been based in Europe as managing director, EMEA, where he has helped Kenexa expand its footprint in Europe and the Middle
Correlate Search Expands in Hong Kong
Executive search firm Correlate Financial Markets Limited (formerly known as Akamai Financial Markets) has opened Correlate Search (Hong Kong) Limited. Niall MacDonald and Russell Kopp will assume joint managing director responsibilities across the region. Both are former recruiters for Whitney Group in Asia. “We are delighted to be back on the ground in Asia, recognizing
DHR Places Risk Officer at ACA
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has recruited Todd S. Manke as vice president and chief risk officer at American Credit Acceptance, LLC (ACA). Serguei Zaychenko, executive vice president, led the search and was assisted by James Restelli, a research associate. Prior to joining ACA, Mr. Manke served as director of consumer insights at Lincoln
Caldwell Partners Posts Q4 Revenue Decline
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted fourth quarter fiscal revenues of $4.53 million, up slightly compared to $4.59 million the previous year. The addition of partners in the U.S. generated operating revenue of $1.7 million in 2009 (10 percent of total operating revenues) and $0.7 million in the 2009 fourth quarter
Accenture Inks Three-Year Deal with German Organization
Accenture has inked a three-year contract with The German Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate to transform its current personnel administration and payroll system into an integrated and standardized human resource management platform. The new platform will make personnel administration and payroll accounting of the Federal State more efficient. The new platform, named IPEMA, is based on
eQuest Application Now Available Via Taleo’s Solution Exchange
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has announced that Taleo Corporation will offer job board performance product Prophesy3 via the Taleo Solution Exchange, the company's online application marketplace for talent solutions. Prophesy3 keeps track of every aspect of the Internet advertising and hiring process. Utilizing these statistics gives customers job
Berkeley Scott Appoints Division Head
U.K.-based recruitment consultancy Berkeley Scott has added Sam Parkin as head of senior appointments for the hospitality and leisure division. Ms. Parkin, who has eight years of experience in recruitment industry, joins from the company from Cherry Red Recruitment. “Sam is an extremely respected and proficient executive recruiter in the senior management arena,” said managing
Pinstripe Announces Additions
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Erin Lange as senior vice president of operations excellence and innovation, Greg Summers as business development director and Frank Johnson as the healthcare practice leader. Ms. Lange previously held various roles at GE, including manager of professional staffing for the Americas. Mr.
Epsen Fuller/IMD International Fills Post for 2ERGO
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller/IMD International Search Group has placed John Orlando as managing director of 2ergo Americas. Mr. Orlando previously served as the chief marketing officer at Livewire Mobile. “While it was immediately clear that John is a recognized and well-respected figure in the mobile communications industry, John’s career has spanned the breadth of
SoftScape and Jobfox Release New Tool for E-Recruitment
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, and career site Jobfox have teamed to deliver ResumePal, a new universal online standard job application that’s seamlessly integrated with Softscape’s platform. This e-recruitment innovation enables organizations to save on recruiting advertising costs, accept applications from candidates using mobile devices, match and rank candidates to the best
CEO Turnover Falls in October
October saw 89 chief executive officers leave their posts, 15 percent fewer than September’s 105 and 29 percent lower than the 125 CEO departures recorded in October 2008, according to the latest job-cut report by outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. October marked the eighth time this year that CEO turnover was lower than
Boyden Expands in Italy
Boyden has selected independent executive search firm Mindoor to help revitalize its Italian operations. Headquartered in Milan, Mindoor will operate as Boyden Italy with a team of 15 led by Anders Lindholm, who will serve as managing director and partner. Mindoor has operated as an independent recruiting firm serving clients throughout Europe since 2000 and
Adicio Launches MatchCast
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched its new performance-based matching tool, MatchCast. This new tool automatically matches relevant candidates to advertiser job listings. MatchCast leverages Adicio’s search technology using criteria such as the job’s title, description and requirements, to pinpoint relevant candidates based on their resume
CTPartners Reports Candidate Stick Rate of 90 Percent
New York City-headquartered CTPartners has announced that its audited candidate stick rate was 90 percent for all executives placed during the period January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and still employed by their company as of September 30, 2009. Stick Rate is defined by CTPartners’ management as the measure of whether the placed candidate
DHR Adds to Healthcare Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has named Donna Pratt, MD, as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. Pratt will join the firm’s healthcare practice and have responsibility for the recruitment and placement of a variety of healthcare professionals including physician executives such as chief medical officers, medical directors and VPMAs, among
Signium International Expands in India
Signium International has added India-based Quest Career Solutions to its global network of retained executive search consultancies. Quest Career Solutions’ search team consists of Kiran Koppula, Ranjit Jose, Girish Salvi and Neelam Gupta. The consultants bring to Signium extensive executive search experience in the BFSI, infrastructure, telecom, media & entertainment and pharmaceuticals sectors. Signium International
Talentor Opens Office in Romania
Talentor Recruitment Consultancy has opened a new office in Bucharest, Romania. This extends Talentor's coverage across Northern and Central Europe to nine markets, which includes Poland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia and Romania. “We are launching a new office in Bucharest and we are very excited about further extending our coverage across central
Nosal Partners Recruits CFO for MEMC Electronic
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Tim Oliver as senior vice president and chief financial officer at MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. Mr. Oliver was previously SVP and CFO for Metavante Technologies Inc. in Milwaukee. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO. MEMC is a global leader in the manufacture
Beyond the Bottom Line Adds Executive Search Service
Beyond the Bottom Line, an interim CFO firm for nonprofits and social enterprises, has launched an executive search and recruitment practice that will specialize in placing top-tier financial and accounting executives, such as chief financial officers, controllers and accounting directors. At a time when many nonprofits are evaluating future staffing needs and making plans to
Slayton Search Partners Fills Top HR Post for World Kitchen
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has placed Jim Aikins as executive vice president of human resources for World Kitchen, a market leader in bakeware, dinnerware, kitchen and household tools, rangetop cookware and cutlery products. The search was executed by John D. Nimesheim, managing director in Slayton’s Chicago office. Most recently, Mr. Aikins served
