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How to Build and Scale a High-Impact AI Team
The surge in demand for AI talent is undeniable, yet many companies find it increasingly difficult to fill these advanced roles. Organizations face major obstacles such as a shortage of highly skilled professionals, intense competition for top-tier candidates, and the fast-paced advancement of AI technologies. Many companies lack the in-house expertise to accurately define AI-specific
Bespoke Partners Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for Fusion Risk Management
San Diego, CA-headquartered Bespoke Partners recently helped to recruit Dave Vonk as chief revenue officer of Fusion Risk Management. Tess Fischer and Medha Raj led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Dave as our chief revenue officer, especially as Fusion continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of organizations worldwide,” said Michael Campbell, CEO
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
EY Survey Reveals Enthusiasm For AI Will Drive M&A Frenzy
According to new survey data from EY, CEOs in the United States are riding a wave of optimism when it comes to revenue, profits, transactions, and the potential of generative AI. Survey data published this past month reveals that business leaders are confidently steering their organizations towards profitability, even as economic concerns loom. While AI
Executivesontheweb.com Forms Partnership with Sixfigures.com.au
executivesontheweb.com, an independent executive jobsite in the U.K., has formed a partnership with SixFigures.com.au, an independent $100k+ executive job site in Australia. The new partnership has been created to help international job seekers gain greater access to executive jobs worldwide and allow both companies the opportunity of presenting a wider pool of global job seekers
Hanover Search & Selection Acquires Napier Scott
Hanover Search & Selection has acquired U.K.-based executive search firm Napier Scott. “Napier Scott has a superb reputation within their core market sectors and we are particularly pleased to be able to add their highly regarded legal search practice to our portfolio. In addition, we acquire an international search practice with a strong brand name
The Jacobson Group Names Assistant Vice President
The Jacobson Group, a Chicago-based professional and human capital services firm serving the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries, has promoted Ryan Schmidt to assistant vice president of Jacobson Solutions. Mr. Schmidt previously served as national accounts sales manager for Jacobson Solutions – Local Talent, the firm’s temporary and temp-to-hire staffing division. In this role
McDermott & Bull Completes Search For Pand Restaurant Group
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Leonard Yip as vice president of information systems of Panda Restaurant Group. Mr. Yip was previously the vice president of IT and director application and development at Hot Topic Inc. “With more then 10 years of senior IT and application development management experience for retailers and an extraordinary
Talent Alliance Launches SecurityJobZone
Talent Alliance, Inc. has launched its second niche job board in the past month, SecurityJobZone.com. The career center is focused on security officer jobs, homeland defense positions, and other related security industry opportunities. SecurityJobZone features the same interface as its counterpart, MilitaryJobZone. “This is an exciting vertical that we are pleased to bring to market,
Sheffield Haworth Adds Three U.S. Recruiters
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has opened a new office in Boston with the hiring of former Sextant Search Partners recruiters Paige C. Scott, Kathy Tompkins and Patrick Morrissey. The new team will be headed by Ms. Scott who will co-head the wealth and asset management practice in North America along with Ms. Tompkins
Cornerstone International Opens Rome Office
Global executive search firm Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Rome; the new Italian offices of Cornerstone will offer retained executive search, leadership assessment, executive onboarding, and executive coaching. “We join Cornerstone with great enthusiasm,” said Giovanni Perri, managing partner of Cornerstone Roma. “Collaborating with the approximately 100 offices of Cornerstone around
CTPartners to Fill Board Seats at Tollgrade Communications
CTPartners has been selected by Tollgrade Communications, Inc. to lead in its search for additional board members. Last month the search firm placed Edward H. Kennedy as a director at the company. Tollgrade Communications is a provider of network service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. CTPartners is an executive
SuccessFactors Releases Management Tool for Small Business
SuccessFactors, Inc., a global provider of on-demand performance and talent management solutions, has released of SuccessFactors Express, an automated performance management solution for companies with less than 50 employees. The solution helps high-growth companies to instantly create a performance review process, as well as track progress against company goals and comes preconfigured to allow customers
Dice Launches New Service for Tech Professionals
Dice, a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has launched Dice Learning, a service for technology professionals to obtain technical training and certifications needed to advance their careers. Dice Learning provides a search engine offering access to over 50,000 training programs across technology skill areas including materials from technology stalwarts such as IBM and
Sanford Rose Associates Opens Minneapolis Office
Executive search firm Sanford Rose Associates has opened an office in Minneapolis and named John H. Wang as its managing director. Most recently, Mr. Wang served as chief technology officer at CircuLite, Inc. With a 30-year career in the medical device industry that began at St. Jude Medical, Mr. Wang will spearhead the life science
SpenglerFox Announces Promotions
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has named Blake Wittman as regional manager for Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia and Mark Hamill as global managing director. Mr. Wittman has conducted executive search assignments since 2001 specializing in senior-level management roles in various sectors; he has deep experience in the professional and financial services area. Prior to SpenglerFox,
Salary.com Releases CompetencyManager
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has launched CompetencyManager, an SaaS competency management and development software solution. CompetencyManager provides the data and tools any company could utilize to design, create, validate, implement, export and maintain competencies and job models within its competency-based HR applications. The software allows users to
SumTotal Systems Selected by Avanade
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent development solutions, has announced that Avanade, a global business technology service provider has selected SumTotal Systems’ ResultsOnDemand Talent Development Suite. Using SumTotal, Avanade expects increased operational efficiency in its performance/talent management process. Avanade has more than 8,600 professionals in more than 20 countries worldwide. By process automation
Brigham Hill Consultancy Completes Search for SCDS
Executive search firm Brigham Hill Consultancy has recruited Bradley Lewis Weaver as head of school at Sonoma Country Day School (SCDS) in Santa Rosa, CA. Mr. Weaver most recently served as head of Upper School of Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA. Founded in 1983, SCDS is an independent coed prep school for kindergarten
Preston| Reffett Names Head of Professional Services Practice
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Jim Lawler to head up and build its new professional services practice based out of the firm’s Fairfax, VA office. Mr. Lawler, the former Global CHRO for Ahold, Inc., will focus the practice on organizational design, leadership coaching, succession planning, talent management, organizational alignment and increasing HR’s business impact.
