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Redefining CEO Selection in 2025: Navigating High-Stakes Transitions with Strategic Precision
CEO transitions are high-stakes moments that can shape a company’s future as the outcome can drastically affect financial performance, investor trust, employee engagement, and customer relationships. Several forces complicate CEO transitions, according to a new report from True Search’s Evan Grossman, Tim McDonald, and Caroline Lo. The study noted that continuing market volatility creates unease, forcing
WittKieffer Helps Recruit 22nd President for Rutgers University
Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has assisted in the recruitment of renowned social scientist William F. Tate as the 22nd president of Rutgers University. Jonathan Holloway announced that he would step down on June 30, 2025. Zachary Smith, Robin Mamlet, and Christine Pendleton led the assignment. Mr. Tate’s selection as president follows the efforts of a 20-member presidential search committee, which
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.
EQU Advisors Seeking Senior Leader for Sarah Lawrence College
Executive search firm EQU Advisors was recently retained by Sarah Lawrence College to lead in its search for an associate vice president of enrollment. This executive will serve as a key member of the senior enrollment leadership team and a collaborative partner across the institution. This role is designed to strengthen coordination, elevate shared strategy, and support
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?
Egon Zehnder Forms Alliance with IMD
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder and IMD, a leading business school in global executive education, have formed a strategic partnership to facilitate board directors’ personal growth and elevate board performance. The partnership combines IMD’s academic rigor and deep connections to global boards with Egon Zehnder’s expertise in leadership and board effectiveness. Together, they will co-create tailored
Why Boards Are Betting on New CEOs and How to Set Them Up to Win
A growing number of companies are entrusting the corner office to leaders stepping into the CEO role for the first time. As succession strategies evolve and executive talent markets tighten, boards are increasingly prioritizing leadership potential, adaptability, and strategic vision over prior CEO experience. Boards now face a new question: which qualities make a first-time CEO succeed,
The Leadership Reset: What AI is Exposing About Today’s Executives
For decades, leadership success was largely measured by experience, team size, and the ability to manage complex organizations. Today, artificial intelligence is changing that equation, and it is reshaping how boards, investors, and hiring executives evaluate leadership talent. As AI transforms how work gets done, organizations are discovering that competitive advantage is no longer determined
Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by
HARTZ Search Assists Geisinger with Recruitment of CIO
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system.
Beecher Reagan Names Managing Director
Houston, TX-headquartered executive search firm Beecher Reagan has appointed David Rio as managing director. He will deepen the firm’s work with consulting and technology-enabled services clients across publicly traded, private partnerships, and sponsor-backed companies. “David is a great addition, who will do nothing but strengthen our capabilities and the client experience we deliver,” said Clark Beecher, co-founder and
When to Use an Executive Search Firm
Executive hiring is one of the few business decisions where the consequences compound for years. The right leader can accelerate growth, strengthen culture, improve execution, and create enterprise value far beyond their compensation package. The wrong leader can stall momentum, disrupt teams, and force organizations to spend valuable time and resources correcting course. As companies
Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Corrixr Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Hilary M. Malone as the new CEO of Corrixr Therapeutics in Newark, DE. She succeeds Eric B. Kmiec, founder of Corrixr, who will continue to serve in his capacity as chief scientific officer and will remain actively engaged in the
RH Perry & Associates Assists Holyoke Community College with Provost Search
RH Perry & Associates recently helped to place Jessica Nicklin as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Senior consultants Jessie Thompson and Levy Brown led the assignment. “Dr. Nicklin is a respected leader in higher education and an organizational psychologist, recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and dedication to student, faculty, and institutional
TSI Group Fills Senior Position for Dixon Hard Chrome
Mississauga, ON-headquartered executive search firm TSI Group Inc. recently assisted in the recruitment of Corey A. Williams as general manager of aerospace and aircraft plating specialist Dixon Hard Chrome in Sun Valley, CA. TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished general manager capable of leading the organization’s operations and supporting its continued
Spencer Stuart Acquires Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates
Spencer Stuart has acquired Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland
