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Buffkin / Baker Assists Fort Lewis College with the Recruitment of 11th President
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Heather J. Shotton as the 11th president of Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Partner Ann Yates and associate partner Pelema Ellis led the assignment. After a six-month search, the presidential search committee chose Dr. Shotton from more than 75 applicants. “Dr. Shotton brings a wealth of experience and a deep
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
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.
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for American Credit Acceptance
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Debra Noll as general counsel at American Credit Acceptance. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Deb is exceptionally well-positioned to support American Credit Acceptance as it continues to grow and adapt in a complex environment,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn
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?
Kincannon & Reed Appoints VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has expanded with the addition of Dan Evans as vice president of marketing and business development. “Dan brings a strong background in building brands, driving growth, and connecting strategy to execution,” said Stephanie Liska, president of Kincannon & Reed. “Throughout his career,
Women Founders Gain Ground in Human Capital M&A
A meaningful shift has been unfolding across the executive search industry. Over the past decade, a growing number of highly specialized boutiques have been founded and led by women, many of whom built successful careers within larger firms before launching businesses of their own. What is becoming increasingly clear is that investors are paying attention.
Private Equity Recruiting – Return on Investment: Creating Value with Talent
Talent has become a defining driver of performance in private equity, shaping how firms manage risk, execute strategy, and deliver sustained returns. As deal cycles tighten and value creation depends increasingly on operational excellence, leadership quality and organizational design are no longer secondary considerations — they are central to how firms source, underwrite, and scale
AGB Search Seeking Chief Information Technology Officer for Slippery Rock University
Washington, D.C.-based recruitment firm AGB Search, which specializes in higher education leadership assignments, has been retained by Slippery Rock University to lead in its search for a chief information technology officer (CITO). Kimberly Templeton, Margaret Plympton, and Anne Hoffman are leading the assignment. This leader serves as the University’s senior technology executive, providing strategic vision, leadership, and executive
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
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
Trends for Private Equity in 2024
As we kick off the new year, DHR Global asked its practice group leaders to reflect on the trends they have seen in their industry in 2023 and what may lie ahead in 2024. The firm’s private equity practice, led by Keith Giarman, managing partner, global private equity, discusses C-Suite talent, relocation and work-from-home challenges, growth-focused leadership,
Maven Partners Expands Board
U.K.-based Maven Partners has announced the appointment of Matthew Leedham to its board and as joint managing partner. Mr. Leedham has worked in the recruitment industry for 18 years with Michael Page Plc where he was a founder director and head of the executive search practice in London until he resigned earlier this year. At
SearchPath Opens New Office in Texas
SearchPath International has added Mateo Marquez in Frisco, TX to open the company’s 67th franchise. Mr. Marquez will operate as iMMpact Talent Partners, specializing in executive recruitment for the sports, sports marketing and sports media arena. In his nine years of recruiting experience he has helped build a 500 person sales force at ReachLocal, Inc.
