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AI Meets Executive Search: The New Algorithmic Era
Artificial intelligence is transforming how executive search is conducted, from sourcing and shortlisting to delivery and client engagement. In today’s competitive landscape, AI isn’t just a tool to speed up the process, it’s fast becoming a critical edge for winning mandates and enhancing outcomes. “The hype is over,” said Andrew Quinn, CTO of Ezekia and
Wray Executive Search Recruits CEO for Twin Hospitality Group
The hospitality industry continues to see strong demand for proven leadership as brands expand, innovate, and compete for market share. Wray Executive Search, a provider of executive search and advisory services in the restaurant, foodservice, retail, and franchise industries, recently assisted in the recruitment of Kim Boerema as the new CEO of Twin Hospitality Group
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.
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
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?
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
A Look at the Shifting Roles of Today’s CFO
CFOs are responsible for managing risks and planning for the what if moments. They are the architects of business resilience and growth. They have taken on new responsibilities in environmental, social, and governance matters; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate strategy, to name a few, according to a recent report from Egon Zehnder. And they are
Heidrick & Struggles Leads CEO Search for Pinnacle Entertainment
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by Pinnacle Entertainment to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Pinnacle Entertainment is a developer, owner and operator of casinos and related hotel and entertainment facilities, which operates six major casino destinations in the U.S. and small international properties in Argentina.
Taleo Posts Nine Percent Revenue Gain
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted fourth quarter 2009 revenues of $50.5 million, a five percent increase from $46.6 million during the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company earned $4.6 million, or 13 cents per share, compared with a loss of $2.5 million, or 8 cents
Interview: Hiring Demand is Building in the U.K. Financial Services Sector
Simon Vaughan-Edwards is managing director and head of EMEA Global Markets for London-based Correlate Search. He began his executive search career in 1997 when he joined financial markets boutique, Stephens International. In 2000, he moved to Correlate Search, a specialist financial markets headhunting firm that works with a select number of banks, hedge funds, asset
ChampionScott Partners Taps Worldwide HR Head
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Christine Brennan as senior vice president of worldwide human resources at VeriSign. Ms. Brennan joins VeriSign from the Bank of Ireland where she served as the head of group human resources, based in Dublin. VeriSign is a provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. ChampionScott Partners
Chandler Group Executive Search Adds VP
Chandler Group Executive Search has appointed Nancy Hanna as vice president. Ms. Hanna brings over 30 years of senior human resources leadership in the technology, manufacturing, education, and insurance industries. Prior to joining Chandler Group, she served in executive roles for Silicon Graphics, Ceridian, PLATO Learning, Cray Research, and Reliastar. “We are fortunate to attract
Rockpools and Tardis Group Join Forces
U.K.-based executive search firm Rockpools has joined forces with the global executive search and selection firm, Tardis Group. The deal provides Rockpools with access to Tardis’s global markets, with offices in Sydney, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, New York and Dubai. “The venture is a win-win for both companies, with Rockpools increasing its search and selection
Kforce Posts Q4 Dip in Earnings
Kforce Inc./(NASDAQ:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, has announced fourth quarter of 2009 revenue of $224.6 million, a decrease of 6.8 percent from $240.9 million in revenues a year ago. The company earned $3.5 million, or nine cents per diluted share, in the period ended Dec. 31, compared to a loss of
Tech CEOS Plan to Hire in 2010
Seventy-two percent of tech CEOs are confident about growth this year, with nearly three quarters (72.9 percent) of the respondents stating that they plan to increase headcount in 2010. The survey was conducted by executive search firm Polachi Inc., which polled a total of 155 CEOs at technology companies across the country. “We have seen
Morgan Samuels Completes Search for Harris Corp
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruiter, has placed Andy Start as president of international business at Harris Corporation’s RF Communications Division. Mr. Start had most recently been managing director and vice president – BAE Systems Platform Solutions, London. Harris Corporation develops communications products for government and commercial customers worldwide, makes microwave, satellite, and
Kelly Services Posts 2009 Decline of Over 20 Percent
Kelly Services, Inc./(NASDAQ:KELY), a global provider of workforce solutions, has posted revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $1.2 billion, a seven percent decrease compared to the corresponding quarter in 2008. The company reported a net loss of $8.2 million, or 23 cents a share, compared with a loss of $88.7 million, or $2.55
Boyden to Lead CEO Search for SF AIDS Foundation
Boyden has been tapped by the San Francisco Aids Foundation to lead its search for a new chief executive. The search will be headed by Neil Sims, a managing director based in the firm's San Francisco office. The San Francisco AIDS Foundation provides leadership to prevent new HIV infections. Founded in 1946, Boyden is an
Accenture Adds Human Services Practice Director
Jerry Friedman has joined Accenture’s human services practice as director of strategic initiatives. Mr. Friedman has served as the American Public Human Services Association’s (APHSA) executive director since 2001. “Human services agencies face unprecedented pressure to meet increasing demands for citizen services at a time when budgets continue to decline,” said Steve Rohleder, group chief
HireVue Chosen by Mosaic Sales Solutions
Video interviewing provider HireVue has been selected by Mosaic Sales Solutions, a field sales and marketing company to streamline its hiring process. “Mosaic Sales Solutions is a unique and exciting company for an HR technology provider like HireVue to partner with,” says Mark Newman, HireVue's CEO. “They are in the business of people. To be
Korn Ferry Hires Former OppenheimerFunds CEO
Korn/Ferry International has added John V. Murphy as managing director for the asset and wealth management sector of its global financial markets practice. He will be based in the firm's Boston office. Mr. Murphy joins Korn/Ferry after eight years at OppenheimerFunds, Inc. where he most recently served as chairman and previously was the company's CEO
Eric Salmon & Partners Adds to Paris Office
Executive search firm Eric Salmon & Partners has named Lorraine Kron du Luart as a recruiting manager in its Paris office. Ms. Kron du Luart was most recently the founder of LKL-partners. Prior to that, she spent two years as a principal with Heidrick & Struggles. She also formerly served as engagement manager/professional development manager
Isaacson, Miller Retained by Antioch College
Isaacson, Miller has been selected by the Antioch College board pro tempore to assist in its search for a new president. John M. Isaacson, principal of the firm, will lead the search. Work has already begun and it is expected that the board will announce its selection by mid-summer or early fall. Antioch College is
Kenexa Posts 13.3 Percent Reveue Loss
Kenexa Corporation/(NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has posted revenues of $39.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, a 13.3 percent decrease from revenues of $45.1 million a year ago. The company recorded net income of $294,000, or $0.01 per share, from a loss of $120.9 million, or
Paycor Releases HR Performer Software
Paycor, a provider of payroll, HR and time keeping solutions, has released its latest HR Performer software. HR Performer is a web-based solution developed by Paycor's software experts. The software allows human resource professionals, managers and staff to perform administrative functions online, from entering or updating information to transacting benefit enrollment requests and ensuring compliancy.
