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Anthem Executive Seeking President for Texas A&M International University
Executive recruitment firm Anthem Executive has been retained by Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to lead in its search for a new president. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy are leading the assignment. Texas A&M International University and the board of regents of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) are searching for a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Adam Zellner as a partner in its public practice. His arrival further enhances Riviera’s capabilities in helping large-scale enterprises identify and secure senior technology leaders. “Adam’s track record with enterprise clients and his deep understanding of
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.
The Talent Studios Places CEO at GIBBON North America
The Talent Studios has placed Luke Droulez as the new CEO of GIBBON North America. The search was led by Katlyn Maloney and Jeremy Cohen. Mr. Droulez is an executive leader with a proven track record of scaling consumer brands from early stage to nine figures. He was an early executive leader and chief marketing officer of native digital
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?
Pacific International Executive Search Expands Advisory Board
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has appointed Beth Albright to its advisory board. “Beth Albright is an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Her deep governance expertise, her track record of guiding organizations through IPOs, M&A integrations, and large-scale transformations, and her recognized leadership in human capital management
Asset Management’s Next Edge Is Organizational, Not Financial
Citrin Cooperman’s 2026 Asset Management Survey Report highlights an industry undergoing meaningful transition. Their survey of 300 senior leaders across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, private credit, and funds of funds points to a market increasingly shaped by institutional capital, operational pressure, and changing investor expectations. What stands out most is not simply the economic uncertainty facing
TurnkeyZRG Seeking Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach for Fairfield University
TurnkeyZRG has been retained by Fairfield University to lead in a nationwide search for a new men’s lacrosse head coach. Katy Young Staudt, vice president, college & coaching practice, is leading the assignment. The head coach will be responsible for directing all phases of a championship-caliber Division I Men’s Lacrosse program within the NCAA and Coastal Athletic Association, with an
BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for the Freestore Foodbank
BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Kreg Keesee as the new president and CEO of the Freestore Foodbank. Christie Angel, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, and Robyn Quinn led the assignment. “Kreg brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and turning strategy into action,” board chair Dwinelva Zackery said. “We are confident he is the right leader to
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How CHROs Can Steer the Ship to Success in 2024
What does it mean to lead with vision? That’s the question on our minds as we head into 2024, and you’ve probably thought about it, too. We talk so much about the importance of outstanding leadership, but we must remember the other piece of that puzzle: getting people ready to take on and succeed in
Interview: ZRG Group Director Well-Positioned for the Upturn
Larry Hartmann is managing director of executive search firm ZRG Partners. He is involved in leading the overall growth of the firm globally as well as servicing his select clients in the commercial finance space. Prior to joining ZRG Partners in 2001, Mr. Hartmann spent 17 years successfully founding, building and selling a commercial finance
Korn Ferry Adds to Financial Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Gerard McNamara as a senior client partner in the firm’s financial services practice and CIO Center of Expertise. He will be based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. McNamara joins Korn/Ferry from an international recruiting firm, where he previously served in roles as an office managing partner and global practice
The Network Forms Alliance with eQuest
The Network, an alliance of 36 leading job boards in 119 countries, has formed a strategic alliance with eQuest, a global provider of job posting and Internet recruitment management services. Also included in the agreement is the elimination of all eQuest delivery fees for customers who post jobs to The Network’s multinational partner sites. “The
Planned Job Cuts Jump 31 Percent in July
After falling to a 15-month low in June, planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers jumped 31 percent in July to 97,373. It was the first increase in monthly job cuts since January, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Despite increased job cuts, the July total was six percent lower than
Heidrick & Struggles Retained by Houston Independent School District
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Houston Independent School District to lead in its search for a new superintendent of schools. Current superintendent Dr. Abelardo Saavedra has announced his retirement effective August 31. HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the U.S. Heidrick & Struggles is
Monster Records 37 Percent Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $223 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared with $354 million in the comparable quarter of 2008, a 37 percent decline. The company generated 42 percent of its revenue outside the U.S. and total revenue was negatively impacted by $16 million from unfavorable foreign exchange
DHR Completes Senior Management Search for Nature Energies
Executive search firm DHR International has placed Christopher F. Moore as chief operating officer at Nature Energies, Inc. Lars Noble and John Tarbell, executive vice presidents and managing directors of DHR’s New York City office, led the search. Most recently, Mr. Moore served as director, project development for GreenHunter Energy, Inc., in Minneapolis. Nature Energies
75 Percent of Employed Executives Open to New Career Opportunities
According to the 2009 BlueSteps Executive Mobility Survey, despite the recession, 75 percent of currently employed executives are likely or very likely to consider a new job opportunity. The most important factor in an executive’s decision to leave their current employer is poor company values, with 74 percent of respondents rating this as extremely important,
Taleo Posts 30 Percent Revenues Gain
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2009 revenues of $49.2 million, a 30 percent increase from $37.9 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded GAAP net income of $234,000, or $0.01 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $45,000 a year
Career Sites Among Most Trafficked on the Web
According to a study released by comScore, Inc., more than 65 million Americans visited career sites in June, representing a 10 percent increase versus year ago and ranking it as one of the top growing site categories. Seven of the top 10 sites in the category achieved double-digit gains during that period. CareerBuilder led the
StepStone Posts Revenues Decline
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has recorded revenues of €24.7m for the second quarter of 2009, compared to revenues of €30.9m during the same quarter a year ago. The company delivered Q2 2009 adjusted EBITDA of €2.9m and generated cash from operations of €2.5m. Demand for online recruitment products, which advertise
The Onstott Group Places VP of Marketing at WPI
