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Allen Austin Recruits CHRO for Stress Engineering Services
Houston, TX-based search firm Allen Austin has helped to recruit Michelle Howison as the new chief human resources officer at Stress Engineering Services, Inc. The search was led by Edie Bartlett and Liz Townsend. Ms. Howison brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience, with a proven track record in M&A integration, organizational development, and building high-performing
CarterBaldwin Recruits President for Augusta Tech College
CarterBaldwin Executive Search has assisted in the recruitment of Kendricks D. Hooker as the new president of Augusta Tech College. Partner Bill Peterson and associate partner Scott Tanksley led the assignment. “Dr. Hooker is an accomplished leader with a proven record of advancing student outcomes and building strong academic programs,” said Greg Dozier, commissioner of The Technical College System
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.
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Chief Philanthropy Officer Search for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to lead in its search for a chief philanthropy officer. The search is being led by Terri Kohan and Patti Kish. Philanthropy is central to that ambition. SVdP USA’s leadership aims to grow national fundraising substantially over the next three to
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?
Bespoke Partners Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Navigating Opportunities in Changing Tides for the Non-Profits in 2024
In the fabric of our society and global economy, non-profit organizations have long been the stitching that binds community care and human altruism. However, in 2024, a new report from ExecSearches.com’s F. Jay Hall says that as dynamic shifts continue to alter the socio-economic landscape, the non-profit sector finds itself at a pivotal juncture, brimming
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Partners with Lawson
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions, a global HR and payroll software and services business, has partnered with Lawson Software, a provider of talent management and enterprise software solutions. Through this strategic relationship, Lawson and Patersons will pursue joint opportunities to deploy its solutions. Lawson will continue to provide North American payroll management directly to its
Odgers Berndtson Selected by Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been retained by the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee to fill various senior-level positions. Rio de Janeiro was recently selected to host the 2016 summer games. Brazil's economy is now the tenth largest in the world – and predicted to be fifth by 2016. Odgers Berndtson provides executive
Online Job Demand Dips in February
Online advertised vacancies slipped 66,900 to 3,957,000 in February, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The February dip follows a large increase of almost 750,000 in the previous three-month period. Recent declines in the number of unemployed (labor supply) coupled with the rise in the number of advertised vacancies (labor
Robert Lindsay Associates Opens LA Office
Robert Lindsay Associates, a specialist media search firm based in London, has announced the opening of its new office in Beverly Hills. "We have always stated our desire to be a leading executive and non executive recruiter in the broadcast and entertainment sector and this could not be possible without the addition of an office
hrQ Adds Former Lee Hecht Harrison HR Recruiter
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has added Liz Sherman as managing director of its Denver office. Ms. Sherman joins hrQ directly from Lee Hecht Harrison, a talent solutions company, where she was the vice president of business development since 2005. “Liz is a well established
JBK Associates to Lead Search for National Institute of Health
Executive search firm JBK Associates has been selected by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead in its search for a new executive director. NIH’s mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life
CareerBoard.com Launches 35 Locally Focused Job Boards
CareerBoard.com has announced the addition of 35 locally focused job boards to its existing 12 board network. Employers and job seekers in 47 major U.S. cities now have an online resource to connect with one another. New job boards launched include Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Los Angeles. “We have been
CTPartners Expands Industrial Practice
CTPartners has added Toby Lapage-Norris and Deborah Whitehouse as partners to its industrial practice in London. Both will work across the industrial and commercial sectors with publicly listed and private equity owned companies. Their focus will be on recruiting for board, senior executive and functional leader roles. Most recently, Mr. Lapage-Norris was group head of
HVS Executive Search Adds Former Korn Ferry Recruiter
HVS Executive Search has named Andrew Hazelton as vice president in its New York office. Mr. Hazelton has worked on executive search assignments for several industries including healthcare, technology, finance, hospitality, and real estate. He joins the firm after serving six years with Korn/Ferry International where he was responsible for completing a number of C-suite
Ferguson Partners Taps New CEO for CoreNet Global
Executive search firm Ferguson Partners has placed Angela Cain as chief executive officer of CoreNet Global. Ms. Cain is currently CEO of the Mississippi Association of REALTORS (MAR). With 6,500 individual members based in more than 50 local and regional chapters worldwide, CoreNet Global is a professional association that brings together all facets of the
StepStone Solutions Selected by Royal DSM
StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has been selected by Netherlands-based life sciences and materials sciences company Royal DSM N.V. for its e-recruitment solution to automate and optimize recruitment processes on a global basis. Over the next four months StepStone Solutions' performance management, career & succession planning and 360-degree feedback modules
JCSI Unveils Onsite Contract Recruiter Services
JCSI Corporate Staffing has announced the launch of a new division dedicated to providing companies with on-site contract recruiting professionals. This new service, called JCSI OnSite, provides companies with an experienced recruiter to work at their location and manage the entire hiring process. The recruiter is supported with a team of back-office research specialists who
AIMS International Names EMEA Regional Head
Stephen Strittmatter, an AIMS International senior consultant based in Neuss, Germany, has been elected to serve as the organization’s EMEA regional head of their pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life science practice team. AIMS International has formalized seven practice teams to better service global clients in the fields of automotive; energy; financial services; fmcg, retail & luxury
Korn Ferry Adds New Practice Leader
