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TalentRise Expands Global Operations with Launch of TalentRise India Private Limited
TalentRise, an Aleron Group company, has expanded into India with the establishment of TalentRise India Private Limited. “India represents one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing economies, with an increasing demand for exceptional leadership talent,” said Peter Petrella, president of TalentRise. “Our expansion into India through TalentRise India Private Limited, combined with our partnership with Acara Solutions
How AI Is Rewriting the Candidate Experience — and Why Recruiters Must Catch Up
Candidate satisfaction is declining across all aspects of the recruitment process, dropping as much as 20 percent in key areas like speed and responsiveness; however, AI is emerging as the key solution. This is according to the latest Global Recruitment Insights and Data (GRID) 2025 Talent Trends report published by Bullhorn. The report, which collected data from nearly
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.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CEO for the National Association for Interpretation
Cooper Coleman LLC has assisted in the recruitment of Karon Moody Harden as chief executive officer of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). She officially began her tenure on November 2, following a national search conducted by Cooper Coleman in partnership with NAI’s board of directors. “Throughout the search, we were looking for a leader who
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?
Odgers Strengthens Global Financial Services Practice
Odgers has announced two strategic leadership appointments that further strengthen its global financial services practice. Charles F. Preusse, managing partner and chair of U.S. financial services, has been named executive director on the board of Odgers USA, while Kevin C. McKeon, managing partner and head of U.S. financial services, has been named co-head of the global
Local Vs. Global Leadership: Trends Shaping Executive Hiring
Executive hiring continues to evolve as organizations respond to increasingly interconnected markets, changing workforce expectations and rapid technological advancements. Building effective leadership teams requires a careful balance between global perspective and local understanding, ensuring that senior executives can respond to complexity, support sustainable growth and lead confidently across diverse business environments. The Kestria Global Leadership Barometer
U.S. Economy Adds 165,000 Jobs in October as Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 165,000 in October as the U.S. unemployment rate edged down to at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Employment increased in professional and business services, in healthcare, and in transportation and warehousing. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates showed little or no change in October
Russell Reynolds Associates Assists the University at Buffalo in Recruiting 16th President
Following an international search, global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Caroline Attardo Genco as the 16th president of the University at Buffalo (UB). She succeeds Satish K. Tripathi, who is stepped down after 15 years of distinguished service as UB’s president. Jett Pihakis, Steve Newton, and Joi Hayes-Scott led
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Chief Philanthropy Officer Search for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to lead in its search for a chief philanthropy officer. The search is being led by Terri Kohan and Patti Kish. Philanthropy is central to that ambition. SVdP USA’s leadership aims to grow national fundraising substantially over the next three to
Bespoke Partners Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
Executive Women Making Progress Closing Pay Gap
Last month, ON Partners released its 2024 Women’s Report in recognition of Women’s History Month. The report revealed a positive trend as the gender pay gap is narrowing year-over-year (YoY), with executive women earning an average of $452K, compared to executive men’s average of $461K. In addition, when isolating director and vice president roles as a pipeline
Tatum Names Head of Denver Office
Tatum LLC has added Terry Peltes as managing partner of its Denver office. He will be responsible for developing, expanding and managing Tatum's Denver practice. Prior to joining Tatum, Mr. Peltes was the executive chairman of ALN Medical Management. Before that he was president and CEO of Aptiv Technology Partners and president and CEO of
Nosal Partners Completes Searches for Midland Credit
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Ronald E. Naves as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, as well as Ruth Clay as SVP of human resources for Midland Credit Management, a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, Inc. in San Diego. Mr. Naves was most recently SVP of legal affairs for Gemstar
Kronos Selected by Wellstar Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by WellStar Health System for its integrated suite of workforce management solutions to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity. The solution will be used to manage more than 11,000 employees across WellStar Health System's five hospitals in northwest Georgia. “Healthcare organizations are increasingly supplementing time and
Korn Ferry Adds Vice Chairman in NY Office
Korn/Ferry International has added Melanie Kusin to its New York office as a vice chairman and senior client partner in the firm's board & CEO services practice. Ms. Kusin joins the firm from Heidrick & Struggles, where she most recently served as vice chairman. She previously was global managing partner for the consumer practice. Ms.