Monster Posts 35 Percent Revenue Drop
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $215 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared with $332 million in the comparable quarter of 2008, a 35 percent decline. Monster Worldwide generated 42 percent of its revenue outside the U.S. and total revenue was negatively impacted by $7.4 million from unfavorable foreign exchange
ProLaurum Acquires Comella Consulting Group
Buenos Aires-based executive search firm Prolaurum has acquired Miami-headquartered Comella Consulting Group (CCG). Founded in 2002 in Miami, Comella Consulting offers executive search services for companies operating in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. “The acquisition of CCG is part of a strategy to position Prolaurum as the leading emerging global
McDermott & Bull Recruits CFO for Talyor Guitars
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Barbara Wight as chief financial officer of Taylor Guitars. Ms. Wight gained almost 20 years of finance and operations experience at T-Systems International, Inc., where she began as a corporate controller and rose to chief operating officer and CFO. “Barbara’s success with founder-owned & operated businesses makes her
Salary.com Creates New Tool for Small Businesses
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has launched PayrollManager Express, the company's new small business payroll offering. The product features no-touch tax management and advanced payroll options, and offers small business owners an easy-to-use, lower-cost alternative to traditional payroll systems. By adding PayrollManager Express to its portfolio of HR
Interview: Donna Karnal Gives Insiders Look into Current State of Recruiting Industry
Donna S. Karnal is managing partner of Ultimate Solutions, LLC, a retained executive search firm focused on the human capital industry. With 20-plus years in search, Ms. Karnal formerly served as national director of recruiting for Korn/Ferry International. Prior to launching Ultimate Solutions, she was with another firm where she developed the 'search for search'
The Onstott Group Adds Former Gilbert Tweed Director
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has added Randy Cyr as a managing director. With over 15 years of executive search experience, Mr. Cyr has successfully completed hundreds of executive search assignments with particular focus in the technology, life sciences and industrial sectors. Prior to joining The Onstott Group, he was a managing director at
DHR Places CEO at CRS Reprocessing Services
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has recruited Scott T. Massie as chief executive officer at CRS Reprocessing Services, LLC, a portfolio company of two private equity sponsors, Argosy Capital and Capital Solutions, Inc. Lawrence D. Poster, executive vice president at DHR, led the search. Mr. Massie most recently served as CEO at EPV Solar,
Employers Struggle to Find Talent Despite Increase in Jobseekers
Despite high unemployment levels, recruiters are still struggling to identify the right candidates for their client organizations, according to research by SHL, a provider of talent assessment solutions. Almost half (41 percent) of the recruiters questioned say that the number of applications per job has increased since the start of the recession, yet only 23
SuccessFactors Posts 30 Percent Revenue Increase
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted third quarter revenues of $38.7 million, an increase of 30 percent, compared to $29.7 million in the same period a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $2 million, or three cents per share, down from a loss of $20.4 million, or 37 cents per share, in the third
Heidrick & Struggles Posts 35 Percent Worldwide Decline
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $103.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, a decline of 34.6 percent from $158.3 million a year ago. Net revenue declined 37.7 percent in the Americas, 36.9 percent in Europe (approximately 31 percent on a constant currency basis), and
InterQuest Group Adds Managing Directors
InterQuest Group plc, a U.K.-based specialist IT recruitment group, has expanded with the additions of Lisa Dixon and Matt Crawcour. Ms. Dixon joins as managing director of InterQuest Solutions, the firm’s newly launched managed services business. She has over 10 years experience in the recruitment industry, most recently acting as head of recruitment operations at
Continued Weakness in White Collar Job Demand
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures U.S. managerial recruitment activity, found that the number of online job postings in October fell to 67.8, down slightly from the September value of 68.4. The October 2009 Index is down 5.6 points from a year ago. “Weak hiring in September and October, which historically are strong months for
Korn Ferry Adds Former Fannie Mae Executive
Korn/Ferry International has added Linda Madrid to the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as senior client partner in its legal center of expertise. In this role, she will focus on legal and compliance executive searches for a wide range of public and privately held companies, premier law firms and academic and nonprofit clients. Ms. Madrid previously
Ferneborg Group Completes Search for Walt Disney Company
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has placed Joan Mudget as vice president of international labor standards at The Walt Disney Company. Ms. Mudget previously served as vice president of supply chain at Nordstrom Product Group. The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise
Adicio Launches Its First Careers Site in Sweden
