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Cooper Coleman Seeking CFO for the East Coast Zoological Foundation
Chicago-based Cooper Coleman LLC has again been retained by the East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF), home of the Brevard Zoo and the upcoming Bowen Aquarium, to lead its search for a new CFO. “We’re honored to continue our work with ECZF’s CEO and board of directors to support its ambitious growth and vision,” said Johnny Cooper,
Cornerstone International Group Opens New Office in Rio de Janeiro
Cornerstone International Group, a global executive search and leadership development firm, has opened a new office in Rio de Janeiro. The office will be led by Fabio Fonseca, country head of Brazil, the Rio office enhances Cornerstone’s local capabilities in executive search, talent management, and career services. “We congratulate Fabio and his team,” said Simon
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.
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
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?
Solomon Page Launches AI Retained Executive Search Practice
New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page has launched a retained executive search practice dedicated to artificial intelligence leadership. The practice is led by managing director Ryan Kellner. The practice partners with organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and venture-backed technology to place chief AI officers, heads of AI, heads of data science, and
Ema Raises $77 Million in Funding
Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation as companies look for tools that can deliver measurable outcomes across core business functions. As organizations seek to automate more complex workflows in areas such as HR, IT, and finance, investors are increasingly backing platforms designed to operate at enterprise scale rather than remain stuck in
The Counteroffer Dilemma: What Candidates Need to Know Before Resigning
Landing the job offer of your dreams should be the culmination of a successful search process. But for many professionals, one of the most difficult parts comes after the offer is accepted: telling a current employer they are leaving. A recent report from The Bridger Group examines how companies respond when valued employees resign and
True Launches Boutique Search Practice for Venture-Backed Companies
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Venture Studios, a boutique executive search practice serving founders and venture-backed companies across AI infrastructure, HardTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, Fintech, healthcare, and life sciences, among others. “True Venture Studios is our way of reasserting our roots, giving founders a dedicated team that moves at their speed and fights for the
Vetted Solutions Recruits CEO for GO2 for Lung Cancer
Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has placed David Benson as the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. “David is an exceptional leader with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by cancer,” said GO2 board president Rick Sherlock. “His collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the right
TalentRise Assists Grassroots Gardens of WNY with Executive Director Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Megan Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens of WNY. “We’re thrilled to announce Meg Kelly as the new executive director of Grassroots Gardens WNY,” the organization said. “Meg brings experience to our garden network from her work with the region’s business and entrepreneurship community, and enters
Private Equity Firms Rethink Executive Hiring for Future Growth
PE investors routinely underwrite businesses based on their future state. For example, an investment thesis may assume a restaurant company will double its unit count, accelerate franchising, expand geographically, complete acquisitions, improve margins, or become significantly more institutionalized during the hold period. Executive hiring, however, often remains anchored to the present, according to a new
ON Partners Recruits CFO for Fortera
Partners Josh Nathanson and Chris Clements along with principal Alexis Rohe of ON Partners have placed Albert Luu as the new CFO of cement manufacturer Fortera in San Jose, CA. “Fortera is at a stage where the work we’ve done to prove the technology now has to be matched by our ability to finance and execute at scale,”
BoardWalk Consulting Assists Downtown Atlanta with CEO Search
BoardWalk Consulting has recruited Kyle Waide as the new CEO of Downtown Atlanta Inc. (DAI) to lead in its search for a CEO. The search was led by Sam Pettway, Crystal Stephens, and Patti Kish. The search committee began its work in April of 2026 under the leadership of Egbert Perry, CEO, Integral Group; longtime member of CAP and
SearchWide Global Recruits President and CEO for Visit California
SearchWide Global has helped to recruit Julie Coker as the new president and CEO of Visit California. She succeeds longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. The assignment was led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive global search conducted in partnership
JM Search Expands Search Team
JM Search, a senior-level talent provider serving private equity investors, portfolio companies, and Fortune 1000s, has expanded with the additions of Amber Shockey as partner within its legal practice and Curtis Walker as principal within its media & telecommunications team. “Continued private equity investment across legal services, legal-adjacent businesses, and professional sports is elevating the importance of
Interim or Executive Search? Choosing the Right Leadership Solution
Interim leadership has moved well beyond being a stopgap solution for unexpected vacancies. As organizations face greater complexity, faster strategic shifts, and mounting pressure to deliver results, boards and CEOs are increasingly turning to experienced interim leaders as a flexible way to maintain momentum and address critical business needs. For executive search firms, that shift
