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Why Talent Strategy Is the Ultimate Lever for Private Equity Value Creation
Private equity (PE) firms face more pressure than ever to create value. They’re holding companies longer and paying premium prices in an uncertain market with weak liquidity, according to a new report from DHR Global’s Keith Giarman. The study explained that intensifying trend means PE firms must work harder than ever to create tangible and sustainable value
TalentRise Assists SWBR with Chief People Officer Search
TalentRise recently assisted in the recruitment of Shannon Struzik as the new chief people officer of SWBR in Rochester, NY. “Wishing Shannon Struzik greater responsibilities and exciting challenges in this impressive new chapter,” the organization said. “SWBR has warmly welcomed Shannon Struzik as new chief people officer, marking a significant step in the firm’s ongoing commitment
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
Artificial Intelligence Requires a New Kind Of Leadership
Artificial intelligence will continue to be developed and implemented in the business world. However you may feel about this, you and your organization will need to prepare for the changes it brings, according to a recent report from Brainworks. The firm explains that your organization must be innovation-ready, and that is fostered through leadership. A
DirectEmployers Makes Employers Jobs Easier to Find
Responding to member requests the DirectEmployers Association is helping member companies and job seekers connect more quickly with each other without the filter and costs of a third party commercial enterprise. “Even in a tight economy there are over 3 million jobs available in the U.S. economy. Job seekers need to be able to locate
Study Highlights Strategies for Most Effective $100k+ Recruiting
Results from a study by the Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global association for talent management, indicates that a growing number of skilled, six-figure earners is requiring employers to rethink their high level hiring strategies, turning to cost effective and time efficient tools to access, source and hire qualified candidates. According to the report, titled
Nosal Partners Expands Social Offices
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has added Donald Parker and Bob Bellano as senior client partners in its San Diego and Los Angeles offices, respectively. Mr. Parker will conduct senior-level executive search assignments on behalf of clients across a broad range of industries. Prior to joining Nosal Partners, he was managing director and
Fairfield Partners Recruits VP of Marketing for Kind Snacks
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has placed Eric Berman as vice president of marketing at KIND Snacks. Prior to KIND, Mr. Berman was a director of marketing at Unilever where he led the launch of a multi-brand, multi-benefit healthy beverage platform, including SLIM-FAST and managed
Russell Reynolds Places Investment Officer at Exelon
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has recruited Douglas J. Brown as senior vice president and chief investment officer at Chicago-based Exelon Corporation. Mr. Brownhas spent 26 years with Chrysler LLC, most recently serving as chief investment officer and assistant treasurer. "Today's challenging investment environment and the impact it is having on
Recruiters Anticipate Increased Demand for Executive Talent
Despite mixed economic reports, recruiters anticipate the demand for executive talent will increase during the next two quarters, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). According to September's survey of 165 executive recruiters, 56 percent are confident or very confident the executive employment market will improve during the next six months –
Workstream Posts Revenue Loss
Workstream Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has posted revenues of $4.2 million for the first quarter fiscal 2010, compared to $5.6 million during the same period last year. Net loss for the period in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., or GAAP, was $359,882 compared to
Harvey Nash Group Adds Senior Advisor
Harvey Nash Group has appointed Lord Digby Jones as senior advisor. Lord Jones is a former CBI director-general and minister of U.K. Trade & Investment. He joins the organization to share his wealth of experience as a global business ambassador and further maximize Harvey Nash's growth in the U.K. and international markets. In addition to
Taylor Winfield Names Managing Director
Executive search firm Taylor Winfield has added Ann Zeichner as managing director. Ms. Zeichner will be conducting senior-level assignments in the technology sector as well as other industries, based out of the firm's Silicon Valley office. She brings over 25 years of technology market experience across a broad spectrum of service providers, hardware, software and
Herbert Mines Retained by Sports Authority for CEO Search
New York-based executive search firm Herbert Mines Associates has been selected by The Sports Authority to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Doug Morton, will be retiring after 22 years with the company. The search will include internal and external candidates. Headquartered in Englewood, CO, Sports Authority is one
Interview: Pedersen & Partners Founder Forecasts Stabilizing Recruitment Market as Companies Invest in Human Capital
Pedersen & Partners was founded in 2001 and currently operates 37 wholly owned offices across the globe. Poul Pedersen is the founder and managing partner of the firm and oversees the firm’s private equity and venture capital practice. Mr. Pedersen has conducted executive search assignments since 1995 and has completed over 400 searches in his
The Onstott Group Completes Search for Welch’s
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Greg Boggan as finance director, value chain at Welch’s, the processing and marketing subsidiary of the National Grape Cooperative Association. Mr. Boggan was formerly the director, operations strategy and analysis for Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, successor to Cadbury Schweppes plc Americas Beverages business unit. Welch’s produces and
Diversified Search Fills Senior Post at Independent Sector
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has placed Lorraine Snebold as vice president of communications and marketing at Independent Sector. With more than 30 years experience in brand strategy, research and creative marketing services, Ms. Snebold was one of the first executives recruited to launch the National Geographic Channel, serving as its senior vice president of brand
DHR Opens Office in New Delhi
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has opened an office in New Delhi, India and named Vikram Chhachhi as executive vice president. This marks DHR’s second office in India; the firm opened an office in Mumbai in December 2008. Mr. Chhachhi has worked with clients in consumer packaged and retail goods, telecommunications and technology. Prior
