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SearchWide Global Tapped to Find New Leader for Cody Yellowstone
The Park County Travel Council (Cody Yellowstone) has retained executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global to lead in its search for a new executive director. Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, is leading the assignment. The Park County Travel Council (PCTC) executive director coordinates and oversees the administration of Park County’s four percent lodging tax. They are responsible
Interim Executives: When a Temporary Solution is the Smartest Move
In the high-pressure world of private equity, timing is everything—especially when it comes to leadership. Interim executives offer private equity firms a powerful, strategic solution for navigating leadership gaps, high-stakes transitions, and operational challenges. Hiring interim C-suite executives can often be a smarter move than scrambling to fill the role permanently on a fast timeline, according
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.
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
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?
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
The ExeQfind Group Forms Alliance with Aspire HR Consultants
The ExeQfind Group has formed a strategic partnership with Aspire HR Consultants – Middle East, an executive search and leadership advisory firm covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from offices across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. “Partnering with Aspire HR Consultants represents a significant step in strengthening our international capabilities,” said Warren
Private Equity Faces Growing Leadership Succession Risks
Private equity firms are placing greater emphasis on leadership planning as talent availability becomes an increasingly important factor in value creation. For executive search firms, that shift is expanding the mandate beyond filling immediate vacancies to helping sponsors identify succession risks, build deeper leadership pipelines, and prepare portfolio companies for transition well before a critical
Cook Silverman Search Tapped by EPACANDO to Help Find New Executive Director
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by East Palo Alto Community Alliance and Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Current executive director Duane Bay is planning to retire. The non-profit seeks an experienced, community-centered executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter: Building the capacity
RH Perry & Associates Retained by Skagit Valley College for President Search
RH Perry & Associates has been selected by Skagit Valley College (SVC) to lead in its search for a new president. The assignment is being led by senior consultant Sue DeWine and and Paul G. Doeg, president and chief operating officer. The president will strengthen the College’s ‘One College’ approach by enhancing coordination across the Mount Vernon and Whidbey
Modern Executive Solutions Names Managing Director
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Matheus Furlan as managing director. “Matheus brings a global perspective to leadership development, with experience helping executives and teams navigate change, build self-awareness, and lead more effectively across cultures and business contexts,” Modern said in a LinkedIn post. “His background as a master coach, facilitator,
HiBob Secures Funding to Drive AI-powered Enterprise
Tel Aviv-based HR tech platform HiBob has announced an investment led by Salesforce with additional participation from Farallon. This marks a key milestone in HiBob’s evolution from a modern HR platform into an organizational intelligence layer for modern businesses. The investment reflects a shared belief that trusted workforce data and organizational context will become critical infrastructure for the AI-powered enterprise.
The M&A Predictions That Shaped 2026
Ansarada’s 2026 Global M&A Predictions Report brought together 26 dealmakers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand around four central expectations: M&A would remain resilient despite uncertainty, interest-rate relief could unlock activity, energy and technology would attract capital while consumer sectors lagged, and AI would become increasingly important to both asset
Korn Ferry Posts Q1 Fiscal-Year 2027 Revenues of $756.5 Million
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q1 fiscal-year 2027 revenues of $756.5 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year with growth in all regions. This marks the firm’s sixth consecutive quarter of top line growth. The growth was led by double digit growth in search and workforce solutions of 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively.In addition, first
AGB Search Seeking University of Illinois System President
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has tapped Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search to lead in its search for the University of Illinois System president. Roderick McDavis, Sally Mason and Garry W. Owens are leading the assignment. The president will lead the system into the next era of higher education with strategic vision, effective and authentic communication, and a
CarterBaldwin Assists AdelFi With Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Cameron Forbes as chief innovation and technology officer of AdelFi, a division of Christian Community Credit Union. His appointment is a key piece of AdelFi’s strategy investing in enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory readiness, scaled digital channels for engagement and accessibility, and improved personalized, digitally enabled member experiences. Associate partner
