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PierceGray Leading Head of Sales Search for Innovapptive
PierceGray was recently tapped by Innovapptive to lead in its search for a new head of sales. In support of Innovapptive’s growth plans, the organization seeks to hire a head of sales to take over its commercial organization. This shift from co-founder and CEO Sundeep Ravande will provide the focus and leadership to scale the
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Executive Director for Ploughshares
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has placed Samara Dun as the new executive director of Ploughshares. “Samara’s journey began as a young activist in the nuclear freeze movement, which inspired her lifelong commitment to peace and collaboration,” Ploughshares said in a LinkedIn post. “Longtime friends of Ploughshares may remember Samara from her tenure as director of
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.
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
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?
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 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
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
August Leadership Appoints Senior Advisor in Tokyo
August Leadership has named Paul Dupuis as senior advisor in Tokyo. “We are delighted to have Paul join August Leadership,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “His experience will add significant depth as we aim to strengthen our presence and relationships in Japan, alongside our broader APAC capabilities.” With more than 30 years of leadership
C-Suite Volatility Reshapes Talent Market, Creating Expanding Role for Search Firms
Crist|Kolder Associates’ latest 2026 Mid-Year Volatility Report provides a detailed look at leadership trends across 665 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. Tracking executive changes through July 31, the research examines CEO, CFO, and COO turnover, career paths, diversity, and the emergence of new leadership positions as organizations adapt to an increasingly complex business environment.
The McCormick Group Completes Searches for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
The McCormick Group, an Arlington, VA-based executive recruitment firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Rodney Whitlock, Debbie Curtis, Katie Waldo, and Maddie News to the federal health policy practice of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor. The search was led by principal David
Krauthamer & Associates Selected by Regional Transportation District for CEO Search
Krauthamer & Associates (K&A) has been retained by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, CO, to lead in its search for a new CEO. “RTD seeks a CEO who can continue strengthening the agency’s fiscal foundation, drive long‑range funding solutions, and guide RTD through budget challenges while advancing innovation, equity, transit service delivery and the
BrainWorks Grows Legal Practice
Warren, NJ-based executive search firm BrainWorks has named Rachel Chandler as director of legal recruitment. “With nearly two decades of experience spanning law, legal recruitment, and business development, Rachel brings an exceptional depth of expertise and a unique perspective to our team,” Brainworks said in a LinkedIn post. “From practicing corporate law to leading legal recruiting teams,
Boyden Forms Alliance with South African firm Tuesday Consulting
Boyden has formed a partnership with South African firm Tuesday Consulting, an executive search and advisory firm helping clients drive growth through sustainable human capital resourcing practices. The partnership will be led by seasoned industry executives Wendy Spalding and Tsholofelo Nketane, along with a team of nine professionals from Tuesday Consulting. “Partnering with Tuesday Consulting represents an
Leadership in Uncertain Times: How Executives Adapt
Leadership has always required navigating change, but today’s executives operate in an environment where geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty, and evolving market expectations can quickly reshape business priorities. This places renewed attention on how leaders set direction, strengthen organizational resilience and prepare their businesses for an uncertain future. According to the latest Kestria Global Leadership Barometer, geopolitical
Excel Search & Advisory Leading Search for Next WNBA Commissioner
The WNBA has begun the search for its next commissioner as the league prepares for a leadership transition at the end of the year. The NBA has retained Excel Search & Advisory, formerly Nolan Partners, to identify a successor to Cathy Engelbert, according to The Athletic. The assignment comes as the league continues to experience
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for Wabash College
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has placed Tyler J. Wade as dean for enrollment management at Wabash College. Mr. Wade, a 2012 Wabash graduate, has served as interim dean since June. This follows a nationwide search led by the firm’s president Chris Bingley. “One of the things that made him stand out in the field
Leathwaite Continues Partnership with St Marylebone School
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite is continuing its long-standing partnership with St Marylebone School in London, supporting students as they prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. The firm said the program is part of its community engagement efforts and reflects its commitment to social mobility and widening access to opportunity. St
Hunt Scanlon Media and Simsola AI Launch Survey on the Last Mile of Executive Search
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to bring greater consistency and transparency to how finalists are evaluated and recommendations are made. As AI and new technology move deeper into the search process, firms are also rethinking how interview feedback is captured, how candidates are compared, and where experienced consultant judgment should carry the most
Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive DE&I Initiatives
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our world in ways that were previously unimaginable. From self-driving cars to personalized healthcare, it is changing every aspect of our lives including business, where its integration into operations is arguably the biggest shift since the internet was developed. Understanding the relationship between AI and diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) is
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
Major, Lindsey & Africa Adds to Houston Office
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has named Peter Boerner as a managing director in its Houston office. Mr. Boerner will focus on recruiting general counsel and corporate counsel for companies in Texas and the southwest. Prior to joining MLA, he spent more than 10 years with Spencer Stuart. As a principal, Mr. Boerner
Survey Reveals Effects of Economy on Recruiting
Sendouts, a provider of web-based recruiting software, has released the results of its 2009 Recruiter Economic Survey which demonstrates how the economic downturn is negatively impacting the recruiting and staffing industry. The survey was completed by 172 participants; 59 respondents identified themselves as third-party recruiters and 67 were third-party owners/managers, making up the majority of
