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BrainWorks Appoints Vice Presidents
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Kelly Maslow as sales & marketing practice leader, and Bowen Knarr, interim accounting & finance practice leader, as vice presidents. “This strategic move reflects not only their individual achievements but also the significant influence they’ve had across the entire BrainWorks organization,” the search firm said. “The decision to elevate a
Here’s How Interim Leaders Give Companies A Strategic Edge
In Business Talent Group’s report Accelerating Transformation Success, one thing is clear: transformation has become a permanent state of business. Organizations across industries are under pressure to adapt to rapid technological shifts, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving customer demands. But for many companies, internal teams alone don’t have the capacity or political freedom to deliver the speed
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.
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
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?
Wilton & Bain Expands Interim Management Business
Global executive search and interim leadership firm Wilton & Bain has named Oliver Bentley as partner within its interim management business. He will focus on senior interim appointments across consumer markets in business transformation, technology and digital. “I am delighted to welcome Oliver to Wilton & Bain,” said James Humphreys, managing partner at Wilton & Bain.
Boards Weigh Internal vs. External CEO Candidates in Succession Planning
Choosing between an internal and external CEO candidate is rarely as simple as favoring continuity or change. For boards and executive search firms, the more important question is whether the succession process is anchored to the company’s future mandate and the leadership capabilities required to deliver it. The internal-versus-external CEO debate often starts with a
Pyramind Places New Leader for The International Institute
Following a national search, Falls Church, VA-based executive search firm Pyramind has placed Chad Leahy as the next director of The International Institute. “Chad came to Madrid on September 1 and has begun meeting with Institute staff, familiarizing himself with his new duties, and following the completion of this summer’s improvement projects in the Institute building,”
NPAG Recruits CEO for Dream.Org
Executive search firm NPAG has assisted in the recruitment of Janos Marton as the new CEO for Dream.Org in Oakland, CA. The search was being led by Phuong Quach and Sharon Gertsman. Mr. Marton joined Dream.Org as CEO after spending the past five years leading advocacy work at the organization, where he helped build coalitions and advance
Stevenson Search Partners Expands
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has expanded with the addition of Jim LoSapio to its on-demand talent solutions team as director, business development. “Jim has developed a strong understanding of the unique talent, consulting, and resource challenges facing life sciences organizations
TriSearch Expands Through Strategic Partnership
TriSearch has entered into a strategic partnership with Northwest Talent Solutions founder Nikita R. Steals, who has joined the firm as vice president, client success. The arrangement combines Northwest Talent Solutions’ workforce transformation expertise and entrepreneurial agility with TriSearch’s national recruiting platform, scalable delivery capabilities and highly customized approach to client partnership. Northwest Talent Solutions
Private Equity Takes a Harder Look at Leadership Assessment
Private equity firms examine every line of the financial model and pressure-test the commercial thesis from multiple angles. However, an assessment of the leadership team is often the least rigorous part of diligence. Deal teams will spend weeks validating a revenue forecast and only a matter of hours forming a view on the CEO expected
The Succession Crisis Extends Beyond Small Business
Succession planning has become one of the most pressing leadership issues facing boards as a growing number of senior executives move closer to retirement. For executive search firms, that is creating increased demand for earlier engagement, deeper assessment of internal talent, and more deliberate planning around critical leadership transitions. The challenge is especially acute when
Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits General Counsel for MassArt
Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and
Lock Search Group Fills Senior Position for Emergent BioSolutions
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group has assisted in the recruitment of Layton Henderson as vice president and general manager of Emergent BioSolutions’ Winnipeg manufacturing facility. “We’re grateful to celebrate a successful executive placement with our valued partner, Emergent BioSolutions,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post. “Congratulations to Layton Henderson on his appointment. We’re
Options Group Expands Dubai Office
