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GHP Search Fills Board Positions for Teach For America New York
GHP Search, formerly known as Greenwich Harbor Partners, was recently retained by Teach For America New York to assist in expanding its board of directors. New members identified by GHP include Haidee Lee, Partner, global co-head of financial sponsor M&A at Goldman Sachs, Scott Mullins, managing director, general manager, AWS Worldwide Financial Services at Amazon Web Services, Kevin Pemberton, managing director, senior strategy
RSR Partners Selected by US Squash for CEO Search
US Squash has selected Greenwich, Conn.-based RSR Partners to lead the search for the organization’s next CEO. “I’m honored to share that US Squash has selected RSR Partners to lead the search for the organization’s next CEO,” RSR CEO Brett Stephens said in a LinkedIn post. “Over my career, I have led numerous CEO searches, but this
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.
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
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?
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
Six Trends Driving Private Capital Hiring
Executive hiring across private capital is becoming more complex as firms rethink the leadership capabilities needed to compete in a changing investment environment. Search mandates are broadening beyond traditional dealmaking backgrounds as firms place greater value on operating expertise, technology fluency, capital formation, and experience navigating more difficult market cycles. For executive search firms serving
Shelli Herman and Associates Recruits President and CEO of Mystic Aquarium
Following an extensive national search, Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has placed Rachel Metz as the new president and CEO of Mystic Aquarium. She will succeed Susette Tibus, who has led Mystic Aquarium since April 2023 and has been a recognized leading champion for the Aquarium for decades. “Rachel is an accomplished, thoughtful and inspiring leader whose experience
Academic Search Seeking Provost for James Madison University
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been selected by James Madison University to lead in its search for a new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Senior consultant Ann Die Hasselmo, consultant Christopher Butler, and associate consultant Kate Cusimano are leading the assignment. The school seeks an innovative and responsive leader to serve as its next provost and senior
ForceBrands Appoints Head of Executive Search
ForceBrands, a hiring and talent solutions partner for the consumer industry, has strengthened its executive search practice with the addition of Brian Waivada. He will lead the team and oversee the practice’s continued expansion. “This appointment builds on the strength and momentum of our executive search practice,” said Rob Ganjon, CEO of ForceBrands. “We’ve spent
Potential vs. Performance: Rethinking the Leadership Pipeline
Being a successful business leader has always been associated with a fast-paced management style, but today more than ever, leaders must constantly adapt and be prepared to navigate rapid change. Leadership roles across organizations of all types have become increasingly complex, requiring the ability to balance competing priorities at the same time. In this environment,
DHR Global Grows Sports Practice with Jobplex’s Acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners
Jobplex, the Chicago-based partner company of DHR Global, has acquired Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ascension founder and president Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a partner, working alongside DHR’s sports practice. “This acquisition marks an important expansion of
Russell Reynolds Associates Tapped by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to Lead CEO Search
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Andrew Kriegler, its inaugural president and CEO, has informed the board of directors that he will not be seeking a further term. The board has commenced the
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
Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9 Percent in February
Employment rose by 275,000 in February as the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed persons was 6.5 million in February. Job gains occurred in healthcare, in government, in food services and drinking places, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehousing. Among the
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
Major, Lindsey & Africa Appoints COO
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has appointed Simon Robinson as chief operating officer. Mr. Robinson will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of MLA on a global basis. Prior to joining the firm, he was a senior vice president at Aerotek, am MLA sister company. At Aerotek, he was responsible for
J. Robert Scott Expands London Office
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added Andy Smith, Sunny Dhillon, Ben Ayme, Navin Raina and Kathryn Melrose to its London office. With 15 years of experience in professional services, Mr. Smith is managing director and head of the London office. He will focus on searches in the financial services sector. Mr. Smith was
LinkedIn Forms Partnership with SAP AG
SAP AG, a provider of business software applications, and LinkedIn have signed a marketing agreement that will support the recruiting efforts of SAP channel partners in the small and midsize enterprise (SME) market. With more than 140,000 SAP consultants using LinkedIn, the collaboration will provide SAP partners in the SME market advanced recruiting methods to
DHR Adds EVP to NY Office
Executive search firm DHR International has appointed Joseph C. Huddle as an executive vice president in its New York office. Prior to joining DHR, Mr. Huddle served as managing director at Conley & Company where he focused on diversified industrial manufacturing and consumer products companies. His clients include public and private, multinationals, and private equity-backed
Odgers Berndtson to Lead CEO Search for UK Financial Investments Limited
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been retained by UK Financial Investments Limited to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO John Kingman said he would step down once a successor is found. UK Financial Investments Ltd (UKFI) was created in November 2008 to manage the U.K. Government’s shareholding in
SuccessFactors Adds Sales Exec in EMEA
SuccessFactors, Inc., a global provider of on-demand performance and talent management solutions, has appointed Peter Prestele as vice president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) enterprise sales. Mr. Prestele will lead EMEA operations for SuccessFactors and help accelerate sales in the market while leading the company to new levels of growth. He comes