Nosal Partners Completes Search for Smart Modular
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed John A. Scaramuzzo Jr. as senior vice president and general manager, storage business unit at SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. Mr. Scaramuzzo was most recently senior vice president and general manager, enterprise compute division at Seagate Technology LLC. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and
Employment Index Edges Down in January
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 January, while the annual rate of decline moderated to an almost-flat three percent, as the Index appears close to emerging from a period of
DHR Expands Canadian Practice
Executive search firm DHR International has expanded its Canadian presence in Toronto through the acquisition of six former Boyden employees who will join DHR’s Toronto team: Gary Huggins will serve as managing director of Toronto; Rod Malcolm joins as executive vice president and consumer practice group leader; Sussannah Kelly and Beverleigh Aquilanti join as executive
Futurestep Selected by SEC
Futurestep, a provider of talent acquisition solutions, has been selected by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide talent acquisition solutions to help the agency address its talent needs. Futurestep's work for the SEC will include both recruitment and strategic services, with a focus on the implementation of talent acquisition processes and support related
Monster to Acquire Yahoo! HotJobs
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of online recruitment site Yahoo! HotJobs from Yahoo! for $225 million in cash. Monster and Yahoo! have also entered into a three year commercial traffic agreement, to take effect upon the closing of the acquisition, in which Monster will become Yahoo!'s provider
Spherion Posts Large Revenue Loss
Recruiting giant Spherion Corporation/(NYSE:SFN) posted fourth quarter 2009 revenues of $456 million, a 29 percent decline from revenues of $505 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company posted adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $3.2 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with adjusted earnings of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per share,
DavenportMajor Places Marketing Exec at Metropcs
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Robert Fant as the vice president of marketing and brand management for MetroPCS. Mr. Fant previously served as director of advertising at Advance Auto Parts. MetroPCS Communications, incorporated in 2004, is a wireless communications provider that offers wireless broadband mobile services under the MetroPCS brand in selected metropolitan areas in
INAC Adds Indian-Based Firm to Network
Brussels-headquartered INAC Executive Search Worldwide, a global network of search consultants, has added Aryan HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to its network. With offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, Aryan HR Consulting was established in 1992 and has consulting experience in executive search and Organizational Capability Enhancement (OCE). “We are delighted to join INAC, present in
Interview: Tatum CEO Discusses Interim Search Services
Rich D’Amaro is a tenured executive who joined professional services firm Tatum LLC as chairman and CEO in February 2005. He brings a wealth of experience in strategic management, venture funding, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions. His career began at KPMG LLP where after 21 years he departed as a member of the firm's
Stepstone Launches Online Assessment Tool
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has created a free online assessment tool that can assist businesses to quickly evaluate the effectiveness of their performance management processes. Companies taking the assessment will receive a personalized scorecard of key talent performance indicators, such as leadership effectiveness and individual goal tracking, to help evaluate
Canaan Ridge Hosts Recruiting Development Event
Fourteen executive search consultants successfully completed the most recent professional development program conducted by Canaan Ridge. The Exceptional Search Consultant program was held in Palm Beach and provided insight on industry best practices related to sales effectiveness, building client reputation and the ideal search. In addition, participants spent a full day taking a comprehensive look
Integrated Talent Management Leads to Profitable Companies
Amid a shaky job market and predictions of massive turnover once the economy rebounds, a new study confirms that companies with integrated talent management processes not only achieved greater year-over-year profitability, but are also better positioned to achieve long-term success than companies with disparate HR processes and employee database systems. The study, “Integrated Talent Management:
Department of Labor Awards Goodwill $7.3 Million for Green Jobs
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced that Goodwill Industries International will receive a $7.3 million grant as part of “Pathways Out of Poverty,” a funding opportunity authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The grant will provide funds to create green job training programs as a strategy to