Funk Associates Assists the University of North Florida with the Recruitment of Eighth President
Funk Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Past president Moez Limayem stepped down from his position in early 2026. “Mike Shannon is the leader who can build on UNF’s strong momentum and continue to elevate the University’s incredible impact across our
DHR Global Recruits President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has placed Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This search was led by Mike Gagliardi and Glenn Sugiyama of DHR’s sports practice. “Marcel is going to be a transformational hire for one of the NHL’s premier teams,” said Mr. Sugiyama, managing partner of DHR’s sports practice. “I had the
Mercuri Urval Expands International Public and ESG Expert Practice
Stockholm, Sweden-based executive search firm Mercuri Urval (MU) has expanded with the addition of former Danish government minister Astrid Krag to its international public and ESG expert practice. “With Astrid’s extensive experience in international public affairs, strong commitment to ESG and sustainability, and deep understanding of life sciences, she brings a valuable combination of expertise and
ZRG Partners Acquires N2Growth’s Spain Business
ZRG Partners has entered the Spanish market through the acquisition of the business formerly known as Blacksmith that had been doing business since 2023 under the umbrella of N2Growth. Through this integration, ZRG enters the Spanish market with an established local team and the goal of offering Spanish and international clients agile, high-touch advisory backed by
Family Offices Move Into Human Capital M&A
Altss’ latest ranking, The 50 Largest Family Offices in the World (2026), illustrates the scale family capital has reached. The 50 largest offices collectively manage an estimated $2.4 trillion, with the top 10 controlling more than $1.5 trillion. Twenty-eight of the top 50 are headquartered in North America, while private equity represents their largest average portfolio allocation
The Leadership Pipeline Crisis: AI’s Hidden Cost
Companies everywhere are celebrating leaner teams, faster execution, and higher productivity thanks to AI, according to HIRECLOUT. From a business perspective, the logic is easy to understand, according to Avetis Antaplyan, founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT. “Investors reward efficiency,” Mr. Antaplyan said. “Leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Automation is eliminating repetitive
Klein Hersh Recruits CFO for Sparrow Pharmaceuticals
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited George Eldridge as the new CFO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, a targeted cardiometabolic therapeutics company. “We are thrilled to welcome George to Sparrow at such an important time for our company,” said Robert Jacks, president and CEO of Sparrow Pharmaceuticals. “George
McCormack + Kristel Seeking Executive Director for NEXT Harm Reduction
McCormack + Kristel has been retained by NEXT Harm Reduction (NEXT Distro) to lead in its search for an executive director. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader and skilled fundraiser to take a nationally recognized organization with an urgent mandate and grow it to the scale the moment demands. Reporting to the board
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
HelloSky Brings Its Graph of People, Investors, and Companies Into Claude and ChatGPT
Executive search firms are increasingly looking for ways to move beyond traditional databases and static candidate profiles as clients demand deeper market intelligence and faster, more precise insight into leadership talent. Advances in artificial intelligence are giving recruiters new tools to connect people, companies, investors, relationships, and career outcomes in ways that can strengthen candidate
Harris Search Associates Leading Senior Assignment for Carnegie Mellon University
Harris Search Associates has been retained by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to lead in its search for newly created role of associate vice president for research computing and data (AVP RCD). Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ are leading the assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate and transform CMU’s research computing ecosystem positioning it to better support
Preng & Associates Assists SOGC, LLC with President Search
Following a comprehensive executive search, Houston-based Preng & Associates assisted in the recruitment of David French as the new president of SOGC, LLC. “Preng & Associates is proud to have supported this important leadership appointment and continues to partner with energy companies worldwide in identifying and securing transformative executive talent,” the firm said. Mr. French brings
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
3 Actions for Successful Inclusive Leadership
The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry executives indicated that critical leadership characteristics in executive recruitment and engagement include emotional intelligence (74 percent) and diversity, equity and inclusion (77 percent). The growing interest in diversity expectations from employees, customers, and shareholders
NAER Elects New Chair
The National Association of Executive Recruiters (NAER) has named Kaarla McKenzie, president of Tampa-based Source Executive Search|Consulting, Inc., as the new chair of its global board of directors. She will replace Deborah Hall-Kayler of Hall & Associates, Ltd., in what will be a one-year term. Ms. McKenzie began her recruiting career in 1994, initially geared
Lonergan Partners Recruits CTO for Tessera
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Robert Yung as executive vice president and chief technical officer of Tessera. This search was led by partners Dotty Schaffer and Mark Lonergan. Mr. Yung joins Tessera from PMC Sierra, a provider of broadband communications and storage semiconductors, which he joined in 2005, as vice president and CTO.
