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AI in Executive Search: Evolving the Practice
The integration of AI in executive search has moved from a stage of tentative experimentation to a more mature phase where workflows are actively being reimagined. However, executive search firms tell Hunt Scanlon Media that many firms still find themselves navigating challenges on the maturity curve—ranging from concerns over data quality to cultural resistance from
RH Perry & Associates Recruits President for Hudson Valley Community College
RH Perry & Associates has helped to recruit Michael S. Brophy as the 8th president of Hudson Valley Community College. He will begin this new role on August 1. Senior consultants Gena Glickman and Kevin Cavanagh led the assignment. Dr. Brophy was selected as president of Hudson Valley following a national search that began in fall 2024 with the appointment 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 Evolution of Tech Leadership in Europe: 40 Years of Transformation
As technology continues to reshape every sector of the economy, executive search firms are seeing a fundamental shift in the profile of leaders organizations need to remain competitive. Companies are no longer seeking executives with deep technical expertise alone—they are prioritizing transformational leaders who can navigate disruption, lead enterprise-wide change, and align emerging technologies with
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?
Changing the DNA of Growth-Stage Recruiting
As growth-stage companies accelerate expansion under private equity ownership or new investment, leadership teams are placing greater emphasis on the organizational structures that support long-term value creation. While executive search has traditionally focused on identifying transformative leaders, many organizations are also rethinking where the talent acquisition function belongs within the enterprise to ensure hiring strategy
NU Advisory Partners Fills Board Position for Banesco USA
NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Teresa Stinson to the Banesco USA board. Nada Usina, CEO and co-founder, led the search along with Mar Hernandez, partner and co-founder. “Congratulations Teresa Stinson on joining Banesco USA as board director,” NU Advisory Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “We look forward to seeing your governance
Why Natural Language Search Is the Biggest Shift in Executive Search Since the Database
Executive search has always been a relationship business. Consultants describe talent in rich, layered terms, leaders who have scaled a commercial function through a turnaround, managed a $200 million P&L across two geographies, navigated a public board through a CEO transition. But the systems they rely on to find those leaders have never understood a
TM² Executive Search Assists Fort Valley State University with CHRO Search
TM² Executive Search (TM²) has assisted in the recruitment of Sean Lyn as the new chief human resources officer of Fort Valley State University (FVSU). President Amanda Washington Lockett and associate principals Jessica Horton and Ndeh Anyu led the assignment. Mr. Lyn brings more than a decade of progressive human resources leadership experience in higher education. Before joining Fort Valley State University,
Bespoke Partners Opens New Office in Boston
Bespoke Partners has opened a new office in Boston to accommodate the firm’s growing local team and strengthen its presence in a key market for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The new office in Boston places Bespoke in proximity to leading software and SaaS clients in healthcare tech, cybersecurity, FinTech, MarTech and Adtech, GovTech and many more sectors. “Boston
The Questions to Ask an Executive Search Firm (That Most Don’t)
Browse a handful of executive search firm websites and they quickly begin to look alike. Every firm makes the same promises about senior expertise and deep networks, a new report from PierceGray. “They all claim to have a proven process and strong track record,” the study said. “There’s just one thing missing: the information you
The Christopher Group Retained by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for CHRO Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to lead in its search for a chief human resources officer. Managing partner, Pam Noble, and Partner Jeff Wilbanks are leading the assignment. “The ACGME plays a vital role in shaping the future of
Resource Management Group Assists Biomerics with CFO Search
Resource Management Group (RMG), an executive search firm specializing in CFO placements, has assisted in the recruitment of Kristin Mason as CFO of Biomerics, a vertically integrated contract manufacturer for the interventional medical device market in Salt Lake City, UT. “Kristin brings a unique combination of strategic financial leadership, operational rigor and growth experience,” said
Why Slow Hiring Processes Cost Companies Their Best Candidates
You’ve heard it countless times: “Hire slow, fire fast.” It’s sound advice in principle. Taking the time to thoroughly evaluate candidates before making an important hiring decision simply makes good sense. However, facilitating a comprehensive selection process and moving quickly are not mutually exclusive, according to a recent report from Noto Group’s Roy Notowitz. “It is a good thing
Bauer Harris Fills Senior Marketing Position for PREMIER Bankcard
Boston, MA-based executive search firm Bauer Harris has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Halpern as the vice president of marketing operations for PREMIER Bankcard. “Congratulations to Mark Halpern on his new role as VP, marketing operations at PREMIER Bankcard,” Bauer Harris said in a LinkedIn post. “We’re excited for Mark as he steps into this new
Sheffield Haworth Names Managing Director of the Real Estate Practice in the U.S.
