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Unlocking Growth in the PE-Backed Software Market
Enterprise software is one of Europe’s fastest-growing sectors. In 2024, enterprise software spending across the region expanded by 11 percent — more than 10 times the pace of EU economic growth — highlighting software’s role as a resilient and investable driver of opportunity. More than 13,000 companies now generate over $10 million in annual revenues (and almost
Isaacson, Miller Seeking President for the Center for Congregations
Ernest Brooks, Liz Braun, and Henry Nickerson of Boston-based Isaacson, Miller are currently leading the president search for the Center for Congregations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and collaborative leader with a passion for strengthening Christian congregations in Indiana. The Center serves as a conduit for congregations to think about their challenges in
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
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
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?
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
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Borders
Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide. A recent report from N2Growth’s Leslie Goldhill explains that their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to
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
Interview: Kenzer Posts Positive Revenues in Tough Economy
Kenzer Corp. serves clients in the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing industries. Founded by Robert D. Kenzer in 1973, Kenzer grew to become one of the largest executive search firms in the retail industry. This led to Kenzer expanding its areas of specialization to financial services, food, hospitality/entertainment and manufacturing including the packaged goods, durables and
Cook Associates Opens Life Sciences Practice; Names Managing Director
Cook Associates Executive Search has launched a new life sciences practice and appointed Elizabeth McCabe to serve as its managing director. Ms. McCabe joins the firm’s NYC office. She has 14 years of senior-level executive search experience with 10 years focused specifically in the life sciences industry, conducting C-level, general management searches, as well as
Boyden Adds to Chicago Office
Boyden has added William Ward as a managing director in the firm's global industrial and consumer practices. Mr. Ward will be based in Chicago and will work closely with Trina Gordon, chairman of Boyden World Corporation and managing director, Boyden Chicago. Mr. Ward's clients have included Advance Auto Parts, CH Robinson Worldwide, Cooper Tire and
Online Job Demand Holds Steady in July
Online advertised vacancies inched up by 700 to 3,295,500 in July, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted Online Data Series (HWOL). Nationally, online job demand has been relatively flat over the last several months after sharp declines in December 2008 and January 2009. Nationally, there were over four unemployed looking for work for every online
PeopleClick and Burning Glass Form Alliance
Peopleclick, Inc., a global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, has formed a partnership with Burning Glass, a provider of resume processing, screening and searching technology. The partnership is highlighted in the release of the Peopleclick Recruitment Management System (RMS) 4.9 and will further advance Peopleclick's resume parsing capabilities. With data
RSR Partners Appoints Managing Director
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm, has added Ann Fastiggi as managing director and head of the firm's hospitality and leisure practice. With more than 20 years of executive search experience, Ms. Fastiggi will focus on highly-visible CEO, president, and C-suite searches within the hotel, restaurant, gaming, and travel industries. She was
Caldwell Partners Acquires Cromwell Partners
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has acquired Cromwell Partners, Inc., a New York City-based executive search firm specializing in financial services. "The addition of Cromwell's very experienced and accomplished partners brings our total number of partners in the U.S. to a size that is now approaching that of our Canadian business,” said
24 Seven Appoints Director of International Executive Recruiting
Recruiting firm 24 Seven has named Beverley Radford, a career fashion executive recruiter, as director of international executive recruiting. Ms. Radford will be based in London and will spearhead the launch of the company's new business division that will service the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and London. The new division will focus on executive
Buffkin Group Completes Search for HMS
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has placed Daniel Hart as director of value added services at Healthcare Management Systems, Inc. Mr. Hart comes to HMS from Dell, where he held several managerial-level positions. The search was lead by managing partner, Craig Buffkin. Based in Nashville, HMS is a healthcare company that provides an information
51job, Inc. Records Q2 Revenue Decline
51job, Inc./(NASDAQ:JOBS), a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has posted second quarter revenues of RMB193.3 million (U.S. $28.3 million), a decrease of 11.6 percent from revenues of RMB218.7 million for the same quarter in 2008. Online recruitment services revenues for the quarter were RMB77.4 million (U.S. $11.3 million), representing a 7.1 percent
RSR Partners Appoints Managing Director
RSR Partners, a corporate governance and executive search firm based in Greenwich, Conn., has named Louis C. Burnett as a managing director. Mr. Burnett will help lead the firm's financial services recruiting practice. "Over the years, certain professionals have emerged as leaders in our business. Lou is certainly in that category and we are delighted
Korn Ferry Expands Private Equity Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Joseph Healey, Dr. Stephen Bochner and Jonathan Goldstein to its private equity practice. All will be based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Healey joins Korn/Ferry from Sextant Search Partners, a boutique executive search firm focused on the alternative asset management space. Formerly Sextant's private equity practice leader, Mr. Healey
