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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
Furst Group Tapped by PracticeWise for CEO Search
Executive recruitment firm Furst Group, which serves the healthcare and insurance industries, has been retained by PracticeWise to lead in its search for a new CEO to guide the company into its next phase of growth and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who shares that passion and is eager to help strengthen
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 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
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
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
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
Boyden Adds to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Offices
Boyden has added Lonnie Taylor as managing director in its Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD offices. Mr. Taylor joins Boyden after his most recent service in conducting senior leadership searches at Heidrick & Struggles, where as a partner he led its government affairs practice. He will lead the firm's government relations and public sector practice
NBN Retains Egon Zehnder
Global executive search Egon Zehnder has been selected by the National Broadband Network to lead in its search for a chairman, according to a report published in The Australian. Egon Zehnder is also said to be expected to assist the NBN board, once it is appointed, in filling its CEO position. National Broadband Network is
The Ayers Group to Offer New Services for C-level Executives
The Ayers Group, a division of Kelly Services, Inc., introduced its new Platinum Services, currently available in the New York area. The service goes beyond traditional outplacement to provide a spectrum of services and resources to assist transitioning C-level executives as they explore and understand their career options, challenges and opportunities. “What sets us apart
Major, Lindsey & Africa Launches Law Firm Practice
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has opened a new corporate division focused exclusively on law firm executive management. The law firm management practice will focus on senior-level management searches for law firms, including marketing, technology, human resources, professional development, finance and firm administration positions. Leading the new division as global practice leader is
Despite Slow Economy Private Equity Funds Seek Talent
According to a new report by global executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, the private equity sector continues to seek new talent in spite of the deepening recession and promise of increased government regulation. Its "2009 Leadership Outlook – A Global Perspective for the Private Equity Market" details how the private equity market is actively
Dice Posts 33 Percent Revenue Decline
Dice, a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $27 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, a decline of 33 percent from $40.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. The company noted the dip was a result of a significant decline in recruitment activity which impacted both Dice.com
Saba Records Slight Revenue Dip
Saba/(NASDAQ:SABA), a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has posted revenues of $25.6 million for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2009, compared to revenues of $28.2 million in the same period of the prior year. For the year ended May 31, 2009, revenue was $102.8 million, down slightly from revenues of $107.8 million
Morgan Samuels Places Exec at Power-One
Morgan Samuels Company, a Los Angeles-headquartered management consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment, has recruited Thomas Dalton as vice president of global strategic accounts at Power-One, Incorporated. Mr. Dalton had most recently been president and partner to global chief executive officer at Intersoft Corporation. Power-One, Incorporated makes power supplies that include AC/DC converters and voltage
ChampionScott Partners Places CFO at XCellerex
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has recruited Jonathan Lieber as chief financial officer to Xcellerex. Mr. Lieber brings expertise in finance, capital raising, and management. Prior to joining Xcellerex, Mr. Lieber served in a variety of positions at Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc. most recently as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Xcellerex revolutionizes the
Interview: Diversified Search Director Talks Diversity (Part 2)
Edie Fraser is managing director and chair of the diversity practice at Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson. She brings to her role over four decades of experience in supporting diversity at the most senior levels of corporations, organizations and government in the U.S. and globally. She is devoted to the advancement of minorities and women, and
SeBa International Opens Palo Alto Office
SeBa International has opened an office in Palo Alto, CA in an effort to better serve its technology clients. Kate Bullis, managing partner and technology practice leader, will head the Palo Alto office. Specializing in sales, marketing, channel and services executive placements, SeBA has served Silicon Valley clients across datacenter, networking, software and services for
TheLadders.com Names North America EVP
TheLadders.com, an online service for the $100K+ job market, has appointed Thilo Semmelbauer as executive vice president, North America, consumer business. In this role, Mr. Semmelbauer will oversee day-to-day operations of consumer offerings in North America while helping to manage the company’s ongoing growth. He Semmelbauer joins TheLadders.com from Weight Watchers International, where he was
Russell Reynolds to Lead CEO Search for National Association of Broadcasters
Russell Reynolds Associates has been retained by the National Association of Broadcasters to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. David Rehr stepped down from the position in May. Janet McGregor, NAB chief operating officer and financial officer, will serve as acting president and CEO during the search. The NAB
Horton International Adds to London Office
Horton International has added Natalie Humphreys to its London office. Focusing on financial services, Ms. Humphreys will specialize primarily in operations within financial institutions, and transactional banking. She previously operated within the financial services practice at Odgers Berndtson. Prior to that, she was at The Trafalgar Partnership, where she worked mainly on searches in transactional
Dowd Associates Places Assistant Treasurer at NYU