Korn/Ferry International has added Dave Rossi to its global industrial market practice as a senior client partner and practice leader for North American forest products, paper and packaging. He will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. Rossi’s area of focus also includes the firm’s basic materials sector, which is comprised of forest products,
Martin Partners Places Sales Exec at GlobalView Software
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Christopher R. Moore as senior vice president of sales and marketing to GlobalView Software, Inc, an industry leader in energy data management solutions. Mr. Moore previously served as vice president of worldwide sales at KACE Networks, Inc. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array
HR Transformation Continues to Mature
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has released a joint research report commissioned by ADP and the Human Resources Outsourcing Association (HROA) demonstrating that HR transformation movement is maturing and proving its merit over time, reaching deeper into mid-market and smaller companies. The report indicates that over 80 percent of respondents
Interview: Weathering the Downturn in Europe – A Perspective From Paris (Part 1)
Alain Tanugi has over 30 years experience in executive search. Prior to co-founding TRANSEARCH in 1982, he was the managing director of a well-known French recruiting firm that he founded in 1975. Previously, he was managing director of a Paris-based firm dealing with career counselling, outplacement & training. For the last 20 years, Mr. Tanugi
Bao & Partners/Signium International Adds Partner
Bao & Partners/Signium International has named Pablo Del Amo Serrano as a partner heading the firm’s industry, energy & natural resources practice. Mr. Del Amo Serrano, who will be based in Madrid, has more than 30 years of experience in both technical and management positions in the natural resources and energy sectors in Latin America,
Nevada International Stock Exchange Becomes SearchPath HCS
Nevada International Stock Exchange, Inc. has announced that it has officially changed its name to SearchPath HCS, Inc. to reflect the company's focus, which is to become a leader in talent search and recruiting services for executives and other professionals. The company will continue to operate SearchPath International, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. “We
CDI Corp. Posts 21 Percent Revenue Decline
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $217.2 million, a decrease of 14.4 percent from revenues of $253.6 million a year ago. During the quarter, the company reported a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.19
Spencer Stuart to Lead CFO Search for ShopNBC
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by ShopNBC to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Current senior vice president and CFO, Frank P. Elsenbast, has resigned as of February 22, 2010. ShopNBC is a multichannel electronic retailer operating with a premium lifestyle brand. Founded in 1956 and privately owned,
Saba Helps Launch Online Federal Talent Community
Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has announced that Jim Gill, vice president, public sector, at Saba, has joined the advisory board of TMGov.org, a recently launched site dedicated to talent management in government. Mr. Gill will help develop the direction of TMGov.org and run by the Center for Human Capital Innovation
Heidrick & Struggles Revenue Nosedives 36 Percent
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $109.9 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, a decline of 18.6 percent from $134.9 million a year ago. Net revenue declined 18.1 percent in the Americas and 28.6 percent in Europe (approximately 34 percent on a constant currency basis),
JobServe Adds Germany to Its Network
Job board network JobServe has launched JobServe in Germany to service the online recruitment needs of employers throughout that country. The company has also appointed Elmar Enders to serve as European business development manager. “We have received strong support from our global customers to launch a job board in the Eurozone and we have started
The Workforce Institute Adds New Board Members
The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, dedicated to discovering and advancing best practices in managing the workforce, has added several new members to its board of advisors. The newest members are: Andy Brantley, president and CEO of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR); Mark Lange, technology entrepreneur, strategy consultant, and columnist;
HumanConcepts Forms Alliance with Jeitosa Group
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has formed a partnership with Jeitosa Group International, a global strategic business consultancy. The companies will work together to provide workforce planning solutions combining HumanConcepts' OrgPlus Enterprise software with Jeitosa's strategic business consulting services. HumanConcepts and Jeitosa help organizations optimize their workforces. Jeitosa consults with clients to
Phillips Oppenheim Completes Search for Growth Philanthropy
New York City-headquartered Phillips Oppenheim has recruited Simon Jawitz as a board member and executive advisor at the Growth Philanthropy Network. Mr. Jawitz has over 25 years of business, entrepreneurial finance and legal experience both in the U.S. and internationally. He currently serves as CEO of Intellistem Orthopaedic Innovations LLC, an orthopedic device company. Growth
DHR Expands into Bangkok
Executive search firm DHR International has expanded into Bangkok, Thailand. The firm also named Gary Williams as managing director of Southeast Asia and Dhanee Kieosangsong as senior vice president. Mr. Williams has 18 years of professional experience and most recently served as a partner with TRANSEARCH International where he focused on C-level, business unit leadership,
AESC Adds Romanian-Based K.M.Trust & Partners
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Romanian executive search firm K.M.Trust & Partners as its newest member firm. “To be a member of AESC is an important distinction for us, which confirms our position within the premier league of executive search players worldwide and underlines the highest quality of services we provide,”
Salary.com CEO Resigns
Kent Plunkett has resigned as chief executive officer, effective immediately, of Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions. Mr. Plunkett will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Salary.com has appointed Paul R. Daoust as interim CEO while it conducts a formal search for a permanent CEO. “I am
Coleman Lew Recruits CFO for General Parts International
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates has placed Richard P. McCook as executive vice president and chief financial officer for General Parts International, Inc., CARQUEST. Charles E. Lew, partner-managing director at Coleman Lew, headed the search. Mr. McCook previously served as a partner at Tatum LLC and as executive vice president and CFO at US