TweetMyJobs Creates Worldwide Capabilities
Job board TweetMyJOBS has now expanded its job channel network worldwide. “Many of our customers have a worldwide presence in many different countries,” said Gary Zukowski, founder and president of TweetMyJOBS. “By expanding our job channel network globally, we are able to provide them with the same effective vertical marketing capabilities on Twitter that has
Russell Reynolds Associates to Find CFO for SemGroup
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by SemGroup, L.P. to lead in its search for a chief financial officer. SemGroup is expected to exit Chapter 11 in November 2009. Based in Tulsa, SemGroup is a midstream service company providing the energy industry the means to move products from the
Brooke Chase Associates Adds Recruiter
Executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. has added Katy Yoder to its team. Ms. Yoder has over 10 years of experience in career coaching and executive recruiting, providing services on all professional and academic levels in both corporate and non-profit environments. Ms. Yoder formerly worked at Smith Hanley Associates as a technical recruiter in
Dillistone Systems Inks Contract with TRANSEARCH India
Dillistone Systems, a global supplier of software for executive recruiters, has inked a contract with TRANSEARCH International (India). The contract is for the implementation of FILEFINDER 9, various services and an ongoing support contract. “The FILEFINDER system currently being used at TRANSEARCH has been a great enabler for the firm,” said Atul Vohra and Uday
Sanford Rose Opens Three New Offices
The Sanford Rose Associates executive search network has expanded by opening new offices in Wilmington, North Carolina, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and downtown Atlanta. Jim Robison will serve as managing director of Sanford Rose Associates – Wilmington which will focus on serving clients in the financial, agribusiness, food processing, and manufacturing and distribution industries. Before joining Sanford
Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in September
The Monster Employment Index, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, edged downward in September after a significant rise in late summer recruitment activity during August. Over the year, the Index fell 25 percent largely unchanged from last month's pace.
RiseSmart Adds Former Heidrick & Struggles CEO to Board
RiseSmart, a provider of Web-enabled outplacement and job search services, has elected Patrick S. Pittard, the former chairman, president and CEO of Heidrick & Struggles International, to its board of advisors. "Pat is an accomplished executive, a leading authority on human capital matters including recruitment and retention, and one of the most respected and well-connected
Nosal Partners Places CEO at First Federal
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has recruited Levon Mathews as chief executive officer of First Federal. Mr. Mathews was previously president of First Federal Bancshares in Sioux City, Iowa. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Robert Kobayashi, managing partner of the financial services practice at Nosal Partners. First
SearchPath International Adds Managing Partner
SearchPath International has added recruiting veteran Keith Davis as a managing partner of the firm’s North America technology practice. Mr. Davis will specialize in small-to-medium sized, high-tech, fast-paced growth companies in the networking, storage, security content delivery and digital media space. Mr. Davis has more than 18 years of recruiting experience helping to build, grow
Interview: i4cp Analyst Discusses Creating Competitive Advantage Through a Leveraged Workforce (Part 2)
In what ways do you feel HR executives suffer from not working directly with top management? If they don’t work closely with senior leaders, I think HR executives stand a greater chance of finding themselves out of work because their company failed to thrive. In the short term, if HR isn’t closely allied with senior
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits General Counsel for Cray
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Michael Piraino as vice president and general counsel of Cray Inc. The search was led by Alisa Tazioli, a managing director in MLA’s Seattle office. Most recently, Mr. Piraino was with the Seattle office of Fenwick & West. Prior to that, he was vice president, general
Michael Page International Posts Q3 Decline
Michael Page International plc has recorded a gross profit of £82.2m for the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 41.8 percent against Q3 2008. Group Q3 gross profit was £82.2m, a decrease of 41.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago. In EMEA (43 percent of Group), gross profit was £35.7m, a
Headway Corporate Resources Adds HR Veteran
Headway Corporate Resources, a North American human capital solutions company, has named Alvin Ragland as vice president for engineering and technology resources. In his role, Mr. Ragland will be responsible for managing Headway's national service delivery of staff augmentation, recruitment and workforce solutions to the energy and technology sectors. With more than 25 years of
SoftScape Chosen by Bank of Georgia
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has announced that Bank of Georgia has selected Softscape for its rollout of a new talent management system. This multi-million dollar, multi-year contract will enable Bank of Georgia to maximize its workforce potential by utilizing a fully automated human resource (HR) system. Softscape will provide a complete
Heidrick & Struggles Places Execs at Freddie Mac
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has placed the top two executives of government-sponsored mortgage finance company, Freddie Mac, in the past three months. The Chicago-headquartered firm recruited Charles E. Haldeman Jr., as chief executive officer and Bruce Witherell as chief operating officer. Mr. Haldeman formerly served as chairman of Putnam Investment Management, LLC,
TheLadders.com Names New CFO
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has appointed Harpreet Grewal as chief financial officer. In this role, Mr. Grewal will oversee TheLadders.com's finance and administrative functions. He will also work with TheLadders.com's management team to help manage the company's ongoing global growth. A veteran finance executive, Mr. Grewal brings over 20 years
America’s Job Exchange and DiversityWorking.com Partner
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has formed a partnership with DiversityWorking.com, a career site and job search engine for the cultural diversity marketplace. The partnership will introduce several DiversityWorking.com services to the AJE audience. Visitors to AJE's 'Diversity Exchange' will be able to search through the latest
