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How to Create an Organizational Culture That Attracts Talent
In today’s competitive hiring environment, organizations must go beyond the basics to stand out. While competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are essential for recruiting talent, another aspect that is often overlooked is organizational culture, according to a recent report from Kinsley|Sarn Executive Search. “A positive and engaging workplace environment can be a key differentiator in attracting and
Korn Ferry Posts Flat Fiscal Year-End Revenues
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted 2025 fiscal year-end revenues of $2.7 billion, a slight rise from the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the number of engagements billed and an increase in weighted-average fee billed per engagement. The firm experienced fee revenue growth in North America, EMEA and APAC regions. Korn
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.
Reducing Risk Through Informed Executive Search
As organizations face increasing pressure to make the right leadership decisions, executive search is becoming less about simply filling senior roles and more about reducing risk of a bad hire through better information, stronger alignment, and a deeper understanding of the leadership market. Companies are increasingly seeking search partners that can provide strategic insight before
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 CHRO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead in its search for a new chief human resources officer. The CHRO will serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for recommending, developing, implementing, administering, interpreting, coordinating, and evaluating human resources strategies, policies, programs, laws, and procedures pertaining to
Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
How Adaptive Governance Is Reshaping Leadership in Private Equity
Private equity firms have transformed how they create value, placing greater emphasis on operational execution, leadership effectiveness, and strategic oversight throughout the investment lifecycle. As a result, executive search firms are increasingly being called upon not only to recruit high-impact leaders and board directors, but also to identify executives capable of operating within governance models
Why the Chief AI Officer Is Becoming a C-Suite Essential
Artificial intelligence is reshaping executive leadership, prompting organizations to rethink who should guide enterprise-wide AI strategy and oversee its responsible adoption. As companies move beyond experimentation to large-scale implementation, executive search firms are seeing growing demand for leaders who can combine technical expertise with business acumen, regulatory awareness, and the ability to drive transformation across
Yale University Taps Lindauer to Lead Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development
Lindauer has been retained by Yale University to lead in its search for a vice president for alumni affairs and development. The search is being led by Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, executive vice president Faith Montgomery and senior consultant Andrew Machado. Yale University seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative leader. Reporting directly to president Maurie McInnis and serving
What a Great Executive Onboarding Plan Actually Looks Like
Executive search firms devote significant time and expertise to identifying leaders capable of driving organizational success, yet the work of ensuring those executives thrive often begins only after the search concludes. As organizations face mounting pressure to maximize leadership investments and accelerate executive impact, onboarding is emerging as a critical extension of the search process
Slone Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Prolynx
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has recruited Amer Mirza as chief scientific officer at Prolynx, a biotechnology company developing a next-generation portfolio of ultra-long-acting medicines for obesity and related metabolic conditions. “Dr. Amer Mirza is an accomplished scientific leader whose deep expertise in drug discovery and development and passion for innovation make him exceptionally well suited to serve as
Wilson Appoints New CEO
Global talent solutions provider Wilson has announced a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO John Wilson moves into a role on the board after nearly 24 years leading the company. Jean-Francois Vezina has been appointed CEO and will lead the next phase of Wilson’s growth and innovation. “It was important to me that the company be
ATS vs. CRM: Why Both Matter in Executive Search
An ATS is designed to move candidates through a single search, not to maintain relationships over the years between searches. In executive search, however, those long-term relationships are where most of the revenue is actually generated. A new report from Recruiterflow breaks down the difference between an ATS and an executive search CRM, why relationship-driven
Potrero Group Leads Search for the Leader of Bay Area’s Largest Trail Network
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group has assisted in the recruitment of Kirsten Saenz Tobey as the executive director of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This follows a national search. “Kirsten brings exactly the combination of strategic vision, entrepreneurial leadership, and genuine passion for conservation that this moment calls for,” said Taylor
Caldwell Appoints COO; Announces New Regional Managing Partner Structure
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Blank as chief operating officer. The firm has also established a new regional managing partner structure designed to support the firm’s continued growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, and enhance coordination across its global platform. In his new role, Mr. Blank will oversee Caldwell’s business and people operations, including regional leadership, talent and people
The Evolution of the CHRO: From Personnel to Enterprise Leadership
The responsibilities of today’s chief human resources officer extend far beyond talent management, reflecting a broader shift in how organizations view leadership and business performance. As workforce transformation, artificial intelligence, and organizational change reshape corporate priorities, the CHRO has become an increasingly influential voice in helping CEOs and boards navigate strategic decisions. Not long ago,
