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Hiring Interim CEOs for PE Portfolio Companies
Private equity firms are increasingly relying on interim CEOs to drive transformation within their portfolio companies. As interim leadership becomes a mainstream solution, the critical question evolves: how can firms deploy it to achieve transformative outcomes? In 2025’s challenging market environment, where value creation depends on operational excellence rather than financial engineering, interim CEOs have become
Waterstone Human Capital Acquires Hire Integrated; Appoints Managing Director and President of Waterstone USA
Culture-driven executive search and leadership advisory firm Waterstone Human Capital has acquired Hire Integrated, a U.S.-based professional recruitment firm. As part of this strategic growth, Emily Rushton has been appointed managing director and president of Waterstone USA. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, she will lead Waterstone’s U.S. operations and oversee the integration of Hire
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
How Companies are Using Interim CFOs
In recent years, the role and responsibilities of CFOs have grown greatly beyond their historical boundaries. No longer seen simply as stewards of the company’s financial management, compliance, and reporting, a Raconteur report recently noted that CFOs today are taking an increasingly prominent role as key strategic partners to the CEO, tapping vast troves of data
StepStone Selected by Alzchem
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Germany-based AlzChem, a spin-off of Evonik Industries AG, has chosen StepStone’s talent management solution to maintain performance and skills management processses for its senior staff. Besides AlzChem, other major StepStone clients in the chemical industry include Akzo Nobel, Altana, BASF, Bayer, Evonik Degussa,
Alexander Mann Solutions Expands Staff
Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based RPO provider, has added Gabriela Skeoch as global head of technology consulting and Tim Curtis as head of business intelligence. Ms. Skeoch's role will be to develop this as a standalone consulting offering and to ensure that technology strengthens and supports its recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions effectively. She previously
Only Third of Companies Offer Formal HR Leadership
Organizations that offer an HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) do so to feed the succession pipeline and/or to make HR more strategic, but few actually offer such a program, according to a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Only 29 percent of respondents said their organization offers a formal HRLDP. Of those
The RightThing Selected by GoodYear
Global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider The RightThing has been selected by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to provide recruiting and hiring support for its North American employee base. The RightThing will provide sourcing and recruiting tools that will enhance Goodyear’s recruiting process and help streamline its talent acquisition operations. The RightThing also will
Online Job Demand Turns Positive
Online advertised vacancies rose by 169,000 to 3,464,800 in August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted Online Data Series (HWOL). Since April, online job demand is up by 300,000, with many of the largest states now showing stable trends following about two years of losses that began in May 2007. With the August data, there
R&L Associates Fills Post for Choi & Burns
R&L Associates has placed Gau Junnarkar, a former research associate with Russell Reynolds Associates in the New York, as vice president of research at Choi & Burns, within its global asset and wealth management group. The search was conducted by Rochelle Schumer, president and founder of R&L Associates. "It's not every day that you find
RSVP Group Adds Partner
RSVP Group AG has added Dr. Goetz von Kalckreuth as a partner in its healthcare business Europe sector. Dr. von Kalckreuth is an experienced healthcare specialist and a qualified physician (MD). Prior to joining RSVP, he was a partner for three years in the global life science practice of an international executive search firm Whitehead
Myers McRae Adds Director
Executive search firm Myers McRae (formerly Jon McRae & Associates) has added Jeannette B. Taylor as director of administrative services. Ms. Taylor joins the firm after working 24 years at Mercer University, serving first as a senior administrative secretary in the office of the president for nine years and then as the administrative assistant to
Coleman Lew & Associates Places CEO at LMC
Charlotte, NC-based Coleman Lew & Associates placed John A. Somerville as president and chief executive officer of Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC). Mr. Somerville formerly served as an executive with Dow Building Solutions North America. Thomas M. Brinkley, a partner Coleman Lew & Associates, led the assignment. Coleman Lew & Associates, founded in 1979, is a
AESC Adds Four New Member Firms
The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) has added Four Corners Group, Headlight International, Jo Fisher Executive and Waterhouse Executive Search Partners as its newest member firms. Four Corners Group, a Toronto-based executive search firm, was founded in 2007 by Kelly Farrell and Andrew Norrie. Four Corners Group’s partners execute executive level assignments in all
Prince Houston Group to Open Next Month
James Houston has joined Marylin Prince as a partner in her executive search firm based in New York, now renamed The Prince Houston Group. The firm will officially open in September. With Ms. Prince, Mr. Houston will share business development, execution and management of the boutique financial services firm that specializes in asset and wealth
Interview: Fairfield Partners Co-Founder Sees Client Urgency Key Driver to Industry Turnaround
Fairfield Partners is a Norwalk, Connecticut-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets. Brian Curry co-founded Fairfield Partners with Eric Montgomery in July 2008. Mr. Curry has 20 years of corporate experience and five years of experience in executive search. Prior to entering the business, he was senior vice president of sales
Hudson Highland Posts 43 Percent Revenue Decline
Hudson Highland Group, Inc./(NASDAQ:HHGP) has posted second quarter 2009 revenues of $173.8 million, a decrease of 42.6 percent from $303.1 million a year ago. The company posted a net loss of $17.8 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $5.0 million, or $0.20 per basic and $0.19 per diluted
DHR Fills Post for Vestergaard Frandsen
Global executive search firm DHR International has placed Benoit Florin as technical director Asia at Vestergaard Frandsen. The position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mr. Florin was plant manager of Rhodia Polyamide Shanghai, with eight years of experience in Asia Pacific. The search was led by Beryl Chu and Kim Chan with support from Kay