Options Group has expanded in Dubai office with the additions of Eugenio Chiappini and Ben Prickett as vice presidents. Mr. Chiappini specializes in the private equity and family offices sectors. His addition strengthens the firm’s presence in the Middle East and supports its work with alternative investment firms and private capital clients seeking senior talent. Before
Executive Search Evolves, but Relationships and Judgment Still Matter Most
Executive search is evolving as firms face growing pressure to deliver stronger talent outcomes while providing deeper advisory value to clients and candidates. The most effective search organizations are looking beyond individual assignments to build broader networks, strengthen market intelligence, and create relationships that endure across careers and leadership transitions. That shift is placing renewed
Executive Diligence Takes on Greater Role in Senior-Level Hiring
Executive search increasingly extends beyond assessing experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For boards and investors, understanding a senior candidate’s background, reputation, and potential risk profile has become an important part of evaluating whether that individual is equipped to lead in a high-stakes environment. That has made investigative diligence a more meaningful component of senior-level
BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Stanford University
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Timothy G. Lynch as vice president and general counsel of Stanford University. He succeeds Debra Zumwalt, who announced earlier this year that she would retire after 26 years as Stanford’s vice president and general counsel. BarkerGilmore’s Sarah Sullivan, Brittney McDonough, and
Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and
TRANSEARCH International Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
TRANSEARCH International has expanded in Singapore with the addition of The Executive Collective Asia as its newest member firm. Led by managing partner Angela Roche, the addition further strengths the organization’s executive search and leadership consulting capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. “Singapore is strategically important to TRANSEARCH not only within Asia-Pacific, but to our global business,”
Beyond the Single AI Path: You Can Have It All
Executive search firms are moving beyond early experimentation with artificial intelligence and focusing more closely on how the technology can support different roles, workflows, and levels of adoption across their organizations. Rather than forcing every user into the same model, firms are increasingly looking for flexible approaches that can improve efficiency while preserving the judgment
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
How Job Seekers Can Assess Company Culture
When job hunting, finding the perfect role goes beyond a company’s reputation or the allure of a job title. One critical factor that often takes precedence is the company culture. The culture of a company can significantly impact your job satisfaction, professional growth, and overall well-being, according to a new report from Protis Global. So,
Declining Pay Seen Majority of New Senior Executives
Korn/Ferry International’s Executive Compensation Index shows declining pay in 2009 for the majority of new senior executives around the world after reaching a peak in 2008. The study shows that pay for first-year CEOs also declined in the North American and Asian markets in 2009, but increased in Europe, raising the global average CEO compensation
Spencer Stuart to Lead Search for Pacific-10 Conference
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been selected by the Pacific-10 Conference to conduct a search for a new chief operating officer and deputy commissioner. The newly-created position will report directly to Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott, with the person selected being responsible for managing many of the day-to-day operations of the Conference. The search is
VMA Group Names Head of Corporate Practice
U.K.-headquartered recruitment consultancy firm VMA Group has named Crystal Walter as head of its corporate communications practice. Ms. Walter will head a team of consultants focusing on permanent and interim recruitment. “Crystal has developed a comprehensive network of senior communications professionals and helped influence the career decisions of some key industry players,” said Claire Tuffin,
Antal Russia Names New Managing Director
Antal, a provider of professional recruitment services in Russia, has named Michael Germershausen as its new managing director. Antal Russia is part of the global recruitment consultancy FiveTen Group. “In Antal in Moscow, we have a great brand, outstanding people and high morale within the business. But as well as recognizing Michael's outstanding performance, this
America’s Job Exchange Partners with Arbita
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Arbita, a provider of recruitment-marketing technology, media planning, and services. The alliance enables Arbita clients to purchase recruiting solutions and compliance services from America's Job Exchange (AJE) directly through their account managers. America's Job Exchange will also work closely
Companies Lacking Ability to Lead, Recruit and Retain