GHP Search Assists Christel House with the Recruitment of New Board Members
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, has helped Christel House Intl. to recruit John Gomes, partner, global telecom and technology at Bain & Co, and former partner, software at Kearney, Mani Iyer, chief AI and technology officer at Vanguard and former SVP – global head of infrastructure, data and technology at Paypal. Mr. Gomes is a globally recognized transformation and strategy leader in
TOC Arts Partners Assists Union Arts Center with the Recruitment of First Artistic Director
Following an extensive national search, New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has assisted Union Arts Center in Seattle, WA, with the recruitment of Yuvika Tolani as the first permanent artistic director. The search was led by vice president of executive search, Cynthia Fuhrman. “As a former resident of Seattle myself, I have enjoyed many performances
Why PE Organizations Need to Apply Their Own Playbook to Themselves
Private equity firms have long applied rigorous operating frameworks to the companies they acquire, but many have yet to bring that same discipline to their own organizations. As market conditions demand stronger operational execution and more consistent value creation, leading firms are rethinking how they structure teams, define leadership roles, and integrate operating expertise across
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Seeking Chief of Development for the American LGBTQ+ Museum
ZRG Aspen Leadership Group was recently retained by the American LGBTQ+ Museum to lead in its search for chief of development. Jeanette Rivera-Watts is leading the assignment. Reporting to the executive director, the chief of development will provide the leadership, direction, and coordination of fundraising strategies and activities to advance the mission of the American
Lochlin Partners Recruits CFO for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Lochlin Partners has recruited Janelle Padgett as VP and CFO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association in Glen Allen, VA. Ms. Padgett has more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations. Most recently,
Why PE Firms Need Operational CFOs as Executive Growth Planners
Consider a private equity deal team forced to hold a portfolio company well beyond its planned exit timeline—not because the business underperformed, but because the IPO market stalled and potential buyers disappeared. Today, that scenario is more common than exceptional, a recent report from Odgers explained. “In an era where capital is abundant but exits
Executive Hiring Without Borders: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Remote work has transformed how we do business. When it comes to hiring, there are no borders. Companies can choose leaders from around the globe to guide their organizations. While beneficial, this can also present issues, according to a new report from Stahl Recruiting Executive Search, an executive search firm specializing in the railway industry. “When
Academic Search Recruits 10th President for the University of Saint Mary
Following a nationwide search, education-focused executive recruiter Academic Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ann Marie Fallon as the 10th president of the University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS. Senior consultants Suzanne Mellon and Disa Mason led the assignment. She will succeed Sister Diane Steele, who has led USM for 25 years and last summer announced her
Why Human Judgment Will Matter More in the Age of AI
AI will accomplish extraordinary things—but it will also tempt us to mistake output for humanity. It has the potential to boost productivity, reduce costs, accelerate insight and innovation, and, when used thoughtfully, even deepen our self-awareness. As AI agents and systems become increasingly capable of showing reasoning, empathy, and elements of judgment, many people will
The Tolan Group Recruits VP of Payor Strategy at CCRM Fertility
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Marianne Fanning as vice president of payor strategy at CCRM Fertility, bringing extensive experience in managed care strategy, payor relations, and reimbursement optimization. Ms. Fanning’s appointment reflects CCRM Fertility’s continued investment in expanding patient access, strengthening payor partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining CCRM Fertility,
Kaye/Bassman Names Leader of North Division, Construction and Real Estate Practice
Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, has named Lee Martin as managing director and practice leader of the north division within its construction and real estate practice. In this expanded leadership role, he will lead the continued growth of the firm’s commercial real estate, building construction, and construction technology practices across the northern United States, further advancing KBIC’s integrated
How Executive Search Is Evolving Alongside Private Equity
With private equity firms placing greater emphasis on operational execution and long-term value creation, expectations around leadership strategy are rapidly evolving. Search firms are increasingly being asked to move beyond traditional recruiting models and serve as broader talent advisors aligned with investment outcomes. In this environment, the distinction between transactional hiring and strategic partnership is
DSG | Koya Retained by Gilda’s Club Chicago for CEO Search
DSG | Koya has been tapped by Gilda’s Club Chicago to lead in its search for a new CEO. The search is being led by Cheryl Stevens and Claire Hunt. The next CEO will have the chance to build on Gilda’s Club Chicago’s strong foundation while leaving a lasting mark—expanding its reach, deepening community and healthcare
Heidrick & Struggles Taps Outsider as CEO; Other Leadership Moves Announced
Executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping services provider Heidrick & Struggles has announced that president and CEO Krishnan Rajagopalan has decided to retire, after more than 23 years with the firm. Following a planned succession process, the board has appointed Thomas L. Monahan to succeed Mr. Rajagopalan as CEO and member of the board, effective March 4. Mr.