Hiring Pace to Accelerate in Coming Year
The economy has posed many challenges for businesses – including the need to make sure they are prepared for the upturn. According to a new survey, managers are planning to hire a combination of workers to support both long- and short-term initiatives. Fifty-three percent of employers expect to hire full-time employees over the next 12
America’s Job Exchange Partners with AccessisbleEmployment.org
America's Job Exchange, a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has formed a partnership with AccessibleEmployment.org, a national job board dedicated to including disabled employees in the workforce. The partnership coincides with the launch of a new 'Disability Exchange' offering job search and career-related services specific to this special community. “America's Job Exchange
RedLaw Opens Doors in London
Legal search firm Redlaw has been launched in London by recruiting veterans Jonathan Benjamin and Amy Hambleton. The firm will focus on senior lawyers, working with senior associates through to equity partners and will assist with team moves and mergers. “In our experience, there has never been a greater need for a legal recruitment company
Bernard Hodes Group’s SmartPost Extends Services to AfterCollege
SmartPost, an online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, has expanded its partnership with AfterCollege, a college web site powering career networks on the Internet. Through the alliance, SmartPost customers will now be able to post jobs and internships to more than 7,000 academic career networks in engineering, finance, allied health, nursing,
HRsmart Issues No Fee Implementation Offering
Richardson, TX-based HRsmart, a global talent management software company, has issued a No Fee Implementation Offering for new and existing customers. HRsmart's solutions are designed to enhance human capital strategies, reduce costs, increase retention and employee productivity. “HRsmart continues to introduce new offerings to help current and prospective clients experience the true value of talent
Boyden Expands in Spain
Boyden has named Carlos Dafauce, Jose Lorca and Maximo Buch as partners in Spain. Mr. Buch and Mr. Lorca will be based in the firm's Valencia office and Mr. Dafauce will serve in Boyden Madrid. Mr. Dafauce, who most recently served as lead partner for the financial services practice in Spain for Korn/Ferry International, will
Heidrick & Struggles to Lead Search for Southern University System
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International has been retained by Southern University System to find the college system's new president. Southern University System is a public system of higher education with five campuses in Louisiana. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive search and leadership advisory services, including succession planning, executive assessment, talent retention
MRTed and eQuest for Alliance
MrTed Ltd, a global provider of talent acquisition solutions, has joined forces with eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management. The partnership will enhance the global reach of MrTed’s enterprise customers with job posting delivery support. With this agreement, MrTed will be able to offer its customers seamless access to eQuest’s
Digby Morgan Adds to Executive Board
Digby Morgan, a U.K. headquartered specialist HR search and selection consultancy, has promoted Nicola Grimshaw to its executive board. Ms. Grimshaw, who joined the company in 2005, is based in the Digby Morgan’s London head office and is responsible for running the commerce, public sector and executive search teams in addition to overseeing the company’s
Robert Half Posts 93 Percent Profit Drop
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted second quarter 2009 revenues of $749.9 million, a 39 percent decline from revenues of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of 2008. During the second quarter ended June 30, net income was $5.4 million, or 3 cents a share, a 93 percent decrease compared with earnings of $74.6 million,
Interview: Recruiting Chief Sees Gradual Improvement in Search Industry
The World Search Alliance, LLC (formerly World Search Group) is an international strategic group of independent, owner managed retained executive search firms with members in virtually every market around the world. Founded as the World Search Group in 1984 by Maurice Dennis of the U.K., Alain Touveron of France and Ekkehard Wille of Germany, the
ZRG Partners Adds Partner; Opens Chicago Office
ZRG Partners Inc., a Boston-based global provider of executive search and talent management solutions, has added Terry Clarke as managing director and head of the firm's insurance practice. Mr. Clarke will be opening a new Chicago office for the firm and will head up the continued expansion of its insurance industry practice. He comes to
Kenexa Forms Alliance with Qliktech
Kenexa Corporation, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has formed a partnership with QlikTech, a business intelligence company. Under terms of the agreement, QlikTech's business analysis solution, QlikView, is integrated with Kenexa's global recruiting solution Kenexa Recruiter BrassRing (KRB) empowering KRB customers with a complete set of business analytics tools to measure
Morgan Samuels Places Exec at Nero
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-headquartered management consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment, has placed Darren Davis as vice president of e-commerce at Nero Incorporated. Mr. Davis most recently served as vice president of product marketing at PriceGrabber.com where he worked for four years. Nero Incorporated is a digital media company with operations in Germany,
HVS Executive Search Appoints VP
HVS Executive Search has named Steve Finder as vice president. Mr. Finder will serve as a key member of the North America recruitment team and will be based in Southern California. Prior to joining HVS, he was a senior consultant in the hospitality and real estate practice of Ferguson Partners. Mr. Finder has 15 years
Foster’s Selects FutureStep
Futurestep, a provider of talent acquisition solutions, has been chosen by premium global drinks company Foster's Group Ltd. as a strategic talent partner in evolving Foster's recruitment function. Foster's new recruitment model will build on the current success of Foster's Careers and deliver a consistent global approach to help build a high performance culture. The
CEO Departures Surge 20 Percent in July
Turnover among chief executives soared to its highest level since June 2008, as 126 CEO departures were announced in July, according to a report released by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Despite the surge, CEO departures remain well below 2008 totals. The 126 July departures marked a 20 percent increase from the