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Christopher Ridder as vice president of global marketing and communications at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Mr. Ritter formerly served as associate vice president of communications and marketing at Binghamton University in New York. Established in 1865, WPI is a private technological university that offers undergraduate and graduate
SuccessFactors Posts 44 Percent Revenue Rise
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted second quarter revenues of $36.9 million, an increase of 44 percent, compared to $25.7 million in the second quarter of last year. On a GAAP basis, for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the net loss per common share, basic and diluted, was $0.04. “In a terrible environment, the quarter wasn't,”
CTPartners Expands Redwood City Office
New York City-headquartered CTPartners has added Hamish Shaw as a partner in the Redwood City office. Mr. Shaw brings experience in the communications and convergence sector of TMT, as well as a background working in Asia. He joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a senior client partner. He began his search career with Heidrick
HumanConcepts Introduces HR Tool
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has launched OrgPlus Premium, a new software that manages all human resource activities around workforce change. OrgPlus enables executives and HR professionals to automatically create organizational charts to view, analyze and model workforce information. Now OrgPlus Premium adds the ability to track all changes made during a
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Major Revenue Decline
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $93.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, a decline of 45.1 percent from $169.5 million in the 2008 second quarter. Net revenue declined 44.4 percent in the Americas, 48.5 percent in Europe (approximately 39 percent on a constant currency
Boyden Adds to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Offices
Boyden has added Lonnie Taylor as managing director in its Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD offices. Mr. Taylor joins Boyden after his most recent service in conducting senior leadership searches at Heidrick & Struggles, where as a partner he led its government affairs practice. He will lead the firm's government relations and public sector practice
NBN Retains Egon Zehnder
Global executive search Egon Zehnder has been selected by the National Broadband Network to lead in its search for a chairman, according to a report published in The Australian. Egon Zehnder is also said to be expected to assist the NBN board, once it is appointed, in filling its CEO position. National Broadband Network is
The Ayers Group to Offer New Services for C-level Executives
The Ayers Group, a division of Kelly Services, Inc., introduced its new Platinum Services, currently available in the New York area. The service goes beyond traditional outplacement to provide a spectrum of services and resources to assist transitioning C-level executives as they explore and understand their career options, challenges and opportunities. “What sets us apart
Major, Lindsey & Africa Launches Law Firm Practice
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has opened a new corporate division focused exclusively on law firm executive management. The law firm management practice will focus on senior-level management searches for law firms, including marketing, technology, human resources, professional development, finance and firm administration positions. Leading the new division as global practice leader is
Despite Slow Economy Private Equity Funds Seek Talent
According to a new report by global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, the private equity sector continues to seek new talent in spite of the deepening recession and promise of increased government regulation. Its "2009 Leadership Outlook – A Global Perspective for the Private Equity Market" details how the private equity market is actively
Dice Posts 33 Percent Revenue Decline
Dice, a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $27 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, a decline of 33 percent from $40.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. The company noted the dip was a result of a significant decline in recruitment activity which impacted both Dice.com
Saba Records Slight Revenue Dip
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $25.6 million for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2009, compared to revenues of $28.2 million in the same period of the prior year. For the year ended May 31, 2009, revenue was $102.8 million, down slightly from revenues of $107.8 million
Morgan Samuels Places Exec at Power-One
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-headquartered management consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment, has recruited Thomas Dalton as vice president of global strategic accounts at Power-One, Incorporated. Mr. Dalton had most recently been president and partner to global chief executive officer at Intersoft Corporation. Power-One, Incorporated makes power supplies that include AC/DC converters and voltage
ChampionScott Partners Places CFO at XCellerex
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Jonathan Lieber as chief financial officer to Xcellerex. Mr. Lieber brings expertise in finance, capital raising, and management. Prior to joining Xcellerex, Mr. Lieber served in a variety of positions at Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc. most recently as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Xcellerex revolutionizes the
Interview: Diversified Search Director Talks Diversity (Part 2)
Edie Fraser is managing director and chair of the diversity practice at Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson. She brings to her role over four decades of experience in supporting diversity at the most senior levels of corporations, organizations and government in the U.S. and globally. She is devoted to the advancement of minorities and women, and
SeBa International Opens Palo Alto Office
SeBa International has opened an office in Palo Alto, CA in an effort to better serve its technology clients. Kate Bullis, managing partner and technology practice leader, will head the Palo Alto office. Specializing in sales, marketing, channel and services executive placements, SeBA has served Silicon Valley clients across datacenter, networking, software and services for
TheLadders.com Names North America EVP
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has appointed Thilo Semmelbauer as executive vice president, North America, consumer business. In this role, Mr. Semmelbauer will oversee day-to-day operations of consumer offerings in North America while helping to manage the company’s ongoing growth. He Semmelbauer joins TheLadders.com from Weight Watchers International, where he was
Russell Reynolds to Lead CEO Search for National Association of Broadcasters
Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the National Association of Broadcasters to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. David Rehr stepped down from the position in May. Janet McGregor, NAB chief operating officer and financial officer, will serve as acting president and CEO during the search. The NAB
Horton International Adds to London Office
Horton International has added Natalie Humphreys to its London office. Focusing on financial services, Ms. Humphreys will specialize primarily in operations within financial institutions, and transactional banking. She previously operated within the financial services practice at Odgers Berndtson. Prior to that, she was at The Trafalgar Partnership, where she worked mainly on searches in transactional
Dowd Associates Places Assistant Treasurer at NYU
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited Diane Heck as assistant treasurer for New York University. Ms. Heck formerly served as managing director at GE Government Finance. Founded in 1881, NYU has more than 50,000 students attending its 14 schools and colleges, and is among the largest private schools in the U.S. Based White Plains ,