DHR Opens Office in New Delhi
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has opened an office in New Delhi, India and named Vikram Chhachhi as executive vice president. This marks DHR’s second office in India; the firm opened an office in Mumbai in December 2008. Mr. Chhachhi has worked with clients in consumer packaged and retail goods, telecommunications and technology. Prior
TweetMyJobs Creates Worldwide Capabilities
Job board TweetMyJOBS has now expanded its job channel network worldwide. “Many of our customers have a worldwide presence in many different countries,” said Gary Zukowski, founder and president of TweetMyJOBS. “By expanding our job channel network globally, we are able to provide them with the same effective vertical marketing capabilities on Twitter that has
Russell Reynolds Associates to Find CFO for SemGroup
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by SemGroup, L.P. to lead in its search for a chief financial officer. SemGroup is expected to exit Chapter 11 in November 2009. Based in Tulsa, SemGroup is a midstream service company providing the energy industry the means to move products from the
Brooke Chase Associates Adds Recruiter
Executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. has added Katy Yoder to its team. Ms. Yoder has over 10 years of experience in career coaching and executive recruiting, providing services on all professional and academic levels in both corporate and non-profit environments. Ms. Yoder formerly worked at Smith Hanley Associates as a technical recruiter in
Dillistone Systems Inks Contract with TRANSEARCH India
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has inked a contract with TRANSEARCH International (India). The contract is for the implementation of FILEFINDER 9, various services and an ongoing support contract. “The FILEFINDER system currently being used at TRANSEARCH has been a great enabler for the firm,” said Atul Vohra and Uday
Sanford Rose Opens Three New Offices
The Sanford Rose Associates executive search network has expanded by opening new offices in Wilmington, North Carolina, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and downtown Atlanta. Jim Robison will serve as managing director of Sanford Rose Associates – Wilmington which will focus on serving clients in the financial, agribusiness, food processing, and manufacturing and distribution industries. Before joining Sanford
Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in September
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 downward in September after a significant rise in late summer recruitment activity during August. Over the year, the Index fell 25 percent largely unchanged from last month's pace.
RiseSmart Adds Former Heidrick & Struggles CEO to Board
RiseSmart, a provider of Web-enabled outplacement and job search services, has elected Patrick S. Pittard, the former chairman, president and CEO of Heidrick & Struggles International, to its board of advisors. "Pat is an accomplished executive, a leading authority on human capital matters including recruitment and retention, and one of the most respected and well-connected
Nosal Partners Places CEO at First Federal
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has recruited Levon Mathews as chief executive officer of First Federal. Mr. Mathews was previously president of First Federal Bancshares in Sioux City, Iowa. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Robert Kobayashi, managing partner of the financial services practice at Nosal Partners. First
SearchPath International Adds Managing Partner
SearchPath International has added recruiting veteran Keith Davis as a managing partner of the firm’s North America technology practice. Mr. Davis will specialize in small-to-medium sized, high-tech, fast-paced growth companies in the networking, storage, security content delivery and digital media space. Mr. Davis has more than 18 years of recruiting experience helping to build, grow
Interview: i4cp Analyst Discusses Creating Competitive Advantage Through a Leveraged Workforce (Part 2)
In what ways do you feel HR executives suffer from not working directly with top management? If they don’t work closely with senior leaders, I think HR executives stand a greater chance of finding themselves out of work because their company failed to thrive. In the short term, if HR isn’t closely allied with senior
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits General Counsel for Cray
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Michael Piraino as vice president and general counsel of Cray Inc. The search was led by Alisa Tazioli, a managing director in MLA’s Seattle office. Most recently, Mr. Piraino was with the Seattle office of Fenwick & West. Prior to that, he was vice president, general
Michael Page International Posts Q3 Decline
Michael Page International plc has recorded a gross profit of £82.2m for the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 41.8 percent against Q3 2008. Group Q3 gross profit was £82.2m, a decrease of 41.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago. In EMEA (43 percent of Group), gross profit was £35.7m, a
Headway Corporate Resources Adds HR Veteran
Headway Corporate Resources, a North American human capital solutions company, has named Alvin Ragland as vice president for engineering and technology resources. In his role, Mr. Ragland will be responsible for managing Headway's national service delivery of staff augmentation, recruitment and workforce solutions to the energy and technology sectors. With more than 25 years of
SoftScape Chosen by Bank of Georgia
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has announced that Bank of Georgia has selected Softscape for its rollout of a new talent management system. This multi-million dollar, multi-year contract will enable Bank of Georgia to maximize its workforce potential by utilizing a fully automated human resource (HR) system. Softscape will provide a complete
Heidrick & Struggles Places Execs at Freddie Mac
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has placed the top two executives of government-sponsored mortgage finance company, Freddie Mac, in the past three months. The Chicago-headquartered firm recruited Charles E. Haldeman Jr., as chief executive officer and Bruce Witherell as chief operating officer. Mr. Haldeman formerly served as chairman of Putnam Investment Management, LLC,
TheLadders.com Names New CFO
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has appointed Harpreet Grewal as chief financial officer. In this role, Mr. Grewal will oversee TheLadders.com's finance and administrative functions. He will also work with TheLadders.com's management team to help manage the company's ongoing global growth. A veteran finance executive, Mr. Grewal brings over 20 years
America’s Job Exchange and DiversityWorking.com Partner
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has formed a partnership with DiversityWorking.com, a career site and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace. The partnership will introduce several DiversityWorking.com services to the AJE audience. Visitors to AJE's 'Diversity Exchange' will be able to search through the latest
TRANSEARCH Establishes Miami Presence
TRANSEARCH International has opened a new office in Miami. The new office is an established, independently owned executive search firm focusing on high-level executive management positions in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America markets. The business was originally founded to serve the telecommunications and technology industries, which represents 75 to 80 percent of its clients;
IRC Recruitment Adds Denmark-Based Lisberg Executive Search
IRC Recruitment, a global alliance of executive search and recruitment services firms, has added Lisberg Executive Search A/S, based in Copenhagen and Kolding, as its representative member firm in Denmark. Lisberg was established in 1959 and is one of Denmark's oldest and most reputable executive search firms. In 2005 Lisberg was acquired by Wingmanager A/S.