Wilson Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has named Spiro Papanicolaou as chief marketing officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jean-Francois Vezina, Mr. Papanicolaou will lead Wilson’s global marketing and revenue operations, with accountability for go-to-market strategy, demand generation, brand, and commercial performance across the business. “As we continue shaping the future of Wilson, marketing leadership will be critical to how
The New Finance Reality: Managing Capital Regimes, Not Just Cycles
Energy CFOs are navigating a changing financial landscape in which access to capital is becoming as important as movements in commodity markets. As public markets, private capital, infrastructure investors, project finance, and incentive-driven structures increasingly operate under different expectations, finance leaders are being asked to manage a far more fragmented environment. According to The Energists,
SPMB Recruits Chief AI and Data Officer for Ford Motor Company
SPMB Executive Search has placed Mano Mannoochahr as chief AI and data officer of Ford Motor Company. Managing partner Mike Doonan led the assignment. “Few leaders bring Mano’s combination of modern AI expertise, experience operating at enormous enterprise scale, and deep industrial grounding,” Mr. Doonan said. “That made him uniquely suited to help Ford translate the potential
Isaacson, Miller Assists Folger Shakespeare Library with CFO Search
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Wendy Lin as the new CFO of Folger Shakespeare Library. Dan Rodas led the search with Stephanie Simon, and Robin Dougherty. Her arrival coincides with the start of strategic planning at the nearly 100-year-old organization, and she will guide financial analysis and operational execution under the leadership of Folger director Farah Karim-Cooper. Ms. Lin
Coulter Partners Places Chief Marketing Officer for NRG Therapeutics
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Claus Sundgreen as chief medical officer of NRG Therapeutics Ltd. Managing partner Kay Wardle led the assignment. “NRG was seeking a rare combination of clinical development expertise, neuroscience leadership, and deep knowledge of ALS. Our search focused on identifying leaders with a proven track record of advancing innovative therapies through critical
Flatiron Search Partners Appoints Partner
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has expanded with the addition of Dan Rubin as partner. “Dan works with clients across the consumer landscape to place the right leaders in the right roles at the right time,” Flatiron Search Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “He brings deep experience in retail and consumer goods, with particular expertise placing general
The Counteroffer Problem: What C-Suite Leaders Need to Know
Executive search assignments can unravel at the finish line for reasons that have little to do with candidate quality or cultural fit. Counteroffers have become an increasingly important consideration for search consultants and their clients as companies compete to retain proven senior leaders in a tight talent market. For organizations pursuing C-suite talent, understanding a
Furst Group Assists the American Society for Clinical Pathology with CEO Search
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Alexandra Brown as CEO of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) following her successful tenure as interim CEO over the past year. The selection was made after a national search and based on the recommendation from a search committee
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits President and CEO for Baltimore Community Lending
Following a comprehensive national search led by BroadView Talent Partners, Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (BCL) has hired Calvin Gladney as president and CEO. Tracy McMillan, Robyn Quinn, and Donna Young led the assignment. He succeeds longtime Watchen Harris-Bruce, whose leadership has strengthened BCL’s position as a leading community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to expanding access to capital and creating
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 162,000 in August as the U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.0 million, changed little in August. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Asian declined to 3.2 percent in August.
Recruiting Firms Continue to Focus on Winning New Business in 2024
In the midst of a tumultuous year and uncertain global economy, the recruiting industry in 2023 focused on maintaining revenue and margin in the face of declining job requisitions and slower conversions. As a result of these challenges, firms seem to have stalled in their digital transformation journey, according to a new report from Bullhorn. In 2020
PeopleClick Acquired in $100 Million Deal
Bedford Funding, a private equity firm with $800 million in available capital specializing in investments in the software and IT sector, has announced its $100 million acquisition of Peopleclick, Inc., a provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions. Peopleclick will join with Authoria, an existing Bedford Funding portfolio company and provider of
Former FiveTen Recruiter Establishes Andersen Partnership
Niall Hamill, the former chief operating officer of FiveTen Asia Pacific, has acquired Stirling Andersen, an insurance-focused recruiter based in Sydney. The firm will join the newly assembled Andersen Partnership, which will specialize in the insurance, banking, accounting and technology markets. Stirling Andersen was founded by Beth Osmont, who serves as managing director, in July
Korn Ferry Acquires SENSA Solutions
Korn/Ferry International has acquired McLean, VA-based SENSA Solutions, a management consulting firm known for its leadership and organizational development solutions utilized by U.S. federal agencies. Korn/Ferry anticipates that the acquisition of SENSA will be accretive to earnings within the first 12 to 18 months of ownership. Founded in 1996, SENSA is recognized for its U.S.