Odgers Berndtson Announces Acquisitions in Russia and Poland
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has acquired Moscow-based Pynes & Moerner and Warsaw-headquartered Kaluzynski & Madeja. Terms and conditions of the deals were not disclosed. Pynes & Moerner offers executive search and selection services, consults clients on building management teams, and designs executive remuneration models, motivation and development structures. Kaluzynski & Madeja provides executive
Russell Reynolds Associates to Lead CEO Search for Rockefeller & Co.
Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by Rockefeller & Company to lead in its search for a chief executive officer. Established by John D. Rockefeller over 125 years ago, Rockefeller & Company is a wealth management firm based in New York. With a worldwide network of 39 offices and
Parker Executive Search Completes Search for Notre Dame
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has placed Brian Kelly as the head football coach for the University of Notre Dame. The firm also assisted Notre Dame in finding current athletic director Jack Swarbrick. Mr. Kelly was previously the head coach of football at University of Cincinnati, a team he led to an undefeated record in 2009.
Yahoo! to Consider Sale of HotJobs
According to Reuters and industry sources, Yahoo! has said it was open to selling its online job site HotJobs. At the recent UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York, Yahoo! chief executive Carol Bartz said the company would sell the unit for the right price even though an improving economy could help its
Team Capital Opens London Office
Executive search firm Team Capital has opened a new office in London which will serve as an international hub for corporate clients. The firm has also announced it will look to further grow its adviser population that focuses on top companies seeking counsel on their talent and leadership in U.S., Latin America, Europe, Middle East
DHR Places General Counsel at American Credit Acceptance
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm DHR International has placed Todd S. Manke as vice president and chief risk officer at American Credit Acceptance, LLC (ACA). Serguei Zaychenko, executive vice president, led this search and was assisted by James Restelli, a research associate. Prior to joining ACA, Mr. Manke served as director of consumer insights at Lincoln
Slight Uptick in CEO Turnover as Recovery Looms
While the economic downturn has sent nearly 4.7 million Americans to the unemployment line this year, departures among the nation’s chief executive officers is down nearly 18 percent from a year ago, according to the latest job-cut report by outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. November saw just 94 chief executive officer changes, which
Workstream Names New CFO
Workstream Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, performance and talent management software, has appointed Jerome P. Kelliher as the company's new chief financial officer. Mr. Kelliher, with 13 years of experience at Ernst & Young as a financial professional, will drive the enterprise-wide creation of value for all of Workstream's business units and bring the
Interview: ITeego Chief Discusses Fee Structure in Recruiting (Part 2)
Kevin Jenkins is the CEO and principle IT recruiter at ITeego, a national web technology recruiting firm based in Austin, Texas. Mr. Jenkins has been recruiting in the web technology space for nearly a decade. In addition to recruiting, he is an entrepreneur and investor in a number of internet start-ups aimed at the human
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head of Global Markets Practice
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Lee Thacker as managing director and head of its global markets practice. Mr. Thacker will have responsibility for leading the executive search, research and advisory services in global markets across all Sheffield Haworth offices. Initially based in London, he will relocate to the Hong Kong office in
Stanton Chase Selects Head of EMEA
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has elected Panos Manolopoulos as its vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In addition to his new international position, Mr. Panos also serves as managing partner of the U.A.E. He also was the global practice leader in consumer products and services practice group with responsibility over
Spencer Stuart to Lead GM CEO Search
General Motors Corporation has selected Spencer Stuart to lead in its search for a new chief executive officer. The interim chief, Ed Whitacre, was also selected by Spencer Stuart. Detroit-based General Motors Corp., one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. Founded in 1956
Judge Executive Search Names Managing Director
Judge Executive Search, a division of The Judge Group and a provider of retained executive search services, has added Steve Green as managing director. In his new role, Mr. Green is responsible for the overall day-to-day management and business development at the firm. A 12-year veteran of The Judge Group, Mr. Green was previously in
Barnes Kavelle Becomes BK Cornerstone
Executive search firm Barnes Kavelle has announced that it will change its name to BK Cornerstone, part of global search consultancy Cornerstone International Group. “As a leading European member of the Cornerstone International network we will be known as BK Cornerstone Ltd,” said Neil McLaughlin, managing partner. “This recognizes the increasing importance to our clients
Monster CEO Takes Part in White House Forum On Jobs and Growth
Sal Iannuzzi, chairman, president and CEO of Monster Worldwide, Inc., recently participated in an all-day White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth and shared some of his observations and what Monster is doing to help job seekers. “The White House Forum on Jobs was a call to arms for a group of leaders to
Egon Zehnder Survey: U.S. Confidence Lags in CEO Succession Planning
Recent Fortune 500 CEO resignations are putting the spotlight on CEO succession planning, according to Egon Zehnder. Yet, findings of an Egon Zehnder survey of senior executives reveal none of the top level U.S. executives taking the survey believe their companies are best in class or highly successful at meeting the challenge of succession planning.
