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Harris Search Associates Recruits CIO for Northwest State Community College
Following a national search that included a highly competitive, diverse candidate pool, Harris Search Associates has recruited Darin Seiler as chief information officer of Northwest State Community College. Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ led the assignment. Mr. Seiler has over 25 years of technology experience, driving data-informed decision-making and leading transformative IT initiatives. He most recently served as chief information
Leveraging Succession Planning to Drive Organizational Growth
As industries face unprecedented levels of disruption and innovation, organizations with deliberate and forward-thinking succession strategies are best positioned to secure long-term growth. At N2Growth, they have observed that companies treating succession planning as a core business strategy protect their operational continuity and build resilience. This article explores the multifaceted value of succession planning and
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Integrating Cultural Humility into the Coaching Process
Building a positive workplace culture has become one of the top priorities for organizations around the world. Since the pandemic, many employers have focused on building workplace environments in which their employees can feel safe, engaged, inspired, and productive. According to human capital experts and talent industry leaders, it is positive workplace culture that now
Nosal Partners Names Leader of Global Clean Technology Practice
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has named John W. Morrow as leader of the global clean technology practice. Based in Nosal Partners’ San Francisco headquarters, Mr. Morrow joined Nosal Partners as a client partner in January 2007. He was promoted to partner in 2009 and will continue to serve in this capacity. Prior
Execuzen Adds to Private Wealth Management Practice
Finance-focused executive search firm Execuzen has added Julia Reece as senior research consultant in its global private wealth management practice in London. Ms. Reece will concentrate on developing industry insight and talent profiling across the sector and internationally. She formerly served as a specialist research consultant in London with a niche real estate search firm
Towers Perrin/Watson Wyatt Merger Cleared in Europe
Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby, Inc. and Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:WW) have been granted conditional clearance from the European Commission to allow the parties to proceed with their merger to form Towers Watson & Co. U.S. antitrust authorities previously cleared the transaction. As part of the European Commission's clearance decision, Watson Wyatt has committed to
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at Education Realty Trust
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Randall L. Churchey as president and chief executive officer of Education Realty Trust, Inc. Mr. Churchey previously served as interim CEO of Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. He also served from 2006 to 2007 as the president and CEO of Golden Gate National Senior Care, the second largest long-term
Job Cuts Fall to the Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years
Employers announced 50,349 planned job cuts in November, which is the fewest number of monthly job cuts since 44,416 were announced nearly 24 months ago in December 2007, according to the report by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The November total was 9.6 percent lower than the 55,679 job cuts announced in
Korn Ferry Extends Focus on Consumer Markets in EMEA
Korn/Ferry International is establishing a Zurich-based consumer markets “hub” that will provide EMEA consumer clients with greater access to the firm’s recruiting and talent management capabilities. Alice Punch, who previously headed the firm’s operations in the Czech Republic, will relocate to Zurich and serve as regional market leader of consumer markets for EMEA. Her primary
Harvey Nash Founder Joins Arrows Group
Recruiting firm Arrows Group has appointed David Higgins as non-executive director. Mr. Higgins is the founder, executive deputy chairman and former chief executive officer of Harvey Nash PLC. “David brings us over 20 years of recruitment industry experience, during which time he built one of the biggest brands of our industry. With offices already well
The Buffkin Group Completes Search for PeopleFirst
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Stacy Bratcher as executive vice president post acute at Peoplefirst. Ms. Bratcher comes to Peoplefirst from Salus Rehab, where she served as vice president of operations. The search was led by Buffkin partner Brian Kelley in the firm’s Stamford, Conn office. Peoplefirst Rehabilitation staffs and manages the
JobScience Adds Former SalesForce.com Exec as COO
Jobscience, Inc., a provider of human capital management solutions, has named former salesforce.com exec Cary Fulbright as chief operating officer. Mr. Fulbright was the first senior vice president of worldwide marketing and products, created the corporate sales business organization, and was first chief strategy officer at salesforce.com. He helped grow that company's revenues from $7
Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in November
The Monster Employment Index, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, edged down one point in November, as online demand for workers remained muted across the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, the Index is now down 17 percent, the mildest
Interview: ITeego Chief Discusses Fee Structure in Recruiting (Part 1)
Kevin Jenkins is the CEO and top IT recruiter at ITeego, a national web technology recruiting firm based in Austin, Texas. Mr. Jenkins has been recruiting in the web technology space for nearly a decade. In addition to recruiting, he is an entrepreneur and investor in a number of internet start-ups aimed at the human
Korn Ferry Adds to San Francisco Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Allen J. Delattre as technology global market managing director. Mr. Delattre, who will be based out of the Firm’s San Francisco office, will report to Korn/Ferry CEO Gary Burnison and serve on the firm’s global operating committee. He joins Korn/Ferry after more than 20 years at Accenture, where he most recently
Phoenix Management Launches Healthcare Practice Group
Phoenix Management Services has launched a healthcare practice group that will focus on financial and operational assessments; restructurings and turnarounds; mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; interim management and executive search for hospitals and hospital systems throughout the U.S. Phoenix's healthcare practice will be led by healthcare industry veterans Ken Doran and Will Moore, who have over
Heidrick & Struggles to Find CFO for Constant Contact
