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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.
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
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?
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
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
7 Talent Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Executive recruiters are hoping that 2024 becomes a landmark year in the continuing redefinition of talent – human, artificial, C-suite, board, mid-level, high-potential, and front line. And it is changing so fast: if you blink, you can miss a trend that can significantly impact your business. As a boutique, global executive search firm dedicated to
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
SearchPath International Adds Managing Partner
SearchPath International has added recruiting veteran Keith Davis as a managing partner of the firm’s North America technology practice. Mr. Davis will specialize in small-to-medium sized, high-tech, fast-paced growth companies in the networking, storage, security content delivery and digital media space. Mr. Davis has more than 18 years of recruiting experience helping to build, grow
Interview: i4cp Analyst Discusses Creating Competitive Advantage Through a Leveraged Workforce (Part 2)
In what ways do you feel HR executives suffer from not working directly with top management? If they don’t work closely with senior leaders, I think HR executives stand a greater chance of finding themselves out of work because their company failed to thrive. In the short term, if HR isn’t closely allied with senior
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits General Counsel for Cray
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Michael Piraino as vice president and general counsel of Cray Inc. The search was led by Alisa Tazioli, a managing director in MLA’s Seattle office. Most recently, Mr. Piraino was with the Seattle office of Fenwick & West. Prior to that, he was vice president, general
Michael Page International Posts Q3 Decline
Michael Page International plc has recorded a gross profit of £82.2m for the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 41.8 percent against Q3 2008. Group Q3 gross profit was £82.2m, a decrease of 41.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago. In EMEA (43 percent of Group), gross profit was £35.7m, a
Headway Corporate Resources Adds HR Veteran
Headway Corporate Resources, a North American human capital solutions company, has named Alvin Ragland as vice president for engineering and technology resources. In his role, Mr. Ragland will be responsible for managing Headway's national service delivery of staff augmentation, recruitment and workforce solutions to the energy and technology sectors. With more than 25 years of
SoftScape Chosen by Bank of Georgia
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has announced that Bank of Georgia has selected Softscape for its rollout of a new talent management system. This multi-million dollar, multi-year contract will enable Bank of Georgia to maximize its workforce potential by utilizing a fully automated human resource (HR) system. Softscape will provide a complete
