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How to Embrace AI Before It’s Too Late
While artificial intelligence is exciting, its rapid growth is also raising concerns. Recently, the CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, warned that “AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs – and spike unemployment to 10-20 percent in the next one to five years.” Likewise, Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufmann recently cautioned the company’s employees and freelancers: “AI is
City Year Selects Shelli Herman and Associates to Lead SVP/Executive Director Search
Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been retained by City Year to lead in its search for a senior vice president and executive director. The organization is seeking an innovative, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the senior on-site executive. The position offers the right candidate the chance to play a key role in
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
Canadian Executive Search Market Shifts to Meet New Demands
Throughout 2023, executive search consultants have Hunt Scanlon Media that the Canadian executive recruiting market experienced shifts in response to the evolving demands of a rapidly changing business environment across the country. Amidst the ongoing transformations in executive recruiting, the Canadian business landscape has become increasingly competitive, requiring a strategic approach to talent acquisition. Recruiters
StepStone Records Slight Revenue Decline in Q3
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has recorded revenues of €24.1m for the third quarter of 2009, a slight decline from revenues of €24.7m during the same quarter a year ago. The company delivered underlying adjusted EBITDA of EUR2.6m (Q2 2009: EUR2.9m) and generated cash from operations of EUR1.3m. During the quarter,
IMD International Adds Four New Member Firms
IMD International Search Group has added Australia-based Jo Fisher Executive, ESGI, Ltd. in Hong Kong and New York City, London-headquartered Piedmont, Ltd. and Advantage Partners in Cleveland and Las Vegas, as its newest member firms. These additions strengthen IMD International’s global reach by expanding presence on three continents and adding expertise in key industry verticals
Spencer Stuart to Find CEO for Zygo Corp
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained by Zygo Corporation to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO J. Bruce Robinson will be retiring and plans to transition from his current role into a non-director consulting position with the company. The transition is expected to occur during the second
Dice Posts 33 Percent Revenue Decrease
Dice, a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $26.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, a decline of 33 percent from $39.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. The company attributed the decline to a significant decline in recruitment activity which impacted both Dice.com and eFinancialCareers.
TheLadders.com Debut New Features
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has debuted new features on its RecruitLadder enterprise recruiting solution. The new site features include redesigned search functionality, detailed candidate profile tools and a new clipboard capability to connect recruiters to its database of $100K+ job seekers. “The new RecruitLadder features are the result of extensive
Interview: 680 Partners’ Ross Freeman Discusses Advantages of Boutique Firms
As founder of 680 Partners LLC, Ross Freeman has specialized in executive search for a wide array of industries over the past decade. Mr. Freeman works in long term partnerships with many top venture capital firms, private equity and LBO funds to help build senior management teams. 680 Partners specializes in recruiting senior executives including:
Coleman Lew & Associates Adds Partner
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates has named Matthew S. Turner as the firm's 11th partner with responsibility for directing and expanding its Leadership Development Resources (LDR) practice. “We are excited about Matt heading our firm's LDR practice after it posted a 32 percent gain in revenue compared to the same time period in 2008,”
G Alexander and Assoc. Places Director at Blue Grass Airport
Executive search firm G. Alexander and Associates has recruited Eric J. Frankl as executive director for Lexington, KY-based Blue Grass Airport. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport board and Guy Huguelet, president of the executive search firm G. Alexander and Associates, conducted a nationwide, six-month search for its new executive director. Mr. Huguelet held interviews with
Adecco to Aquire MPS Group
Human resource solutions company Adecco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MPS Group, Inc., a provider of recruitment and business solutions, for $13.80 per common share in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. This represents a premium of 24 percent over Monday's closing stock price and a premium of 27 percent
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
