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Isaacson, Miller Recruits Chief Advancement Officer for the Taft School
Nicole Poe, Maureen Perry, and Ryan Cheung of Boston-based Isaacson, Miller have recruited Kathleen Cleary as the new chief advancement officer of the Taft School. The appointment follows a nationwide search led by the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, with guidance from an advisory committee that helped shape the position description, review candidate materials, and interview
NU Advisory Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for M-Files
NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Debbie Umbach as chief marketing officer of M-Files, a Austin, TX-based provider of AI-native document management. “We’re thrilled to welcome Debbie to the team,” said Jay Bhatt, CEO of M-Files. “Her deep expertise across the entire marketing lifecycle, from building growth engines to elevating global brand
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
Canadian Executive Search Market Shifts to Meet New Demands
Throughout 2023, executive search consultants have Hunt Scanlon Media that the Canadian executive recruiting market experienced shifts in response to the evolving demands of a rapidly changing business environment across the country. Amidst the ongoing transformations in executive recruiting, the Canadian business landscape has become increasingly competitive, requiring a strategic approach to talent acquisition. Recruiters
Monster Introduces New Talent Management Suite
Online careers site Monster.com has launched a newly configured Monster Talent Management Suite (TMS) to meet the growing demand for more flexibility and options in how companies use their talent management solutions. Monster TMS now provides a suite of tools that can be used standalone or integrated, including career site hosting, applicant tracking, and post-hire
Buffkin Group Retained by Dynamic Physical Therapy
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been selected by Dynamic Physical Therapy to lead in its search for a new chief operating officer. Brian T. Kelley in the firm’s Stamford office will lead the search. The Buffkin Group is a national executive search and consulting firm offering services in executive search, executive coaching, management
Nosal Partners Forms Alliance with Farient Advisors
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has formed a strategic alliance with Farient Advisors LLC, an executive compensation and performance advisory firm. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, Farient Advisors provides advice on executive compensation and performance, with a focus on developing, monitoring, and maintaining strong linkages between business strategy,
Berglass + Associates Expands Star Search Into E-Commerce
Berglass + Associates, an executive search firm that specializes in the retail and consumer goods industries, has expanded its star search program into the e-commerce channel. The new service is designed to find leadership talent to meet the demands of the rapidly changing online marketplace. The extended Star Search platform will provide ongoing introductions between
Epsen Fuller/IMD International to Lead Search for Mitsubishi Pharma America
Mitsubishi Pharma America, Inc. (MPA) recently tapped executive search firm Epsen Fuller/IMD International Search Group to identify two key executives for their U.S. headquarters in Warren, NJ. Both positions will be based in New Jersey and will report to the executive director, clinical research and safety. The senior medical director, therapeutic area head – nephrology
WANTED Technologies Launches “Gazelles” Report
WANTED Technologies has launched the WANTED Gazelles report, a weekly alert of companies that show a dramatic increase in online job ad postings beyond their normal range of hiring activity. The Gazelles report is a time-sensitive list of companies within a defined market that constitute the very highest probability buyers of recruitment advertising and recruiting
Salary.com Adds to Board of Directors
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has appointed William C. Martin to its board of directors. Mr. Martin is currently chairman and chief investment officer of Raging Capital Management, LLC, a private investment partnership based in Princeton. He is also the co-founder and principal of Indie Research, LLC and
DHR Names EVP in Singapore Office
Executive search firm DHR International has appointed Sandeep Karogal as executive vice president, based out of the firm’s Singapore office. Mr. Karogal has successfully led searches for various leadership roles with multinational corporations spread across different geographies in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, South Africa and Europe. Prior to joining DHR, he served as the
Isaacson, Miller Places Dean at American University
Isaacson, Miller has placed Dr. Peter Starr as dean of The College of Arts and Sciences at American University. Dr. Starr will begin his new role on July 1. Dr. Starr is currently a professor of French and comparative literature in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC),
HRsmart Appoints Patrick Aulson as Chief Administrative Officer
Richardson, TX-based HRsmart, a global talent management software company, has promoted Patrick Aulson to chief administrative officer. He was previously the executive vice president of corporate development for the company. In his new role, Mr. Aulson will be responsible for HRsmart’s human resources, finance, contracts and procurement departments. He will continue to manage strategic planning
Morgan Samuels Company Announces Two New Products
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-headquartered management consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment, has added new services in organizational planning & analysis and compensation consulting. The new services will assist clients in evaluating their current organizational structures and aligning them with their company’s goals and future organizational direction. Morgan Samuels’ compensation consulting service will provide