Search Firms Anticipating 19 Percent Jump in Assignments
ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index increased in December as the outlook for the executive employment market and the recruiting industry continued to brighten amid signs the economy is rebounding. Executive recruiting firms now expect a 19 percent increase in management search assignments from corporate clients, the highest since early 2008, and are adding staff in anticipation
TillmanCarlson Places CIO at Carter’s
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Janet Sherlock as vice president and chief information officer at Carter's, Inc. Ms. Sherlock joins Carter's from AMR Research, Inc. where she served as research director, retail. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Carter's is a provider of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. TillmanCarlson is
Career Partners Joint Ventures with JSTN
Career Partners International (CPI), a partnership of career transition and coaching firms, has announced a joint venture with Job Search Television Network (JSTN). As part of the venture, CPI will provide viewers with advice on a range of career management topics such as setting career direction, developing a compelling resume, networking and interviewing. In addition,
Salary.com Launches New Employee Development
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has expanded employee development and career planning capabilities that are now included in the latest release of its TalentManager Suite. TalentManager is an integrated suite of on-demand performance management, compensation planning and succession planning tools. With TalentManager's expanded development and career planning capabilities,
Manpower Selected by Austrialian Defense Force
Manpower Inc. has announced that the Australian Defense Force (ADF) selected Manpower to lead its outcome-based recruiting services program. Delivering the largest and most complex Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) program in the world, Manpower will manage ADF's complete recruitment-process life cycle as a seamless extension of the company's human resources department. “We take very seriously
Employers Expect Uptick in Hiring in the New Year
The encouraging news regarding the economy may be easing hiring fears, as employers signal an increase in their plans to hire in the new year, according to CareerBuilder’s 2010 Job Forecast. While employers continue to closely monitor the progress of recovery for the U.S. economy, they are beginning to consider hiring strategies designed to preserve
Global Instability Keeping Execs From Career Moves
Businesses worldwide are having trouble acquiring top-level talent yet a recent survey of its global members by IMD International Search Group, an international search firm, found that concerns over market instability are making executives think twice before considering career changes. A majority of those survey respondents indicated difficulty in acquiring top-level talent despite rising unemployment.
InterSearch Adds Consultants in Denmark
InterSearch Worldwide’s Denmark partner, Hedegaard InterSearch, has added Frank Henriksen and Per Munch as consultants. After 25 years in managerial positions in large Danish and international companies, Mr. Henriksen has obtained significant business experience and a large network within top management in the Danish business community. He also has experience in management consulting, strategy, organizational
DHR Adds to Healthcare Practice Group
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has added Skip Fiordalis as a member of its healthcare practice group. Mr. Fiordalis was previously founder and principal of Fiordalis Associates headquartered in Orlando for over 20 years. The firm, established in 1987, conducted exclusive retainer searches nationwide for healthcare C-suite executives, deans of medical schools, physician chiefs
Accenture Posts 11 Percent Q1 Revenue Drop
Accenture/(NYSE:CAN) has posted first quarter of fiscal 2010 net revenues of $5.38 billion, compared with $6.02 billion last year, a decrease of 11 percent in U.S. dollars and 12 percent in local currency from the same period last year and within the company’s guided range. Net income for the quarter was $525 million, compared with
AIMS International Adds Mode HR as Member Firm in Australia
AIMS International has added Mode HR as a member firm in Australia. “The decision to join AIMS International was as much for Mode’s Australian clients as it was for Mode HR,” said Kevin Wallis, CEO of Mode HR. “Being part of a global practice allows us to connect our local clients to our international peers.