Nosal Partners Promotes Partner
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has promoted John W. Morrow to partner. Mr. Morrow conducts senior-level executive search assignments on behalf of companies across a broad range of industries and leads the firm’s West Coast clean technology practice. He joined the firm in 2007 as a client partner. Prior to joining Nosal Partners,
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for NFL Alumni Association
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by the NFL Alumni Association to lead its search for an executive director. Retired NFL assistant coach Jed Hughes, who is now a senior executive at Spencer Stuart, will head the assignment. The non-profit NFLA was formed earlier this year as a partnership between two separate groups
TheLadders.co.ok Names Head of Sales
TheLadders.co.uk, a U.K. focused career site for £50K plus executives, has hired Jimmy Kyriacou as head of sales. With more than 13 years of online recruiting experience, Mr. Kyriacou previously served as a business consultant for CV-Library.co.uk and as a sales director at hcareers.co.uk. At TheLadders.co.uk, he will focus on the development of the company’s
Interview: Diversified Search Director Talks Diversity
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
Wilcox Miller & Nelson Opens HR Consulting Practice
Executive search firm Wilcox Miller & Nelson has created a human resources consulting practice to complement its executive and board search, leadership development, and career transition services. “Our firm continues to evolve as we pursue our company’s mission: to partner with organizations to align their people plans with their business strategies” said Diane Miller, president
Executive Leadership Solutions Adds Senior Exec Recruiter
Executive Leadership Solutions has named Hap Howeth as a senior executive recruiter. Mr. Howeth formerly served as vice president of operations for Griffin Express and as Clark Oil Company’s director of marketing. He later became CEFCO Convenience Stores’ regional store director. “His previous experience as a c-store executive and executive recruiter is a great enhancement
Glocap Search Forms Partnership with Stacy Blackman Consulting
New York-based executive search firm Glocap Search has formed a partnership with Los Angeles-based Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC), which advises potential business school students on their application processes. The new venture is designed to enable Glocap and SBC to add value to business professionals as they transition from the workplace to school and back. “We
Korn/Ferry Recruits CEO for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
Korn/Ferry International has placed Stacey Allaster as chairman and chief executive officer of The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Ms. Allaster has been the Tour’s president since 2006. Prior to joining the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, she served as vice president and tournament director at Tennis Canada. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is a leading professional
CPS Human Resources Services Selects Iscopia’s Platform
Iscopia Software (Iscopia), a Montreal-based assessment technology developer, has signed an agreement with CPS Human Resources Services (CPS), a California-based public agency providing services to the public and nonprofit sectors. Under the agreement, CPS will use Iscopia’s platform to customize and deliver employment and assessment services online while Iscopia will make CPS’ products available to
Wall Street Journal Launches Career Site for Financial Professionals
The Wall Street Journal has launched FINS.com, an online career resource targeting financial professionals and the finance market. The site covers all major financial sectors with associated jobs and news, research on companies, and daily columns offering advice and career insight. Free to users, FINS.com is a daily destination for both active job seekers and
The RightThing Partners with Alexander Mann
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has partnered with Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based RPO provider. This partnership allows clients to leverage the strengths and critical mass of top level service firms on a multi national basis. “The RightThing and Alexander Mann will offer unparalleled service, quality, innovation and customer service which will
JIRB Group Places Marketing Exec at Prudential International
David James Beed of West Hartford, CT-based executive search firm JIRB Group, LLC, has recruited James Weakley as head of marketing for Prudential International. Mr. Weakley will work out of their Newark, NJ headquarters. Prior to joining Prudential International, Mr. Weakley served as executive vice president of strategic growth for American General. He also served
iEmployee and PayrollNW Form Alliance
iEmployee, a provider of web-based, self-service, human resource management software, has formed an alliance with PayrollNW, a provider of payroll and tax preparation solutions. By integrating iEmployee’s Time and Attendance software with PayrollNW’s professional services and options, the two companies are providing customers with an end-to-end solution for automating the manual tasks associated with time
Nicholson Opens Office in Poland
Technology-focused executive search firm Nicholson (formerly Nicholson International) has opened a new office in Poland. The new office is in Poznan and will be headed by country manager Anna Wiatr. “We have been working in the Polish software market from the U.K. for a while and we have known the team in Poland for some
Alliance of Fortune 500 Companies Offers Free Job Recruitment Service
AllianceQ, a growing collaboration of Fortune 500 companies that have come together to build an exclusive recruitment network to help job seekers get connected to jobs – and to drive down their future cost of recruiting – has launched UnitedWeWork.org, a free recruitment service available to employers of all sizes and workers of all levels