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has named Sun-Sun de Swaan as managing director of the real estate practice in the U.S. She will work closely with Sheffield Haworth’s international real estate teams to build and strengthen the firm’s global search and advisory practice. “We are delighted to welcome Sun-Sun to Sheffield Haworth,” said
Why PE-Backed Companies Need a Talent Operating System
PE-backed companies rarely underperform because they lack urgency. They underperform because they fail to translate strategy into talent with enough precision, according to a recent report from Keith Johnstone, vice president of marketing at Talentfoot Executive Search. “In our experience leading executive searches for PE-backed businesses, the real breakdown usually happens before a search begins,
Acertitude Recruits Head of Cybersecurity/CISO for Adevinta Spain
Acertitude has assisted in the recruitment of Xavi Bertomeu as head of cybersecurity and chief information security officer for Adevinta Spain, an EQT portfolio company. The search was led by partners, Eliza Baker and Tim Cook with support from Finty Hunter and Hannah Elwiss. Mr. Bertomeu brings more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity,
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Seeking Director of Athletics Texas A&M International University
Athletic directors are playing an increasingly vital role at colleges and universities across the country. With the expansion of athletic departments and, for the larger schools, the infusion of big dollars for sports, more schools have turned to search firms when such positions become open. Too much is at stake, they feel, to go at
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
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
Why Investing in Top Private Equity Talent is Key to Future Growth
As competition for top talent grows, private equity firms must reevaluate their leadership needs and strengthen retention strategies. The private equity industry has entered a lull, according to a new report from Slayton Search Partners’ Dan Dunn. An article from Bloomberg says that firms are raising new funds at the slowest rate in over a decade; deal volumes
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,
Morgan Samuels Places Exec at Toronto Dominion Bank
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-based executive recruiter, has placed Bryan Berthold as vice president of corporate real estate at Toronto Dominion Bank. Mr. Berthold had most recently been first vice president, corporate property services, real estate strategy and relationship management at Washington Mutual Corporation. Previously he was vice president of corporate real estate strategy,
Manpower Launches Manpower Public Sector Inc.