Korn Ferry Shows 25 Percent Decline; Futurestep Down 57 Percent
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) posted revenues of $140.1 million for the second quarter fiscal 2010, a decrease of 24.6 percent from revenues of $189.3 million a year ago. Fee revenue decreased in all regions due to a 20.7 percent decrease in the overall number of engagements billed and a decrease of 2.8 percent in the average fee
ZoomInfo Unveils New Resource
ZoomInfo, a source for business information on people and companies, has released a new resource for job hunters called FreshContacts, which provides free access to job seekers looking to identify, research and connect with innovative companies and their hiring managers. Providing actionable intelligence on prospective employers, FreshContacts can shorten the time it takes for many
Jobseekers Disapprove of Obama Stimulus Plan
Jobseekers believe that President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package has left much to be desired after coming in to law last February. In a recent online survey of over 970 jobseekers and conducted by career portal, Job.com, 64 percent of respondents do not think that the President's stimulus plan has, in fact, created more jobs
eQuest Partners with JobsDB
eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, has partnered with JobsDB, a provider of online recruitment services in Asia Pacific, giving customers direct electronic access for posting job positions. JobsDB’s network coverage spans Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The agreement is significant
Recruiters Expect Employment Market to Recover in 2010
Amid signs that higher consumer spending helped lift the U.S. economy in the third quarter, recruiters are forecasting a double-digit increase in executive search assignments in 2010 following a brighter, but slower end to the current year, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). November's survey of 161 executive recruiters found that
CarterBaldwin Places CFO at Greenway Medical
Atlanta-headquartered CarterBaldwin Executive Search has recruited James A. Cochran as chief financial officer of Greenway Medical Technologies. Mr. Cochran was previously with TurboChef Technologies, Inc. where he was senior vice president corporate strategy and investor relations from October 2007 until TurboChef's merger with The Middleby Corporation. Greenway Medical Technologies provides the latest in EHR, ambulatory
Nosal Partners Names Leader of Global Clean Technology Practice
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has named John W. Morrow as leader of the global clean technology practice. Based in Nosal Partners’ San Francisco headquarters, Mr. Morrow joined Nosal Partners as a client partner in January 2007. He was promoted to partner in 2009 and will continue to serve in this capacity. Prior
Execuzen Adds to Private Wealth Management Practice
Finance-focused executive search firm Execuzen has added Julia Reece as senior research consultant in its global private wealth management practice in London. Ms. Reece will concentrate on developing industry insight and talent profiling across the sector and internationally. She formerly served as a specialist research consultant in London with a niche real estate search firm
Towers Perrin/Watson Wyatt Merger Cleared in Europe
Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby, Inc. and Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:WW) have been granted conditional clearance from the European Commission to allow the parties to proceed with their merger to form Towers Watson & Co. U.S. antitrust authorities previously cleared the transaction. As part of the European Commission's clearance decision, Watson Wyatt has committed to
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at Education Realty Trust
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Randall L. Churchey as president and chief executive officer of Education Realty Trust, Inc. Mr. Churchey previously served as interim CEO of Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. He also served from 2006 to 2007 as the president and CEO of Golden Gate National Senior Care, the second largest long-term
Job Cuts Fall to the Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years
Employers announced 50,349 planned job cuts in November, which is the fewest number of monthly job cuts since 44,416 were announced nearly 24 months ago in December 2007, according to the report by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. The November total was 9.6 percent lower than the 55,679 job cuts announced in