Interview: Options Group CEO Sees Opportunity on Wall Street
Michael Karp is chief executive and one of the founding partners of Options Group, a New York-based financial services and information technology executive recruiting firm. Mr. Karp has broad expertise in all areas of the global financial markets business, including sales and trading, structured finance, principal investment, research and technology. He is regularly quoted in
CTPartners Fills Board Post for Tollgrade Communications
CTPartners has placed Edward H. Kennedy as a board director at Tollgrade Communications, Inc. Currently, Mr. Kennedy is president, chairman and CEO of Rivulet Communications, a medical video networking company. He formerly served as the CEO, president and co-founder of Ocular Networks, a provider of next generation optical networking technologies, which was acquired by Tellabs,
Heidrick & Struggles and Marsh & McLennan Companies Partner on Diversity Initiative
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) and Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International will partner on a diversity recruitment initiative designed to help attract a broader and more diverse talent pool to MMC. Under the agreement, Heidrick will manage the new partnership and give at least 10 percent of its work for MMC
Stephen Bradford Search Expands Into Management Consulting
Marketing communications executive recruiter Stephen-Bradford Search has formed a partnership with management consultant Heggen Group. Heggen Group founder and president, Jayne Heggen, becomes managing director of Stephen Bradford Search’s new office in San Francisco. Heggen Group has worked with more than 30 leading agencies and brands including Digitas, Wunderman, WPP, Microsoft, American Express, and H-P.
IRC Adds Austrailia-Based The Insight Group
IRC Recruitment, a global alliance of executive search and recruitment services firms, has added Austrailia-based search firm The Insight Group as its newest member. With offices in Sydney and Melbourne, The Insight Group was founded in 1994, building a client base across a broad range of leading local and international organizations. “After having grown significantly
Softscape Releases Latest People Management Software
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has released the latest version of its Softscape Apex software, an HR platform that helps increase global talent visibility and manage the employee lifecycle. New advancements span every suite within the platform, including hiring and recruiting, performance management, compensation management, incentive management, succession and talent planning, 360
Russell Reynolds Recruits President for Ridgewood Energy
Executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates has placed Kenneth W. Lang as president and chief operating officer of Ridgewood Energy. Mr. Lang previously served as senior vice president for BP's (British Petroleum) entire Gulf of Mexico business. Ridgewood Energy is an energy private equity firm with a 23-year history of partnering directly in major Gulf
Boyden Announces Detroit Reorganization
Boyden has announced that it will support its Michigan operations with the resources from its New York office, one of the firm’s largest offices in North America. Damian Zikakis, who joined Boyden in 2003, will provide continuity in serving this critical market, and be based in Detroit. Additionally, Dennis Sullivan, former head of Boyden Detroit
America’s Job Exchange and CollegeRecruiter.com Form Alliance
America’s Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has formed a partnership with CollegeRecruiter.com, a job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates looking for career opportunities. AJE also launched a new ‘College Center’ specifically providing career-related services and tools to recent college graduates. Visitors to AJE’s
Broadbean Technology Signs Deal with Manpower
Broadbean Technology has signed a five year agreement to become the worldwide supplier of Manpower‘s online job advert distribution and response tracking technology. Broadbean’s technology platform will support multiple Manpower global brands and business lines, including Manpower, Manpower Professional, Manpower Business Solutions and Elan. Manpower benefits will include increased efficiency and speed for its workforce,
The Onstott Group Names VP
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has added Dave Matheson as vice president. Mr. Matheson has over 25 years in technology sales and start-up management. He has been a strategic advisor in the fields of engineering, robotics, software and higher education. “We are pleased to welcome Dave to the firm and are excited at the
Salary.com Launches Enhanced HR/Payroll Solutions
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has begun the national rollout of its new on-demand HR/Payroll offerings. Salary.com’s HR/Payroll solutions provide an integrated application for businesses with disparate HR, payroll and benefits solutions. Salary.com offers businesses of all sizes a set of HR, payroll and benefits administration software solutions
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson Adds to Life Sciences Practice
Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Henry J. Scherck as managing director and head of its life sciences practice. With 20 years of search experience in general management, strategy development, marketing & sales leadership and consulting services, Mr. Scherck has recruited senior executives in the pharmaceutical, biotech and device industries for a range of positions
Corporate Compliance Insights Created by Conselium
Conselium, an executive search firm with a specialty in ethics and compliance, has introduced Corporate Compliance Insights (CCI), a global online forum and job board for corporate governance, compliance, risk management and business ethics. Created to be an informative knowledge-sharing platform, Corporate Compliance Insights’ mission is to educate and encourage interaction among members of the
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