Recruiters Bullish on Second Half of 2009
Sixty-four percent of executive recruiters hold a neutral to positive outlook for the search industry for the second half of 2009, according to the recent Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)’s global survey. “Following a crisis of this severity a neutral to positive outlook from AESC firms is most encouraging,” said AESC president Peter Felix.
eQuest and TweetMyJOBS Form Alliance
eQuest, a global provider of job posting and Internet recruitment management services, has partnered with TweetMyJOBS, a Twitter job board, to allow eQuest users unlimited job posting to the new career site. TweetMyJOBS job seekers subscribe to “job channels” for the cities and job types in which they have an interest. Instantly they can begin
Korn Ferry Leads CEO Search for ManTech
ManTech International Corporation has retained executive search firm Korn/Ferry International to lead its search for a new president. Robert A. Coleman, who served as president of ManTech since September 2004, has completed his transition to a consulting role for the company. George J. Pedersen, the company's co-founder, chairman and CEO, has assumed the additional position
Nosal Partners Recruites CEO For Asteres
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Mark de Bruin as chief executive officer for Asteres Inc. Mr. de Bruin was previously senior vice president and president of pharmacy at Sears Holdings Corporation in Hoffman Estates, IL. The search was conducted by Susan Oliver, a partner at Nosal Partners. Asteres develops secure self-service
Monster European Index Shows Record Drop
The Monster Employment Index Europe, a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards across Europe, fell 62 points (37 percent) year-on-year, the sharpest annual drop on record. The annual pace of slowdown had improved slightly in April after 13 months of
Kenzer Corp. Names President
New York City-based executive search firm Kenzer Corp. has promoted Marc Moskowitz to president and chief administrative officer. Mr. Moskowitz has been CFO of the firm since 1997. He has over 40 years experience in both the public accounting field and in private industry. Robert Jacobs, a senior associate in the firm’s New York Office,
ChampionScott Partners Places CEO at TouchTunes Corp.
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Charles Goldstuck as chief executive officer of TouchTunes Corporation. Prior to joining TouchTunes, Mr. Goldstuck was president and chief operating officer of Bertelsmann Music Group (U.S.), where he oversaw the business operations of the BMG Label Group including: the RCA Music Group (RCA Records, J Records, Arista Records),
Tyler & Company Adds Veteran Healthcare Recruiter
Glenn G. Anderson has joined Tyler & Company as senior vice president. In this role, Mr. Anderson will serve as managing director of the firm’s Signium Division, directing all non-healthcare related executive searches for its five offices around the country. In addition to running the firm’s Cleveland office, Mr. Anderson will spearhead efforts to strengthen
Most Demanding Jobs: Firefighters, Surgeons and Senior Execs
Firefighters, surgeons and senior corporate executives are among the nation’s most demanding jobs, according to a new CareerCast.com study. While firefighter was ranked first as the most all-around demanding job, surgeon and senior corporate executive rank second and third, followed by police officer. Also on the list of the most demanding are oil pipeline/rigger workers,
Interview: Executive Search Analyst Discusses State of Industry
Timothy McHugh is an equity research analyst at William Blair & Company. Mr. McHugh joined William Blair & Company in 2002 and is a business services analyst specializing in the consulting and staffing sectors. Previously, Mr. McHugh was a senior research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. With the executive search industry being
Lochlin Partners Launches in Tysons Corner
Executive search professionals Mike Kirkman, Jim Searing, Bonnie Foster and Vickie Moore have formed Lochlin Partners. "From experience we know that the big firms are too large, too transactional, and have too many constraints — all of which affect the quality of their work," said Mr. Kirkman. "Lochlin Partners offers an alternative that stresses deep
Hays plc Opens in Moscow
Global recruitment company Hays plc has opened an office in Moscow (Hays Russia) and named Alexey Shteingardt as managing director. Mr. Shteingardt previously served as a business director for executive search recruitment consultancies Alexander Hughes and Brianpower. In his new role, Mr. Shteingardt will lead a team of consultants who will focus on delivering permanent
Work&Partners Places Sales Exec at Consensus Point
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Peter McLellan as vice president of sales at Consensus Point, a leader in the enterprise prediction market industry. Mr. McLellan was formerly the director of business development at Navigant Consulting, where he focused on developing the consulting services business across the financial services vertical markets as well as some
GM Retains Spencer Stuart
General Motors Corporation has selected Spencer Stuart to recruit new directors for its board, according to The Wall Street Journal. The announcement follows President Barrack Obama’s move to force the resignation of GM chairman and CEO G. Richard Wagoner and hand-pick his successor Frederick A. Henderson as the company’s new CEO. Detroit-based General Motors Corp.,
Cytiva Software Posts Strong Q1 Gains
Cytiva Software Inc., a Canadian-based talent management software vendor, has recorded a 23 percent revenue increase for the first quarter ending March 30, 2009. The company also posted a 78 percent increase in cash flow provided by operations over the same period last year and a 64 percent year over year increase in deferred revenue.
