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Reshaping the Talent Playbook in the Age of AI
In the age of AI, rapid technological advancements are revolutionizing the way organizations are approaching talent management. Heightened levels of automation are already reshaping recruitment, assessment, and team building while improving workforce optimization – all while balancing the critical need for ethical, human-centric decision-making. Hunt Scanlon Media is convening over 250 chief talent officers, CHROs,
ON Partners Recruits CEO for Power Integrations
ON Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Jennifer Lloyd as the new CEO of NASDAQ-traded Power Integrations in San Jose, CA. Partners Tim Conti, Mike Lynch, and Cher Murphy led the assignment. She succeeds Balu Balakrishnan, who has served as CEO since 2002. A former member of Power Integrations’ board of directors, Dr. Lloyd has been reappointed
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.
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
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?
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
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
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
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
Conviction And Speed To Drive M&A Deals In 2024
The M&A market has always operated in a boom/bust cycle of expansion and contraction. And the last couple of years have been no exception. According to Bain & Company’s latest Global M&A Report, rising interest rates among other factors represented a significant obstacle for dealmakers. But the biggest hurdle according to the consultancy was the valuation gap between
Conselium Opens International Division
Conselium, an executive search firm with a specialty in ethics and compliance, has introduced Conselium International Executive Search, serving Europe, Latin America and Asia. “In response to growing client needs, Conselium International Executive Search was created to assist clients looking to bolster their compliance and ethics talent in offices and locations across the globe,” said
SoftScape Selected by Dave & Buster’s
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has been selected by Dave & Buster's, an operator of high volume entertainment and dining complexes, to roll out a new talent management solution. Softscape's HR platform will manage performance management, succession planning, and learning management for Dave & Buster's to improve visibility and efficiency of critical
VMA Group Seeks Recruiters to Grow Global Business
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has named Oskar Yasar, currently managing director of VMA Search, as managing director of VMA International where he will spearhead the expansion of VMA Group's offices in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and Australia. As part of the firm’s strategy to develop its international network and to
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at Hill-Rom Holdings
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited John J. Greisch as chief executive officer of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. Mr. Greisch most recently served as Baxter International's president of international operations and was formerly the company’s CFO. Hill-Rom is a worldwide manufacturer and provider of medical technologies and related services for the health care industry. Founded
Tatum Adds to Chicago Office
Tatum LLC has added James Dimitriou as managing partner of the Chicago office. He will be responsible for developing, expanding and managing Tatum's Chicago practice. Prior to joining Tatum, Mr. Dimitriou was the executive vice president of nGenera Corporation where he managed sales of more than $70m in sales across the four major business units
Prince Houston Taps CEO for Janus Capital Group
New York-based executive search firm The Prince Houston Group has placed Richard M. Weil as chief executive officer at The Janus Capital Group Inc. Mr. Weil previously spent 13 years with PIMCO where he most recently served as their global head of PIMCO Advisory, a member of the executive committee, and member of the board
DHR Names New EVP
Executive search firm DHR International has named John V. Jazylo as executive vice president where he will split his time between the firm’s New York and Newark offices. Prior to joining DHR, Mr. Jazylo served as president, managing director and founder of JVJ Associates, a management wellness practice specializing in organizational performance (team assessment and
Korn Ferry Adds to North America Real Estate Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Anthony J. LoPinto as head of its North America real estate practice. He will be based in Korn/Ferry’s New York office. Mr. LoPinto joins Korn/Ferry from Equinox Partners, a boutique real estate executive search firm, where he served as founder and CEO and oversaw offices in New York, Washington D.C., San
Saba Posts Revenue Gain
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $27.5 million for the second quarter year 2010, up 6.4 percent from revenues of $25.8 million a year ago. The company earned $1 million, or seven cents per share, compared to a loss of $355,000, or one cent per share, in the
Despite Weak Labor Market, Workers Still Plan to Job Change
Recent improvements in the economy may have some workers preparing to move to a new job in the new year, with nearly one-in-five workers (19 percent) reporting they plan to leave their current job in 2010 to find a new one. Nine percent said they plan to leave in 2011. This is according to CareerBuilder’s
Preston | Reffett Adds Director to Open San Antonio Office
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added John Hughes, formerly the founder of Hughes / Valdez Executive Search as a managing director. Mr. Hughes will establish a new office based in San Antonio. Prior to establishing his own executive recruitment firm, Mr. Hughes held recruiting leadership roles in food retail, specialty retail, distribution, manufacturing, club retail,
Major, Lindsey & Africa Places General Counsel at Marina Bay Sands
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Faris Alsagoff as Asia general counsel of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The search was led by Caroline Lim, leader of MLA’s in-house practice in Asia. “Marina Bay Sands was looking for someone with experience working with the Singapore government who would fit into the Sands
HR Outsourcing Association Adds to Global Board
Recruiting company Spherion Corporation has announced that Rebecca Callahan, president of the company's SourceRight Solutions division, has been elected to the Human Resources Outsourcing Association's (HROA) global board of trustees. In this new role, Ms. Callahan joins an exclusive group of internationally recognized HR and HRO leaders representing the talent acquisition community. Together with the
Monster Employment Index Dips in December
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 four points in December, amid a relatively mild seasonal fall in online recruitment activity. On a year-over-year basis, the Index is now down 12 percent, the mildest
Interview: Recruiting CEO Tim Sheffield Discusses Investing for the Future and Leveraging a Global Brand
Tim Sheffield is founder and chief executive of executive search firm Sheffield Haworth Group. He began his career on the London, Chicago and Sydney Exchanges selling and trading Exchange Traded Derivatives. Since 1993, Mr. Sheffield has been responsible for the management and strategic development of the Sheffield Haworth Group, creating the leading specialist international executive
AESC Names Americas Council Board Member
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has selected Kenneth D. Carrick Jr., partner and managing director of Coleman Lew & Associates, as an Americas council board member for a three-year term. “Coleman Lew & Associates is a long-time member of the AESC,” said Mr. Carrick. “I am pleased to serve on the Americas council
America’s Job Exchange Partners with Igenti
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Igenti, an applicant tracking system provider that specializes in system applications related to hiring and marketing. The partnership will enable Igenti clients to purchase America's Job Exchange (AJE) services directly through their Igenti account managers. “We are thrilled to
JDG Associates Taps New Director for CIAP
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Dennis Hart as the new executive director of the Construction Industry Advancement Program. Mr. Hart comes to CIAP from the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust where he has been the executive director since 2003. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been serving the executive recruitment needs
eQuest Achieves Oracle Validated Integration
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has achieved Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle E-Business suite 12.1 and Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise 9.0. Now, Oracle users, for either solution, can post, edit, and delete jobs at virtually any job board in the world without leaving their Oracle application. “We are extremely proud
ZRG Partners Opens Office in Frankfurt
ZRG Partners Inc., a global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has opened a new office in Frankfurt, Germany, headed by Stephan Breitfeld. Mr. Breitfeld brings 13 years of retained search experience to ZRG, formerly serving as a managing director with Stanton Chase International. “Based on client demand and receptivity of the firm's
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