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Constant Contact to lead its search for a new chief financial officer. Current CFO Steven R. Wasserman has announced his intention to resign. With more than 300,000 customers, Constant Contact is a provider of email marketing, event marketing and online survey tools for
One-Fifth of Managers to Increase Hiring Plans in 2010
As the recruitment market levels out, hiring expectations by employers and recruiters are improving for the first time in 18 months, finds a new survey by Dice Holdings, Inc., a provider of specialized career websites for professional communities. However, caution and uncertainty still abound with employers split nearly 50-50 on the key labor market issue:
DHR Expands into Bangalore
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has expanded into Bangalore, India with the appointment of Harold D’Souza as senior vice president. Mr. D’Souza’s industry expertise includes all areas of the technology sector. Over the last six years he has successfully worked with organizations – both Indian and MNC – in the semiconductor, hardware, software products
Carmichael Fisher Adds to Financial Services Practice
Executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has added Kirsty Brett as a senior consultant in its financial services practice. Ms. Brett, who will be based in Carmichael Fisher’s London office, joins the firm from Harvey Nash and will help develop retail-focused financial services search across the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market. “Financial Services
Headlight International Opens Office in Barelona
Executive search firm Headlight International has opened a third European office in Barcelona. The office will be managed jointly by partners Pere Aurell and Sonia Montesinos. Mr. Aurell began his career in executive search in 2004, after a long career in management in the manufacturing, services and life sciences industries. In 2009 he along with
Diversified Search Selected by Luciad and Coca-Cola
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson’s diversity and supply chain practices have been retained by Luciad and The Coca-Cola Company. The firm will be leading Luciad’s search for a CEO in the Washington, D.C. area. Luciad is a Belgium-based defense software company. In another assignment, Coca-Cola has asked Diversified to assist in its search for a group
Morgan Samuels Appoints New Principals
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruiter, has added James Pruett and Michael Sullivan as principals. Mr. Pruett was previously a senior client partner in the Chicago office of Korn/Ferry International, and a member of its global financial services practice with a concentration in the real estate sector. He has led engagements across multiple
HireRight Acquires NDI
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has acquired National Diagnostics, Inc. (NDI), a full-service provider of drug testing and physical exam services that serves U.S. and global employers of all sizes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “NDI's deep expertise, full-service offering, and technology-driven approach mesh well with HireRight's commitment to
Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Boston Record Most Job Growth
Although there was a slight increase in the November 2009 CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, job seekers might be in for a long wait until hiring improves enough for unemployment to drop back into the single digits. The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures U.S. managerial recruitment activity, found that the number of online job postings in November
Kenexa Selected by Amnesty International
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has been selected by human rights group Amnesty International to manage its international recruitment efforts. Amnesty International's potential applicants, for full time, part time and volunteer roles, will be able to search for available jobs on its website, register and receive emails when jobs
JDG Associates Taps Executive Director for ALA
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Larry Smith as executive director of the Association for Legal Administrators (ALA). Mr. Smith joins ALA from the American Bar Association where he had been the director of the law practice management section since 2002. ALA is an international professional membership organization dedicated to improving the quality
BIO Career Center Adds to Network
www.biocareercenter.com, an online job board and careers site for life science professionals, has added Northwestern and Columbia University as members of its job board, joining 28 other major life science training Institutions. The job board is specifically designed for post-graduates in the life sciences. Bio Career Center's institution consortium consists of UCLA, Brown, NYU, Georgetown,
Battalia Winston Amrop Acquires Centennial Advisory Group
Battalia Winston Amrop has acquired the executive search business of Centennial Advisory Group. Centennial is a Stamford, CT-based executive search firm specializing in the investment management industry. Frank Carr, founder of Centennial, joins Battalia Winston as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. With more than 12 years of executive search experience, Mr. Carr
Slayton Adds SVP to Chicago Office
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has added Jay D’Aprile to its Chicago office as a senior vice president. Mr. D’Aprile specializes in partnering with his clients’ senior management teams to create and execute nationwide executive search strategies with the goal of attracting, recruiting and placing executive talent. Throughout his career he has successfully
IHRIM Elects New Board Members
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected three executives representing various areas within human resources and information management to its board of directors. David Brook is director of HR systems for the Southern California Medical Group, a non-profit entity within Kaiser Permanente that consists of 7,000 physicians and 35 non-physician executives. He
CDI Corp. Adds Former RightThing Exec
CDI Corp., a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has appointed Brad Dever as vice president of business development for its CDI-Talent Management division. Mr. Dever has an extensive background in the recruiting and staffing industry, with intensive experience selling, implementing and managing the successful delivery of solutions for multiple organizations. He previously served as
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Virgin Blue to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Virgin Blue is an Australian low-cost airline, Australia's second-biggest airline as well as the largest by fleet size to utilize the Virgin brand. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level
Rise in Executive Search Activity Reported
Third quarter data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) indicates a rise in senior recruiting activity during July to September 2009 compared to the second quarter of this year. While annual trends continue to reveal far lower levels of search activity this year, the short term picture shows signs of recovery. Search