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched a redesigned careers site for Computer Sweden, the first Adicio-powered site in Sweden. IDG Sweden AB is a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), whose online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment
DavenportMajor Places Yahoo Exec at Good Tech
DavenportMajor Executive Search has placed Alex Broquet as chief quality officer for Good Technology. Mr. Broquet previously served as director of quality and assurance at Yahoo! DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and board of director recruitment for life sciences and technology clients as well as recruitment in the emerging
Aviation Search Firm Marlborough Extends Services
Aviation industry executive search firm Marlborough has extended its reach into tourism, leisure & hospitality sector recruitment. The Brussels-based firm has also announced the addition of Marlborough Interim and the extension of its services to the field of management consultancy. In practice, it has been advising clients for some time on issues beyond executive search
Horton Expands in France
Horton International France has appointed Pierre Louis Santos as a new partner. Prior to joining Horton, Mr. Santos served as an officer in the French navy, after graduating as an engineer. He then served as chairman and chief executive officer both in France and Africa in various industrial groups, specialized in software, automotive equipment, utilities,
StepStone Records Slight Revenue Decline in Q3
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has recorded revenues of €24.1m for the third quarter of 2009, a slight decline from revenues of €24.7m during the same quarter a year ago. The company delivered underlying adjusted EBITDA of EUR2.6m (Q2 2009: EUR2.9m) and generated cash from operations of EUR1.3m. During the quarter,
IMD International Adds Four New Member Firms
IMD International Search Group has added Australia-based Jo Fisher Executive, ESGI, Ltd. in Hong Kong and New York City, London-headquartered Piedmont, Ltd. and Advantage Partners in Cleveland and Las Vegas, as its newest member firms. These additions strengthen IMD International’s global reach by expanding presence on three continents and adding expertise in key industry verticals
Spencer Stuart to Find CEO for Zygo Corp
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Zygo Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO J. Bruce Robinson will be retiring and plans to transition from his current role into a non-director consulting position with the company. The transition is expected to occur during the second
Dice Posts 33 Percent Revenue Decrease
Dice, a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $26.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, a decline of 33 percent from $39.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. The company attributed the decline to a significant decline in recruitment activity which impacted both Dice.com and eFinancialCareers.
TheLadders.com Debut New Features
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has debuted new features on its RecruitLadder enterprise recruiting solution. The new site features include redesigned search functionality, detailed candidate profile tools and a new clipboard capability to connect recruiters to its database of $100K+ job seekers. “The new RecruitLadder features are the result of extensive
Interview: 680 Partners’ Ross Freeman Discusses Advantages of Boutique Firms
As founder of 680 Partners LLC, Ross Freeman has specialized in executive search for a wide array of industries over the past decade. Mr. Freeman works in long term partnerships with many top venture capital firms, private equity and LBO funds to help build senior management teams. 680 Partners specializes in recruiting senior executives including:
Coleman Lew & Associates Adds Partner
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates has named Matthew S. Turner as the firm's 11th partner with responsibility for directing and expanding its Leadership Development Resources (LDR) practice. “We are excited about Matt heading our firm's LDR practice after it posted a 32 percent gain in revenue compared to the same time period in 2008,”
G Alexander and Assoc. Places Director at Blue Grass Airport
Executive search firm G. Alexander and Associates has recruited Eric J. Frankl as executive director for Lexington, KY-based Blue Grass Airport. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport board and Guy Huguelet, president of the executive search firm G. Alexander and Associates, conducted a nationwide, six-month search for its new executive director. Mr. Huguelet held interviews with
Adecco to Aquire MPS Group
Human resource solutions company Adecco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MPS Group, Inc., a provider of recruitment and business solutions, for $13.80 per common share in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. This represents a premium of 24 percent over Monday's closing stock price and a premium of 27 percent
DirectEmployers Makes Employers Jobs Easier to Find
Responding to member requests the DirectEmployers Association is helping member companies and job seekers connect more quickly with each other without the filter and costs of a third party commercial enterprise. “Even in a tight economy there are over 3 million jobs available in the U.S. economy. Job seekers need to be able to locate
Study Highlights Strategies for Most Effective $100k+ Recruiting
Results from a study by the Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global association for talent management, indicates that a growing number of skilled, six-figure earners is requiring employers to rethink their high level hiring strategies, turning to cost effective and time efficient tools to access, source and hire qualified candidates. According to the report, titled