Spencer Stuart Places CEO at AIG
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited Robert Benmosche as chief executive officer of American International Group Inc. Mr. Benmosche previously served as chairman and CEO of MetLife Inc. Prior to joining MetLife in 1995, he was an executive vice president at PaineWebber Inc. AIG is a world leader in insurance and financial services with
Spherion Posts 72 Percent Revenue Decline
Spherion Corporation/(NYSE:SFN) has posted second quarter 2009 revenues of $409 million, a 72 percent decline from revenues of $563 million last year. Gross profit in 2009 was $83.2 million. Gross profit margin decreased to 20.3 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared with 23.1 percent for the same period in 2008. Earnings from continuing
Monster Employment Index Dips in July
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 down three points in July, as U.S. online recruitment activity eased slightly and inline with seasonal hiring patterns. Year-over-year, however, the Index fell by the least in four
Interview: ZRG Group Director Well-Positioned for the Upturn
Larry Hartmann is managing director of executive search firm ZRG Partners. He is involved in leading the overall growth of the firm globally as well as servicing his select clients in the commercial finance space. Prior to joining ZRG Partners in 2001, Mr. Hartmann spent 17 years successfully founding, building and selling a commercial finance
Korn Ferry Adds to Financial Services Practice
Korn/Ferry International has added Gerard McNamara as a senior client partner in the firm’s financial services practice and CIO Center of Expertise. He will be based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. McNamara joins Korn/Ferry from an international recruiting firm, where he previously served in roles as an office managing partner and global practice
The Network Forms Alliance with eQuest
The Network, an alliance of 36 leading job boards in 119 countries, has formed a strategic alliance with eQuest, a global provider of job posting and Internet recruitment management services. Also included in the agreement is the elimination of all eQuest delivery fees for customers who post jobs to The Network’s multinational partner sites. “The
Planned Job Cuts Jump 31 Percent in July
After falling to a 15-month low in June, planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers jumped 31 percent in July to 97,373. It was the first increase in monthly job cuts since January, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Despite increased job cuts, the July total was six percent lower than
Heidrick & Struggles Retained by Houston Independent School District
Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Houston Independent School District to lead in its search for a new superintendent of schools. Current superintendent Dr. Abelardo Saavedra has announced his retirement effective August 31. HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the U.S. Heidrick & Struggles is
Monster Records 37 Percent Revenue Decline
Monster Worldwide, Inc./(NYSE:MWW) has posted revenues of $223 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared with $354 million in the comparable quarter of 2008, a 37 percent decline. The company generated 42 percent of its revenue outside the U.S. and total revenue was negatively impacted by $16 million from unfavorable foreign exchange
DHR Completes Senior Management Search for Nature Energies
Executive search firm DHR International has placed Christopher F. Moore as chief operating officer at Nature Energies, Inc. Lars Noble and John Tarbell, executive vice presidents and managing directors of DHR’s New York City office, led the search. Most recently, Mr. Moore served as director, project development for GreenHunter Energy, Inc., in Minneapolis. Nature Energies
75 Percent of Employed Executives Open to New Career Opportunities
According to the 2009 BlueSteps Executive Mobility Survey, despite the recession, 75 percent of currently employed executives are likely or very likely to consider a new job opportunity. The most important factor in an executive’s decision to leave their current employer is poor company values, with 74 percent of respondents rating this as extremely important,
Taleo Posts 30 Percent Revenues Gain
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted second quarter 2009 revenues of $49.2 million, a 30 percent increase from $37.9 million during the same period a year ago. The company recorded GAAP net income of $234,000, or $0.01 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $45,000 a year
Career Sites Among Most Trafficked on the Web
According to a study released by comScore, Inc., more than 65 million Americans visited career sites in June, representing a 10 percent increase versus year ago and ranking it as one of the top growing site categories. Seven of the top 10 sites in the category achieved double-digit gains during that period. CareerBuilder led the
StepStone Posts Revenues Decline
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has recorded revenues of €24.7m for the second quarter of 2009, compared to revenues of €30.9m during the same quarter a year ago. The company delivered Q2 2009 adjusted EBITDA of €2.9m and generated cash from operations of €2.5m. Demand for online recruitment products, which advertise
The Onstott Group Places VP of Marketing at WPI
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has placed Christopher Ridder as vice president of global marketing and communications at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Mr. Ritter formerly served as associate vice president of communications and marketing at Binghamton University in New York. Established in 1865, WPI is a private technological university that offers undergraduate and graduate
SuccessFactors Posts 44 Percent Revenue Rise
SuccessFactors, Inc./(NASDAQ:SFSF) has posted second quarter revenues of $36.9 million, an increase of 44 percent, compared to $25.7 million in the second quarter of last year. On a GAAP basis, for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the net loss per common share, basic and diluted, was $0.04. “In a terrible environment, the quarter wasn't,”
CTPartners Expands Redwood City Office
New York City-headquartered CTPartners has added Hamish Shaw as a partner in the Redwood City office. Mr. Shaw brings experience in the communications and convergence sector of TMT, as well as a background working in Asia. He joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a senior client partner. He began his search career with Heidrick
HumanConcepts Introduces HR Tool
HumanConcepts, a provider of workforce decision support solutions, has launched OrgPlus Premium, a new software that manages all human resource activities around workforce change. OrgPlus enables executives and HR professionals to automatically create organizational charts to view, analyze and model workforce information. Now OrgPlus Premium adds the ability to track all changes made during a
Heidrick & Struggles Posts Major Revenue Decline
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $93.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, a decline of 45.1 percent from $169.5 million in the 2008 second quarter. Net revenue declined 44.4 percent in the Americas, 48.5 percent in Europe (approximately 39 percent on a constant currency