Omega Resource Group Names Head of Executive Search
Omega Resource Group PLC has added Steven Fulwell as head of executive search. Mr. Fulwell brings a wealth of executive search and consultancy experience to the group, previously spending eight years at specialist executive search firm Hill McGlynn. “Steve has already proved his worth to us in the short time since he arrived,” said Alan
CEOs Planning to Increase Workforce Expenses
As signs of economic recovery continue to positively trend, 57 percent of CEOs interviewed for PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Trendsetter Barometer survey plan to increase their total workforce expenses over the next 12 to 18 months. Concurrently, the majority of private companies surveyed (57 percent) reported being affected by reductions in their companies' workforces as a
TillmanCarlson Places Senior Director at Kellogg Company
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited Gurinder Kaur as senior director of global marketing systems for Kellogg Company. Ms. Kaur joins Kellogg’s from Diageo plc where she served as vice president of global digital and relationship marketing IT. Headquartered in Battle Creek, MI, Kellogg Company is a producer of cereal and a leading producer
Epsen Fuller Completes Search fo MTDA
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller/IMD International Search Group has placed David Gan, M.D., as executive director and head of drug safety at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America, Inc. (MTDA). Dr. Gan was most recently the head of global signal detection and safety data management with Bristol-Myers Squibb. “The leadership, deep understanding and track record of
Adicio Selected to Power the Advocate’s New Jobs Site
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has been selected to power The Advocate’s new jobs site, www.2theadvocate.com/jobs in Baton Rouge, LA. The Advocate is owned by Louisiana Broadcasting LLC and Capital City Press LLC. The site gives employers a way to showcase their company and job openings in
Interview: Slow Recovery Expected Across Europe as Executive Recruiting Sector Bends with the Times
Catherine Brossard is founding partner of HR consulting firm AIMS International France. Since its inception in 1994, Ms. Brossard has specialized in one-on-one executive coaching, team coaching, skills assessment, HR development training, managerial and team competency development, and executive recruiting. Ms. Brossard built her career in the high technology sector where she gained invaluable sales
Gundersen Partners Names Managing Director in London
Executive search firm Gundersen Partners has appointed Sarah Thewlis as managing director of the London offices. This planned step has been advanced following the sudden death of her predecessor, Tony Bucher; it was always the intention that Ms. Thewlis would take over in 2010 when Mr. Bucher was to become chairman of the U.K. Group.
DavenportMajor Fills Post for Abbott Diabetes Care
DavenportMajor Executive Search has recruited Mary Getz as divisional vice president of quality and compliance at Abbott Diabetes Care. Ms. Getz formerly served as VP of quality and compliance at Biosense Webster, Johnson and Johnson. Abbott Diabetes Care is developing products to reduce the discomfort and inconvenience of blood glucose monitoring; introducing systems that are
TriNet Group Appoints COO
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has named Carlos Galarce as chief operating officer. Mr. Galarce’s first priority is the acceleration of the company’s technology upgrade process related to the closing of its acquisition of Florida-based Gevity in June. He will also focus on the advancement of the
Finance Job Seekers Remain Upbeat
As the economy begins to show signs of a recovery, about two-thirds of job seekers in the financial services sector are confident that they will be employed within the next six months. This optimism exists even as 79 percent of job seekers acknowledge that their job search is taking longer than they had initially expected.
SoftScape Expands in EMEA
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has appointed Matt Park to lead the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) strategic global accounts and William Dockery as EMEA director of sales responsible for further expanding the company's global customer base. Both will apply their expertise within global enterprises and the human capital management (HCM)
Tatum Names Head of Denver Office
Tatum LLC has added Terry Peltes as managing partner of its Denver office. He will be responsible for developing, expanding and managing Tatum's Denver practice. Prior to joining Tatum, Mr. Peltes was the executive chairman of ALN Medical Management. Before that he was president and CEO of Aptiv Technology Partners and president and CEO of
Nosal Partners Completes Searches for Midland Credit
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Ronald E. Naves as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, as well as Ruth Clay as SVP of human resources for Midland Credit Management, a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, Inc. in San Diego. Mr. Naves was most recently SVP of legal affairs for Gemstar
Kronos Selected by Wellstar Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by WellStar Health System for its integrated suite of workforce management solutions to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. The solution will be used to manage more than 11,000 employees across WellStar Health System's five hospitals in northwest Georgia. “Healthcare organizations are increasingly supplementing time and
Korn Ferry Adds Vice Chairman in NY Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Melanie Kusin to its New York office as a vice chairman and senior client partner in the firm's board & CEO services practice. Ms. Kusin joins the firm from Heidrick & Struggles, where she most recently served as vice chairman. She previously was global managing partner for the consumer practice. Ms.
Odgers Berndtson Announces Acquisitions in Russia and Poland
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has acquired Moscow-based Pynes & Moerner and Warsaw-headquartered Kaluzynski & Madeja. Terms and conditions of the deals were not disclosed. Pynes & Moerner offers executive search and selection services, consults clients on building management teams, and designs executive remuneration models, motivation and development structures. Kaluzynski & Madeja provides executive
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead CEO Search for Rockefeller & Co.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Rockefeller & Company to lead in its search for a chief executive officer. Established by John D. Rockefeller over 125 years ago, Rockefeller & Company is a wealth management firm based in New York. With a worldwide network of 39 offices and