According to Aon Consulting, a global human capital consulting firm, of the 1,313 employers polled for its recent survey, 85 percent said talent retention and ability to meet talent/skills needs for leadership roles (84 percent) are top priorities. However, many reported that they are not effectively delivering these services with only 46 percent stating they
HireRight Taps VP of Operations
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has appointed Catherine Aldrich as vice president of operations. Ms. Aldrich has more than 20 years of background screening, public records research, verification, and compliance experience and will be responsible for leading HireRight's service delivery functions in verifications, public records, and customer service. Her professional background
Korn Ferry Adds Office Manager in Bangalore Office
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Venkat Shastry as client partner and office manager based in the firm’s Bangalore office. Mr. Shastry will work within Korn/Ferry’s technology and professional services practices and provide overall leadership and local support for all other industry vertical practices that the firm specializes in. Mr. Shastry is a co-founder of Stanton Chase
ChampionScott Partners Completes Search for Silver Lake
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Mark Gillett as director value creation at Silver Lake. Mr. Gillett, based in London, will lead value creation in Europe. Mr. Gillett joins the company from Alvarez & Marsal, where he was a managing director, led the development of the private equity performance improvement services in Europe. Silver
RSA Promotes Finance Director
Global recruiter RSA has added Matt Ryans as finance director. In his role, Mr. Ryans will oversee RSA’s global budgeting process, manage the firm’s financial risk and long-term financial planning. He previously served as RSA’s financial controller. “We believe Matt is well positioned to succeed in this new role given his broad financial knowledge and
PeopleClick Releases New Products
Peopleclick, Inc., a global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, has announced the latest product releases of Peopleclick Contact Management, Peopleclick Interview Scheduling and Peopleclick Onboarding. These releases provide new capabilities for recruiters resulting in enhanced usability and increased productivity. These latest product releases have focused on helping recruiters streamline the
Tatum Expands New England Practice
Tatum LLC has added Gail Marcus to its New England practice to support the firm’s growth in this region. Ms. Marcus assumes the role of healthcare segment leader, where she will serve the operational, technological and financial needs of healthcare clients throughout New England. “Tatum is uniquely positioned to help healthcare organizations address the many
JobVite Forms Alliance with JigSaw
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has partnered with Jigsaw, a provider of Data as a Service (DaaS) and user generated business information, to bring real-time contact information to its talent acquisition platform. The partnership streamlines candidate search on the web, enabling companies to target talent for open jobs and reach prospective candidates easily.
Succession Planning in the C-Suite Lagging
Fifty-nine percent of executives do not feel their company has a defined succession plan in place, according to the most recent Executive Quiz results released by the Korn/Ferry Institute. The quiz results also suggest that most companies are not adequately prepared should their CEO resign suddenly. When executives were asked if they knew who would
Academic Search International Fills Post at UNSW
Academic Search International (ASI) has placed Professor Merlin Crossley as the new dean of science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. Currently a professor of molecular genetics at the University of Sydney, Mr. Crossley previously served as acting dean of science, director of research in the University’s College of Sciences
Kenexa Announces Management Changes
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has named Eric Lochner as chief marketing officer and Sarah Teten as chief customer officer. For the past two years, Mr. Lochner has been based in Europe as managing director, EMEA, where he has helped Kenexa expand its footprint in Europe and the Middle
Correlate Search Expands in Hong Kong
Executive search firm Correlate Financial Markets Limited (formerly known as Akamai Financial Markets) has opened Correlate Search (Hong Kong) Limited. Niall MacDonald and Russell Kopp will assume joint managing director responsibilities across the region. Both are former recruiters for Whitney Group in Asia. “We are delighted to be back on the ground in Asia, recognizing
DHR Places Risk Officer at ACA
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has recruited Todd S. Manke as vice president and chief risk officer at American Credit Acceptance, LLC (ACA). Serguei Zaychenko, executive vice president, led the search and was assisted by James Restelli, a research associate. Prior to joining ACA, Mr. Manke served as director of consumer insights at Lincoln
Caldwell Partners Posts Q4 Revenue Decline
