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Artico Search Recruits Chief Operating Officer for Capitolis
Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor of Artico Search has assisted in the recruitment of Amol Naik as chief operating officer of financial technology company Capitolis. “Capitolis has been growing rapidly, and we have been looking for the right operational leader to help us scale and support further growth in our business,” said Gil Mandelzis, founder and CEO. “Amol has a
Anthem Executive Seeking President for Texas A&M International University
Executive recruitment firm Anthem Executive has been retained by Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to lead in its search for a new president. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy are leading the assignment. Texas A&M International University and the board of regents of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) are searching for a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Strategic Talent Acquisition Planning in 2024
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and executive-level hiring, having a well-curated strategic plan is crucial. With the year coming to a close, a new report from McDermott + Bull’s Jason Levi Pinegar explains that it becomes pivotal to map out an executive hiring and human capital strategy for 2024 to ensure sustained success,
Kaye/Bassman Adds Partner to Lead Legal Practice
Executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has expanded its academic physician practice to include obstetrics and gynecology. Cindy Ornish will be the partner in charge of the new practice. “With the advances in all modalities of women's imaging, cancer research, reproductive advancements, and wellness, to name a few, the demand for these specialty physicians will
Witt/Kieffer to Lead Search for Purdue University
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by Purdue University to lead in its search for a senior vice president for external relations. The position is within the development/foundation/fundraising division at the West Lafayette, IN-based university. Witt/Kieffer assist colleges, universities, national educational associations, foundations, cultural organizations, human service and advocacy organizations, private secondary schools and
Alexander Mann Solutions Elects New Chairman
Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm, has appointed Michael O’Higgins to the position of chairman. Mr. O’Higgins is a former managing partner of PA Consulting and was previously a partner of Price Waterhouse Consulting. He has been chairman of the audit committee since October 2006 and is a non-executive director
Diversified Search Fills Top Post at Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has placed Thomas P. Corcoran executive director of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). Mr. Corcoran joins the DRWC from the Cooper’s Ferry Development Association, Inc (CFDA), where he has served as founding president and CEO for 25 years. DRWC is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the
CEO Departures Fall 20 Percent
It has been a volatile year for CEO turnover and the most recent month has seen 101 CEO changes, marking a 20 percent decline from a nine-month high of 126 in July. The August total is the second lowest of the year, according to the latest report on CEO turnover released by global outplacement firm
Korn Ferry Sued for Gay-Bias
According to a story reported by the Wall Street Journal, former senior client partner Marti Smye has sued Korn/Ferry International for allegedly firing her because she is gay. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims that Korn/Ferry breached her employment contract by dismissing her last year and not paying her nearly $4
Korn Ferry Adds New Board Members
Korn/Ferry International has added Baroness Denise Kingsmill and George T. Shaheen to its board as directors. A former partner at a London law firm, Ms. Kingsmill has held a series of high-profile non executive director and advisory roles in the private sector, including at British Airways, Laing O’Rourke, Royal Bank of Scotland and Telewest Communications.
Scottish-Based Eden Scott Expands Board
Eden Scott, a Scottish-based recruitment firm, has elected Mark Durham and James Milne to its board of directors, bringing the total number of directors to six. Based in the firm's Glasgow office, Mr. Durham has been a divisional manager with Eden Scott since joining the firm in 2006. Overseeing the public sector and IT divisions,
WorkPlace Diversity Critical Talent Driver
Diversity in the workplace continues to remain an important business driver and priority for many Fortune 500 companies. In a Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Capital H Group, 95 percent of those surveyed say that senior management views creating a diverse workforce as a major goal. The ‘Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace’ survey involved
Knightsbridge Acquires MICA Consulting Partners
Knightsbridge Executive Search has acquired MICA Consulting Partners, a Canadian-based leadership solutions consultancy. MICA's specialized expertise in strategic alignment, executive assessment, leadership development, team effectiveness and succession planning, strengthens and deepens Knightsbridge's leadership solutions practice. Knightsbridge provides assessment and coaching, talent attraction, organizational and leadership development, or career management and transition to a wide array
Russell Reynolds Associates Promotes Managing Director
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has promoted Christopher Langhoff to managing director in the firm's corporate officers’ practice, specializing in financial officer assignments. Mr. Langhoff has conducted searches for various roles including CFOs, treasurers, controllers/CAOs, investor relations, and other strategy and corporate development roles for companies in retail, hospitality, consumer products
Phillips Oppenheim Selected by the Studio Theatre
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has been selected to assist The Studio Theatre in its search for a new artistic director. Joy Zinoman, the founding artistic director, has announced that she will retire from The Studio Theatre on September 1, 2010 after 35 years at the helm. Search consultants Becky Klein and Mark Tarnacki will
Kenexa Releases New Leadership Solutions Offering
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has released Kenexa Leadership Solutions. The product suite enables organizations to evaluate dimensions of leader performance, and develops current and future leaders to drive ongoing business performance. The suite of solutions, which consists of an audit into the quality and impact of an organization's
Interview: Recruiting Specialist Jim Gunther Discusses Risk Management Search Sector
Jim Gunther is principal of Harvard Aimes Group. He founded the firm in 1984 as an employer retained executive search firm engaged exclusively in the business of identifying and recruiting corporate risk management professionals. Mr. Gunther formerly served as head of risk management for Schiavone Corporation, Food Fair/Pantry Pride, and the Howard Johnson Company. In