Kingsley Gate Unveils a New Approach to AI-Powered Executive Search
Under pressure to deliver faster results, deeper market intelligence, and stronger candidate outcomes, executive search firms and talent leaders are reevaluating the tools and processes that have long defined the profession. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating that shift, creating new possibilities for how searches are scoped, executed, and managed from start to finish. Yet
Growth Happens When Human Capital is the Priority
Every growth story eventually reaches an inflection point where the business becomes more complex than the systems that built it. Revenue can grow quickly, markets can expand, and opportunities can multiply—but sustainable performance depends on an organization’s ability to evolve its leadership, decision-making, and talent infrastructure at the same pace. The companies that navigate these
Shelli Herman and Associates Tapped by Mystic Aquarium to Lead CEO Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates was recently selected by Mystic Aquarium to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. The organization seeks an experienced, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter, defined by expanded conservation impact, philanthropic growth, and deeper community relevance. Reporting to the board of trustees, this
Furst Group Recruits President and CEO of Blessing Health System
Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, recently helped to recruit Mike Trachta as the president and CEO of Blessing Health System. “The board sought a leader who could shape long-term strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and preserve Blessing Health’s independence while advancing operational excellence and financial stewardship,” Furst Group said in a LinkedIn
Stevenson Search Partners and HAVEN Unite to Launch New Human Capital Platform: Tidemark Talent Solutions
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, and HAVEN, a leadership development advisory firm, have created a strategic partnership under Tidemark Talent Solutions, a newly formed holding company focused on building an integrated human capital platform. Tidemark will seek to acquire and scale high-performing specialist
CHRO Succession Grows More Deliberate as Organizations Prioritize Experience and Transformation
The role of the chief human resources officer continues to evolve as organizations navigate workforce transformation, leadership succession, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. Once viewed primarily as a steward of talent and culture, today’s CHRO is increasingly expected to serve as a strategic business partner, helping shape enterprise priorities while ensuring organizations have the
DHR Global Tapped by Texas Southern to Lead Men’s Basketball Head Coach Search
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has been retained by Texas Southern to lead in its search for a new men’s head basketball coach. DHR emerged from what the university described as a competitive review process. The firm will help the school build and vet a broad pool of candidates capable of sustaining a program that ranks among the conference’s
Cook Silverman Search Retained by the California Academy of Sciences
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the California Academy of Sciences to lead in its search for a director of leadership philanthropy. is a pivotal leadership role within the Advancement Department at the California Academy of Sciences. Reporting directly to the chief advancement officer and working closely with the executive director and board of
The Moran Company Names CEO
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has announced that Mike English joins Bill Moran as a partner of the firm and has been named the company’s CEO. Mr. Moran will continue his role as president of the company he established more than 30 years ago. Since then, The
DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and
Why Organizational Performance Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge
McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2026 report highlights a business environment undergoing structural transformation. Drawing on responses from more than 10,000 leaders across 15 countries and 17 industries, the research identifies three interconnected forces reshaping organizations: technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and workforce shifts. The pressure on organizations is intensifying from multiple directions at once. Companies
Preng & Associates Recruits CHRO for Caturus Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has recruited Mary Kenner as chief human resources officer at Caturus Energy LLC. The completion of the executive search comes at a pivotal moment for Caturus, as the company advances its ambition to build the nation’s leading independent integrated natural gas and LNG business through its differentiated wellhead-to-water strategy. Preng & Associates partnered with Caturus to
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Leading Executive Director Search for Seismic Foundation
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is currently leading in the search for an executive director for Seismic Foundation. This executive will fully own Seismic’s North American strategy and execution. The mission for this executive is to build out the Seismic Foundation operations as part of the AI governance ecosystem by delivering high-impact campaigns that shift the needle