Manpower Inc. has launched Manpower Public Sector Inc., a new subsidiary under the Manpower brand designed to provide both consulting and staffing services solutions to the U.S. Federal Government. The newly created entity will use the workforce management expertise, reputation and consulting skill sets that already exist within the Manpower group of companies. Andrew Jones,
Online Job Demand Down in September
Online advertised vacancies declined by 101,800 to 3,363,000 in September, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). September losses partially offset the larger August gains (+169,000), leaving labor demand up by 67,000 over the past two months. Since the low point in April 2009, labor demand is up by 201,000, showing a
DHR to Lead CFO Search for Illumina
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has been selected by Illumina to lead in its search for a new chief financial officer. Former CFO Christian Henry was recently promoted to senior vice president of corporate development. Colleen Hulce, executive vice president and managing director of DHR in Los Angeles, and John Baker, executive vice president
Boston Search Group and IdealWave Merge to Create BSG Team Ventures
BSG Team Ventures (formerly Boston Search Group), an international executive search firm serving emerging and high-growth companies, has merged with IdealWave Solutions, an executive recruitment leader in the mobility and convergence sector. The combined company, BSG Team Ventures , will be headquartered in Boston, with offices in Silicon Valley, New York and London. The merged
Russell Reynolds Associates Announces Promotions
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has announced the promotions of David Finke to managing director and Constantine Alexandrakis and Lyndon Taylor to managing directors in its Chicago office. A member of the firm's technology sector, Mr. Finke conducts search assignments for board director, CEO and senior executive level positions for public
Cook Associates Adds to M&A Advisory Services Division
The M&A advisory services division at Chicago-based Cook Associates has added Neil Midler as managing director. Over the past seven years, Mr. Midler has worked with many of the nation's leading private equity firms sourcing proprietary investment opportunities, developing acquisition search strategies, and successfully managing targeted search programs. He has led search efforts for both
INTERVIEW: i4cp Analyst Discusses Creating Competitive Advantage Through a Leveraged Workforce (Part 1)
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) is the world's largest vendor-free network of corporations focused on building and sustaining a highly productive, high-performance organization. With a combination of peer networking, research, tools and technology, i4cp is designed to lead organizations through an economic climate where improving productivity and performance is mandatory. Carol Morrison is a
TRANSEARCH Expands in Middle East
TRANSEARCH International has added Souvik Chakraborty and Gaurav Seth to its Mumbai and New Delhi offices. Mr. Chakraborty will lead the India technology practice while Mr. Seth will head the retail and financial services practices as well as the business process outsourcing practice. Prior to joining Transearch, Mr. Chakraborty was the founder of CAPntel Executive
Spencer Stuart to Lead CEO Search for Hill-Rom Holdings
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current president and CEO, Peter H. Soderberg, has announced his retirement. The search process, which is already underway, will include a full review of both internal and external candidates. Hill-Rom is a
Boyd & Moore Executive Search Breaks into U.S. Market
Boyd & Moore Executive Search (BMES) has opened a new office in Silicon Valley, marking its first office in North America. The new office is part of the firm's strategy to expand its presence in the global recruitment solutions industry by broadening and deepening business relationships with clients headquartered throughout the U.S. Boyd & Moore
Heidrick & Struggles Downgraded
Shares of executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) fell sharply last week as an analyst downgraded its shares, saying they're overvalued. Analyst Ty Govatos of C.L. King and Associates downgraded the Chicago-based company to "neutral" from "buy." He said in a note to clients that he initially rated the shares a "buy" after Heidrick
Kaye/Bassman Adds Partner to Lead Legal Practice
Executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International Corp. has expanded its academic physician practice to include obstetrics and gynecology. Cindy Ornish will be the partner in charge of the new practice. “With the advances in all modalities of women's imaging, cancer research, reproductive advancements, and wellness, to name a few, the demand for these specialty physicians will
Witt/Kieffer to Lead Search for Purdue University
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by Purdue University to lead in its search for a senior vice president for external relations. The position is within the development/foundation/fundraising division at the West Lafayette, IN-based university. Witt/Kieffer assist colleges, universities, national educational associations, foundations, cultural organizations, human service and advocacy organizations, private secondary schools and
Alexander Mann Solutions Elects New Chairman
Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm, has appointed Michael O’Higgins to the position of chairman. Mr. O’Higgins is a former managing partner of PA Consulting and was previously a partner of Price Waterhouse Consulting. He has been chairman of the audit committee since October 2006 and is a non-executive director
Diversified Search Fills Top Post at Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has placed Thomas P. Corcoran executive director of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). Mr. Corcoran joins the DRWC from the Cooper’s Ferry Development Association, Inc (CFDA), where he has served as founding president and CEO for 25 years. DRWC is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the benefit of the
CEO Departures Fall 20 Percent
It has been a volatile year for CEO turnover and the most recent month has seen 101 CEO changes, marking a 20 percent decline from a nine-month high of 126 in July. The August total is the second lowest of the year, according to the latest report on CEO turnover released by global outplacement firm