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at ACCION
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Michael Schlein as president and chief executive officer of ACCION. Mr. Schlein previously served as president of international franchise management at Citigroup. "It's been a privilege to serve on the search committee, and we extend our deep thanks to the recruitment firm for their exhaustive work," said Catherine
Global Senior Executives Predict Rebound in Early 2010
Results from a recent poll of global senior executive members of BlueSteps revealed that 48 percent expect the economy to rebound in the first half of 2010. Only 25 percent of those surveyed believe a recovery will occur in the second half of 2009, with 27 percent not expecting a recovery until the second half
Carmichael Fisher Names Office Head in London
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has added Guy Adams as head of practice for legal recruitment in its London office. Mr. Adams most recently served as manager and head of Europe (legal recruitment) at Taylor Root. Prior to that he held various positions at legal firms Norton Rose, McGrigors and Reynolds Porter Chamberlain. “Our legal
Adicio Launches New Classifieds Sites
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched a variety of new online classifieds sites for clients on their real estate, careers and motors platforms in recent months. New Adicio real estate sites include NWHomes.com for The Seattle Times; TriadHomes.com for Greensboro News & Record; Omaha World-Herald’s Marketplace
StepStone Launches Candidate Tracker Web Service
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has launched a new web service, Candidate Tracker, which brings recruitment management solutions to companies. Candidate Tracker will automate much of the administration in hiring staff, from posting a new job on multiple online sites to managing the offer process. Candidate Tracker enables customers to purchase
Boyden Expands San Francisco Technology Practice
Boyden’s San Francisco technology practice has added Dan Grosh as managing director focusing on the executive hiring needs for venture capital and private equity backed companies. Mr. Grosh’s expertise includes search projects for both public and private companies within the global technology, cleantech and industrial verticals. He has conducted assignments providing executive leadership talent in
Cornerstone Adds Estonian-Based Executive Lab to Network
Global executive search firm Global executive search firm Cornerstone International Group has strengthened its positions in the Baltic and Nordic region by adding a new partner, the Estonian-based Executive Lab, to its network. Executive Lab, owned and managed by its founder, Tonis Arro, will join Cornerstone. For more than 20 years. Mr. Arro has worked
Sign of Improvement: Monster Index Rises Sharply
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, rose in August, seeing its highest monthly rate of improvement in four years, as a majority of industries, occupations, and regions registered increased online job availability following the slow
CTPartners Names Partner in NYC Office
CTPartners has added Dr. Marie E. Kelly to the CTPartners board consultants practice as a partner in New York. Through board assessment she will assist clients in evaluating current board composition in order to improve board performance. As a member of CTPartners Board Consultants, Dr. Kelly will serve clients ranging from global corporations to non-profits,
TillmanCarlson Places IT Exec at Lawson Products
Chicago-based TillmanCarlson has placed Robert Border as senior vice president of information technology for Lawson Products, Inc. Mr. Border most recently served as managing director, information technology for Midwest Generation where he was the top IT leader for this $1 billion subsidiary of Edison Mission Energy. Headquartered in Des Plaines, IL, Lawson Products is an
Isaacson, Miller Completes Chief Search for AMNH
Isaacson, Miller has placed Linda Perry-Lube as chief digital officer for The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Ms. Perry-Lube joins the Museum from Beyond Interaction, a Mediacom digital marketing and media company, where she was executive vice president, senior partner, and digital marketing specialist. Search consultants Vivian Brocard and Stephanie Fidel led the search.
Interview: Online Recruiting Founder Sees Major Role for Social Networking Sites in Recruiting Sector
Bill Warren is executive director of DirectEmployers Association, a non-profit consortium of leading U.S. corporations, in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Mr. Warren is widely recognized as the founder of online recruiting. In 1992 Mr. Warren founded Online Career Center (OCC), the first employment site on the Internet. He remained
Korn Ferry Posts 43 Percent Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $116.8 million for the first quarter fiscal 2010, a decrease of 43.2 percent from revenues of $205.7 million a year ago. The Los-Angeles-based recruiter reported a loss per share of $0.05 (excluding an $18.2 million restructuring charge recorded in the period) compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.36 in
Russell Reynolds Associates Selected by Amedisys
Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Amedisys, Inc. to fill the positions of president/chief operating officer and chief information officer. The searches will be national in scope and will include both internal and external candidates. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Amedisys is one of America's leading home health and hospice nursing companies. With a
AIMS International Names New Sector Global Head
AIMS International has elected John W. Poracky to serve as the organization’s global head of the pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life sciences practice team. AIMS has formalized six practice teams to better service global clients in the fields of automotive, energy, financial services, industrial and engineering, information technology and telecom, and pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science.
DHR Adds To Silicon Valley Office
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has named Anthony A. Tansimore as executive vice president based out of the firm’s Silicon Valley office. Mr. Tansimore previously served as senior consultant at The 360 Group, an executive search and consulting firm serving the nonprofit sector. Prior to that, he served as chief financial officer of the
Job Cuts Fall to Second Lowest Total of the Year
Planned job cuts declined in August to the second lowest level of the year as employers announced layoffs totaling 76,456, according to the latest job-cut report by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. August was 21 percent lower than July, when 97,373 job cuts were announced. This marks the sixth time in the
