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Acertitude Recruits Chief Revenue Officer for TAK Broadband
Acertitude has recruited Dan Miller as the new chief revenue officer of TAK Broadband, a Platinum Equity portfolio company. “This placement marks another chapter in Acertitude’s nearly decade-long partnership with Platinum Equity, which has yielded more than 200 executive placements across both the firm and its portfolio companies,” Acertitude said in a LinkedIn post. The
Assembly Recruits President and GM, Data & Analytics for insightsoftware
Austin, TX-based executive search firm Assembly has assisted in the recruitment of Matt Belkin as the new president and GM, data & analytics at insightsoftware. “It was a pleasure to work with the insightsoftware team once again, and we wish Matt and the entire team continued success,” Assembly said in a LinkedIn post. Mr. Belkin has more than 25
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.
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
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?
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
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
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
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
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
Deploying the Right Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy to Drive Business Results
In a period of economic uncertainty, companies are reducing expenses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). Instead, they should be doubling down as the following case studies from DHR Global will show how you can drive business results through proactive and thoughtful DEI&B strategies. The right actions can unlock innovation, access new markets, design
Slayton Adds SVP to Chicago Office
Chicago-based executive search firm Slayton Search Partners has added Jay D’Aprile to its Chicago office as a senior vice president. Mr. D’Aprile specializes in partnering with his clients’ senior management teams to create and execute nationwide executive search strategies with the goal of attracting, recruiting and placing executive talent. Throughout his career he has successfully
IHRIM Elects New Board Members
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected three executives representing various areas within human resources and information management to its board of directors. David Brook is director of HR systems for the Southern California Medical Group, a non-profit entity within Kaiser Permanente that consists of 7,000 physicians and 35 non-physician executives. He
CDI Corp. Adds Former RightThing Exec
CDI Corp., a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, has appointed Brad Dever as vice president of business development for its CDI-Talent Management division. Mr. Dever has an extensive background in the recruiting and staffing industry, with intensive experience selling, implementing and managing the successful delivery of solutions for multiple organizations. He previously served as
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead CEO Search
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has been chosen by Virgin Blue to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Virgin Blue is an Australian low-cost airline, Australia's second-biggest airline as well as the largest by fleet size to utilize the Virgin brand. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level
Rise in Executive Search Activity Reported
Third quarter data released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) indicates a rise in senior recruiting activity during July to September 2009 compared to the second quarter of this year. While annual trends continue to reveal far lower levels of search activity this year, the short term picture shows signs of recovery. Search
Nosal Partners Taps General Counsel for Holiday Retirement
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Randy Wood as general counsel for Holiday Retirement Corporation. Mr. Wood was previously general counsel, vice president and corporate secretary for Golfsmith International Inc. The search was conducted by David Nosal, chairman and CEO, and Paula Elmore, senior partner at Nosal Partners. Holiday Retirement Corporation is
51job Posts Positive Revenues; CFO Resigns
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted third quarter revenues of RMB 219.6 million (U.S. $32.2 million), an increase of 5.1 percent for the same quarter in 2008. Print advertising revenues for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 7.2 percent to RMB 77.1 million (U.S. $11.3 million) compared with
Bluesteps Forms Alliance with the Regus Group
BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) for senior executives, has partnered with The Regus Group, a provider of workplace solutions. The new alliance offers BlueSteps members convenient access to high profile office space, meeting rooms and other professional services. Under the terms of the agreement, all BlueSteps members
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.