eQuest and LinkedIn Form Partnership
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, and LinkedIn have announced a partnership that will allow joint eQuest and LinkedIn corporate customers to deliver their job postings to LinkedIn with no additional distribution fees. The companies will work together to provide customers easy job posting access through eQuest's job posting interface.
Greater Demands Being Made on Future CEOs
On average current CEOs are 52 years old upon appointment, have university degrees in economics, engineering or natural sciences, supplemented by an additional qualification in strategic business management and job experience abroad, according to a survey released by U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson. The survey, conducted among the CEOs and supervisory boards of the
InterSearch Worldwide Adds Office in Switzerland
InterSearch Worldwide, a global network of executive search firms, has added The Zuger Management Group as a new partner office in Switzerland. Dominique A. Seiler, co-founder and partner of Zuger Management Group, has 12 years of experience in executive search and long-standing international management and consulting experience. “The choice of our new Swiss partner enhances
Recruiting.com Releases New Software
Seattle-headquartered Recruiting.com has introduced new software designed to serve as a complete solution for recruiters to find candidates for hiring companies. Prospect Relationship Management (PRM) is the core of Recruiting.com's system. The technology combines a search engine to find prospects from internal and external sources with tools to organize and bank prospects. “The recruiting industry
Heidrick & Struggles Names Board Practice Head
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has tapped partner Bonnie W. Gwin to lead its North American board practice. During her more than 11 years with Heidrick & Struggles, Ms. Gwin has held a number of leadership positions including serving as president of the Americas division. In addition, she has served as global managing
EnticeLabs Closes $2 Million in Funding
After inking deals with Google, Dell and IBM, online recruitment advertising company EnticeLabs has closed $2 million in a strategic round of investment led by First Advantage in participation with all initial founders and investors, including the founders of Omniture. Neal Bruce, senior vice president of product management for First Advantage's Employer Services segment will
ChampionScott Completes Search for NetJets
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Genevieve Tap as senior director global customer services at NetJets Inc. Ms. Tap was previously senior director global customer services at eBay in Salt Lake City and earlier held the same position for eBay North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., NetJets
Taylor Winfield Recruits Sales Exec at BroadView Networks
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has placed Christopher Eldredge as executive vice president of alternate channels and carrier sales at Broadview Networks. Mr. Eldredge previously served as vice president carrier sales & service for Frontier Communications, a leading rural local exchange telephone company. Broadview Networks is a network-based business communications provider serving customers throughout the
Adecco Group U.K. Partners with ParalympicsGB
Adecco Group U.K. & Ireland, a division of human resource solutions company Adecco, has signed a charity partnership with ParalympicsGB, the registered charity responsible for Britain's teams at the Paralympic Summer and Winter Games. The partnership will see ParalympicsGB become Adecco’s “official charity” and complements the firm’s role as the official recruitment services provider for
Hiring Tops Post Recession Priorities for Execs
A recent survey suggests hiring new workers will be the top priority for many employers as the economy improves. When asked where they most likely will boost spending when the recovery occurs, nearly one in three senior executives (31 percent) said he or she plans to hire additional staff. Twenty-one percent of respondents plan to
Felix Global Expands into the U.S.
Human capital management solutions firm Felix Global Corp. continues to build in North America by adding four executives to its team. Arlene Rado, a former senior associate with Korn/Ferry International, will head the firm’s new Chicago office; Ms. Rado brings executive search and consulting expertise, having spent over 20 years in the business. Terry Szwec,