Recruiter Confidence Climbs
ExecuNet’s Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI) jumped 16 points higher in May, as the executive search industry’s outlook for the employment market improved for the third consecutive month amid signs that economic conditions are stabilizing. The RCI now stands at its highest level since June 2008. The Recruiter Confidence Index is based on a monthly survey
StepStone Partners with Philips
StepStone, a provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Philips is to implement its new ETWeb talent and performance management platform. ETWeb will help Philips retain its workforce and plan for future success. Once completed, StepStone’s solution will cover approximately 45,000 Philips employees across more than 60 countries. StepStone’s platform will support Philips
Options Group Expands Gobal Investment Banking Practice
Global executive search and strategic consulting firm Options Group has added Tom Cleary to help expand its global investment banking practice. With nearly 20 years of executive search experience, Mr. Cleary previously ran and founded his own firm, Landfall Partners in 2005, and ran the investment banking practice at Rhodes Associates. “The search business is
Sheffield Haworth Adds to New York Office
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has appointed Mark Esposito as managing director and head of its business and professional services practice for the Americas. Mr. Esposito comes to Sheffield Haworth from Sextant Search Partners in New York where he served as partner. He will assume responsibilities from Stephen Spagnuolo, who launched the New York
Stanton Chase International Adds New Toronto Office
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has added Toronto-based Kinley & Connelly to its global network of recruiting firms. “We are excited that Kinley & Connelly is becoming part of Stanton Chase International. Kinley & Connelly has a leading-edge team of partners, practice specialists and support staff, which has propelled them to the forefront of
Korn/Ferry International Posts Major Revenue Decline
Korn/Ferry International/(NYSE:KFY) has posted revenues of $107 million for the fourth quarter fiscal 2009, a decrease of 43.5 percent from revenues of $208.2 million a year ago. The firm reported diluted loss per share of $0.45 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.36 in the fourth quarter last year. Excluding a $25.1 million restructuring
DHR Names Financial Services Managing Director – Asia Pacific
Global executive search firm DHR International has appointed May Tung as the managing director of its financial services practice, Asia Pacific; Ms. Tung is based out of the firm’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Prior to joining DHR, Ms. Tung was with Russell Reynolds Associates for over five years covering financial services companies throughout Asia.
Aon Consulting Partners with Lockheed Martin
Aon Consulting, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation, has received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to provide human resource solutions to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Lockheed Martin was given the Integrated Hiring Operations and Personnel (IHOP) contract by the TSA in 2008, to provide a variety of human resource functions, including
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Opens Atlanta Office
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Stephen A. Dezember and Kevin B. Kelly as managing directors to open its new Atlanta office. Until recently, Messers Dezember and Kelly were executive vice presidents with the Atlanta firm of Slayton Search Partners. Mr. Dezember has over 15 years of executive search experience with Ray & Berndtson, A.T.
Martin Partners Completes Search for Amgen
Chicago-based executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Jason Appel as marketing director, eMarketing to Amgen. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Appel was a director of innovation and new customer channels at Sanofi-Aventis. Amgen is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Martin Partners provides executive search services to a
Korn Ferry Acquires Whitehead Mann.
Korn/Ferry International has acquired London-based executive search firm Whitehead Mann. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Piers Marmion, CEO and co-managing partner of Whitehead Mann, will join Korn/Ferry as chairman of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). "Whitehead Mann and Korn/Ferry are both leading brands closely aligned in practice areas, markets and
IRC Recruitment Adds New Member Firms in Ukraine and U.K.
IRC Recruitment, a global alliance of executive search and recruitment services firms, has added Active Human Capital Group of the United Kingdom and Kiev, Ukraine-based HR CONSULTING as its newest member firms. Active Human Capital Group provides UK-wide executive search and selection services, predominantly focused at senior management and board level across all sectors. Active
Human Capital Institute and Improved Experience Establish an Executive Council
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and Improved Experience have established an executive council dedicated to increasing the strategic competencies and capabilities of recruiting and talent acquisition management professionals. The mission of HCI’s Strategic Talent Acquisition Council is to collaborate both online and in person to discuss insights, explore challenges and discover fresh ideas on acquiring
Spencer Stuart Recruits CEO for OCTANe
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has placed Matthew Jenusaitis as the next president and chief executive officer of OCTANe, an Orange County, CA-based organization for the biomedical and technology communities. Mr. Jenusaitis is a medical device industry professional with more than 20 years experience. Most recently, he worked with the venture backed accelerator fund, ConcepTx,