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited Diane Heck as assistant treasurer for New York University. Ms. Heck formerly served as managing director at GE Government Finance. Founded in 1881, NYU has more than 50,000 students attending its 14 schools and colleges, and is among the largest private schools in the U.S. Based White Plains ,
Executivesontheweb.com Forms Partnership with Sixfigures.com.au
executivesontheweb.com, an independent executive jobsite in the U.K., has formed a partnership with SixFigures.com.au, an independent $100k+ executive job site in Australia. The new partnership has been created to help international job seekers gain greater access to executive jobs worldwide and allow both companies the opportunity of presenting a wider pool of global job seekers
Hanover Search & Selection Acquires Napier Scott
Hanover Search & Selection has acquired U.K.-based executive search firm Napier Scott. “Napier Scott has a superb reputation within their core market sectors and we are particularly pleased to be able to add their highly regarded legal search practice to our portfolio. In addition, we acquire an international search practice with a strong brand name
The Jacobson Group Names Assistant Vice President
The Jacobson Group, a Chicago-based professional and human capital services firm serving the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries, has promoted Ryan Schmidt to assistant vice president of Jacobson Solutions. Mr. Schmidt previously served as national accounts sales manager for Jacobson Solutions – Local Talent, the firm’s temporary and temp-to-hire staffing division. In this role
McDermott & Bull Completes Search For Pand Restaurant Group
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Leonard Yip as vice president of information systems of Panda Restaurant Group. Mr. Yip was previously the vice president of IT and director application and development at Hot Topic Inc. “With more then 10 years of senior IT and application development management experience for retailers and an extraordinary
Talent Alliance Launches SecurityJobZone
Talent Alliance, Inc. has launched its second niche job board in the past month, SecurityJobZone.com. The career center is focused on security officer jobs, homeland defense positions, and other related security industry opportunities. SecurityJobZone features the same interface as its counterpart, MilitaryJobZone. “This is an exciting vertical that we are pleased to bring to market,
Sheffield Haworth Adds Three U.S. Recruiters
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has opened a new office in Boston with the hiring of former Sextant Search Partners recruiters Paige C. Scott, Kathy Tompkins and Patrick Morrissey. The new team will be headed by Ms. Scott who will co-head the wealth and asset management practice in North America along with Ms. Tompkins
Cornerstone International Opens Rome Office
Global executive search firm Cornerstone International Group has opened a new office in Rome; the new Italian offices of Cornerstone will offer retained executive search, leadership assessment, executive onboarding, and executive coaching. “We join Cornerstone with great enthusiasm,” said Giovanni Perri, managing partner of Cornerstone Roma. “Collaborating with the approximately 100 offices of Cornerstone around
CTPartners to Fill Board Seats at Tollgrade Communications
CTPartners has been selected by Tollgrade Communications, Inc. to lead in its search for additional board members. Last month the search firm placed Edward H. Kennedy as a director at the company. Tollgrade Communications is a provider of network service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. CTPartners is an executive
SuccessFactors Releases Management Tool for Small Business
SuccessFactors, Inc., a global provider of on-demand performance and talent management solutions, has released of SuccessFactors Express, an automated performance management solution for companies with less than 50 employees. The solution helps high-growth companies to instantly create a performance review process, as well as track progress against company goals and comes preconfigured to allow customers
Dice Launches New Service for Tech Professionals
Dice, a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has launched Dice Learning, a service for technology professionals to obtain technical training and certifications needed to advance their careers. Dice Learning provides a search engine offering access to over 50,000 training programs across technology skill areas including materials from technology stalwarts such as IBM and
Sanford Rose Associates Opens Minneapolis Office
Executive search firm Sanford Rose Associates has opened an office in Minneapolis and named John H. Wang as its managing director. Most recently, Mr. Wang served as chief technology officer at CircuLite, Inc. With a 30-year career in the medical device industry that began at St. Jude Medical, Mr. Wang will spearhead the life science
SpenglerFox Announces Promotions
Executive search firm SpenglerFox has named Blake Wittman as regional manager for Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia and Mark Hamill as global managing director. Mr. Wittman has conducted executive search assignments since 2001 specializing in senior-level management roles in various sectors; he has deep experience in the professional and financial services area. Prior to SpenglerFox,
Salary.com Releases CompetencyManager
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has launched CompetencyManager, an SaaS competency management and development software solution. CompetencyManager provides the data and tools any company could utilize to design, create, validate, implement, export and maintain competencies and job models within its competency-based HR applications. The software allows users to
SumTotal Systems Selected by Avanade
SumTotal Systems, Inc., a global provider of talent development solutions, has announced that Avanade, a global business technology service provider has selected SumTotal Systems’ ResultsOnDemand Talent Development Suite. Using SumTotal, Avanade expects increased operational efficiency in its performance/talent management process. Avanade has more than 8,600 professionals in more than 20 countries worldwide. By process automation
Brigham Hill Consultancy Completes Search for SCDS
Executive search firm Brigham Hill Consultancy has recruited Bradley Lewis Weaver as head of school at Sonoma Country Day School (SCDS) in Santa Rosa, CA. Mr. Weaver most recently served as head of Upper School of Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA. Founded in 1983, SCDS is an independent coed prep school for kindergarten