Flatiron Search Partners Places CTO at Massage Envy
Flatiron Search Partners (FSP) has assisted in the recruitment of Abe Hong as chief technology officer of Massage Envy in Scottsdale, AZ. “Abe is a proven technology leader with deep experience supporting complex, multi-site businesses,” said Todd Schrader, CEO of Massage Envy Franchising. “His ability to align technology strategy with business goals, combined with his collaborative
Large Language Models in PE: Strengths & Limitations
Generative AI is making it easier than ever to turn unstructured data like blog posts, customer reviews, and resumes into structured data. “Think well formatted excel files, it can do this quickly, cheaply, and at scale,” says Josh Gardner, chief technology officer at AiFlow, a specialized CRM tool designed for private equity firms. “This is
Caldwell Partners Acquires Cromwell Partners
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has acquired Cromwell Partners, Inc., a New York City-based executive search firm specializing in financial services. "The addition of Cromwell's very experienced and accomplished partners brings our total number of partners in the U.S. to a size that is now approaching that of our Canadian business,” said
24 Seven Appoints Director of International Executive Recruiting
Recruiting firm 24 Seven has named Beverley Radford, a career fashion executive recruiter, as director of international executive recruiting. Ms. Radford will be based in London and will spearhead the launch of the company's new business division that will service the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and London. The new division will focus on executive
Buffkin Group Completes Search for HMS
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Daniel Hart as director of value added services at Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. Mr. Hart comes to HMS from Dell, where he held several managerial-level positions. The search was lead by managing partner, Craig Buffkin. Based in Nashville, HMS is a healthcare company that provides an information
51job, Inc. Records Q2 Revenue Decline
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted second quarter revenues of RMB193.3 million (U.S. $28.3 million), a decrease of 11.6 percent from revenues of RMB218.7 million for the same quarter in 2008. Online recruitment services revenues for the quarter were RMB77.4 million (U.S. $11.3 million), representing a 7.1 percent
RSR Partners Appoints Managing Director
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has named Louis C. Burnett as a managing director. Mr. Burnett will help lead the firm's financial services recruiting practice. "Over the years, certain professionals have emerged as leaders in our business. Lou is certainly in that category and we are delighted
Korn Ferry Expands Private Equity Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Joseph Healey, Dr. Stephen Bochner and Jonathan Goldstein to its private equity practice. All will be based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Healey joins Korn/Ferry from Sextant Search Partners, a boutique executive search firm focused on the alternative asset management space. Formerly Sextant's private equity practice leader, Mr. Healey
Major, Lindsey & Africa Adds to Houston Office
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has named Peter Boerner as a managing director in its Houston office. Mr. Boerner will focus on recruiting general counsel and corporate counsel for companies in Texas and the southwest. Prior to joining MLA, he spent more than 10 years with Spencer Stuart. As a principal, Mr. Boerner
Survey Reveals Effects of Economy on Recruiting
Sendouts, a provider of web-based recruiting software, has released the results of its 2009 Recruiter Economic Survey which demonstrates how the economic downturn is negatively impacting the recruiting and staffing industry. The survey was completed by 172 participants; 59 respondents identified themselves as third-party recruiters and 67 were third-party owners/managers, making up the majority of
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at AIG
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Robert Benmosche as chief executive officer of American International Group Inc. Mr. Benmosche previously served as chairman and CEO of MetLife Inc. Prior to joining MetLife in 1995, he was an executive vice president at PaineWebber Inc. AIG is a world leader in insurance and financial services with
Spherion Posts 72 Percent Revenue Decline
Spherion Corporation/(NYSE:SFN) has posted second quarter 2009 revenues of $409 million, a 72 percent decline from revenues of $563 million last year. Gross profit in 2009 was $83.2 million. Gross profit margin decreased to 20.3 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared with 23.1 percent for the same period in 2008. Earnings from continuing
Monster Employment Index Dips in July
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 three points in July, as U.S. online recruitment activity eased slightly and inline with seasonal hiring patterns. Year-over-year, however, the Index fell by the least in four
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