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted fourth quarter fiscal revenues of $4.53 million, up slightly compared to $4.59 million the previous year. The addition of partners in the U.S. generated operating revenue of $1.7 million in 2009 (10 percent of total operating revenues) and $0.7 million in the 2009 fourth quarter
Accenture Inks Three-Year Deal with German Organization
Accenture has inked a three-year contract with The German Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate to transform its current personnel administration and payroll system into an integrated and standardized human resource management platform. The new platform will make personnel administration and payroll accounting of the Federal State more efficient. The new platform, named IPEMA, is based on
eQuest Application Now Available Via Taleo’s Solution Exchange
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has announced that Taleo Corporation will offer job board performance product Prophesy3 via the Taleo Solution Exchange, the company's online application marketplace for talent solutions. Prophesy3 keeps track of every aspect of the Internet advertising and hiring process. Utilizing these statistics gives customers job
Berkeley Scott Appoints Division Head
U.K.-based recruitment consultancy Berkeley Scott has added Sam Parkin as head of senior appointments for the hospitality and leisure division. Ms. Parkin, who has eight years of experience in recruitment industry, joins from the company from Cherry Red Recruitment. “Sam is an extremely respected and proficient executive recruiter in the senior management arena,” said managing
Pinstripe Announces Additions
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Erin Lange as senior vice president of operations excellence and innovation, Greg Summers as business development director and Frank Johnson as the healthcare practice leader. Ms. Lange previously held various roles at GE, including manager of professional staffing for the Americas. Mr.
Epsen Fuller/IMD International Fills Post for 2ERGO
Executive search firm Epsen Fuller/IMD International Search Group has placed John Orlando as managing director of 2ergo Americas. Mr. Orlando previously served as the chief marketing officer at Livewire Mobile. “While it was immediately clear that John is a recognized and well-respected figure in the mobile communications industry, John’s career has spanned the breadth of
SoftScape and Jobfox Release New Tool for E-Recruitment
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, and career site Jobfox have teamed to deliver ResumePal, a new universal online standard job application that’s seamlessly integrated with Softscape’s platform. This e-recruitment innovation enables organizations to save on recruiting advertising costs, accept applications from candidates using mobile devices, match and rank candidates to the best
CEO Turnover Falls in October
October saw 89 chief executive officers leave their posts, 15 percent fewer than September’s 105 and 29 percent lower than the 125 CEO departures recorded in October 2008, according to the latest job-cut report by outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. October marked the eighth time this year that CEO turnover was lower than
Boyden Expands in Italy
Boyden has selected independent executive search firm Mindoor to help revitalize its Italian operations. Headquartered in Milan, Mindoor will operate as Boyden Italy with a team of 15 led by Anders Lindholm, who will serve as managing director and partner. Mindoor has operated as an independent recruiting firm serving clients throughout Europe since 2000 and
Adicio Launches MatchCast
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has launched its new performance-based matching tool, MatchCast. This new tool automatically matches relevant candidates to advertiser job listings. MatchCast leverages Adicio’s search technology using criteria such as the job’s title, description and requirements, to pinpoint relevant candidates based on their resume
CTPartners Reports Candidate Stick Rate of 90 Percent
New York City-headquartered CTPartners has announced that its audited candidate stick rate was 90 percent for all executives placed during the period January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and still employed by their company as of September 30, 2009. Stick Rate is defined by CTPartners’ management as the measure of whether the placed candidate
DHR Adds to Healthcare Practice
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has named Donna Pratt, MD, as executive vice president in the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. Pratt will join the firm’s healthcare practice and have responsibility for the recruitment and placement of a variety of healthcare professionals including physician executives such as chief medical officers, medical directors and VPMAs, among
Signium International Expands in India
Signium International has added India-based Quest Career Solutions to its global network of retained executive search consultancies. Quest Career Solutions’ search team consists of Kiran Koppula, Ranjit Jose, Girish Salvi and Neelam Gupta. The consultants bring to Signium extensive executive search experience in the BFSI, infrastructure, telecom, media & entertainment and pharmaceuticals sectors. Signium International
