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Riviera Partners Appoints Chief Operating Officer
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has named Sandy Ma as chief operating officer. “Sandy has been at the heart of our growth—always bringing sharp strategy, a steady hand, and genuine care for the people she works with,” Riviera Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “In
Why Interim CHROs Are Becoming Essential in a Rapidly Changing Workforce
When the role of a chief human resources officer or chief people officer is done well, it can be one of the broadest roles in an organization, according to a recent report from Business Talent Group (BTG), a Heidrick & Struggles company. “Not only are these executives critical human capital strategists charged with overseeing an organization’s end-to-end talent
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.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CEO for the National Association for Interpretation
Cooper Coleman LLC has assisted in the recruitment of Karon Moody Harden as chief executive officer of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). She officially began her tenure on November 2, following a national search conducted by Cooper Coleman in partnership with NAI’s board of directors. “Throughout the search, we were looking for a leader who
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?
Odgers Strengthens Global Financial Services Practice
Odgers has announced two strategic leadership appointments that further strengthen its global financial services practice. Charles F. Preusse, managing partner and chair of U.S. financial services, has been named executive director on the board of Odgers USA, while Kevin C. McKeon, managing partner and head of U.S. financial services, has been named co-head of the global
Local Vs. Global Leadership: Trends Shaping Executive Hiring
Executive hiring continues to evolve as organizations respond to increasingly interconnected markets, changing workforce expectations and rapid technological advancements. Building effective leadership teams requires a careful balance between global perspective and local understanding, ensuring that senior executives can respond to complexity, support sustainable growth and lead confidently across diverse business environments. The Kestria Global Leadership Barometer
U.S. Economy Adds 165,000 Jobs in October as Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 4.1 Percent
Employment increased by 165,000 in October as the U.S. unemployment rate edged down to at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Employment increased in professional and business services, in healthcare, and in transportation and warehousing. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates showed little or no change in October
Russell Reynolds Associates Assists the University at Buffalo in Recruiting 16th President
Following an international search, global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Caroline Attardo Genco as the 16th president of the University at Buffalo (UB). She succeeds Satish K. Tripathi, who is stepped down after 15 years of distinguished service as UB’s president. Jett Pihakis, Steve Newton, and Joi Hayes-Scott led
BoardWalk Consulting Leading Chief Philanthropy Officer Search for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to lead in its search for a chief philanthropy officer. The search is being led by Terri Kohan and Patti Kish. Philanthropy is central to that ambition. SVdP USA’s leadership aims to grow national fundraising substantially over the next three to
Bespoke Partners Launches AI Leadership Benchmarks for PE-Backed Software and SaaS
Bespoke Partners has released its AI Leadership Benchmarking Guide for measuring AI deployment progress in software and SaaS company leadership for the private equity industry. “Panic drove the SaaSpocalypse fear that AI will kill software, but the transformation of software and SaaS using AI has been under way for years,” said Eric Walczykowski, CEO of
Search Leaders Have Mastered Prompting. Now They Want AI that Works for Them
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in executive search, firms are moving beyond basic adoption to determine how the technology can deliver measurable business value. The focus is increasingly shifting toward improving productivity, strengthening client relationships, and giving recruiters more time to concentrate on high-value activities. But realizing those benefits will require more than
TurnkeyZRG Leading Athletic Director Search for the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is launching a national search for its next athletic director, with president-elect C. Cybele Raver leading the process in partnership with current president Domenico Grasso. The school has retained TurnkeyZRG to lead the assignment. The university is seeking a leader of unquestioned integrity who will take a fresh, comprehensive look at Michigan
Lock Search Group Leading Efforts to Recruit CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning
Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group was retained by Atlas Sign & Awning to find its next CEO. Recruitment consultant, partner Cameron Lappin is leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the CEO of the holding company, the appointed CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning will provide strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the business,
Slayton Search Partners Grows Consumer Practice
Slayton Search Partners has expanded with the addition of Karen Ouchterloney as vice president and managing principal in the firm’s consumer practice. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to Slayton Search Partners,” said Richard Slayton, CEO and managing partner. “Her combination of firsthand operating experience with leading consumer brands and more than 13 years advising clients
TRANSEARCH Adds New Member Firm in Poland
Executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. TRANSEARCH International has added GP Executive as a member firm in
Consulting Partner Compensation Strengthens as AI and Private Equity Reshape the Market
The North American consulting market is showing signs of renewed strength, with improving revenue performance and resilient partner compensation. A new report from The Barton Partnership examines how compensation, ownership structures, and career expectations are evolving as consulting firms navigate shifting business models and growing private equity investment. The findings also point to mounting concerns
The Old Math Is Broken: Rethinking Growth, Headcount and Margins in the AI Era
The traditional growth model for executive search firms is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how recruiting businesses operate. For years, expansion meant adding more clients, mandates, recruiters, and overhead. Today, AI is creating opportunities to increase productivity, improve margins, and grow revenue without expanding headcount at the same pace. These advances are
Preng & Associates Recruits Chief Construction Officer for Pacifico Energy
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Ronald Hall as chief construction officer at Pacifico Energy, a global energy infrastructure developer specializing in power generation and customized energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Pacifico Energy as the company advances major power generation developments to meet
Potrero Group Currently Seeking Executive Director for The Pisgah Conservancy
San Francisco-based leadership consulting and search firm Potrero Group is currently leading the executive director search for The Pisgah Conservancy. Senior consultant Jena Kuznik is leading the assignment. The executive director serves as TPC’s chief executive and is the primary steward of its mission, culture, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to lead a respected conservation organization
Charles Aris Appoints Senior Practice Leader
Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has expanded with the recent addition of Scott Kennedy as senior practice leader. He will lead CFO and senior finance executive searches for growth-oriented and sponsor-backed companies, with a particular focus on software, technology and TMT. Over more than a decade in executive search, Mr. Kennedy has worked on
Talent Alignment: Why Human Capital Must Be Central to Business Strategy
While growth is expected to strengthen a business, many organizations eventually reach a point where the opposite appears to be true. Decision-making slows, accountability becomes less defined, and initiatives begin to lose momentum. Leaders begin wondering whether they need different people, a recent report from Ascentria Search Partners explained. Sometimes they do, but not always. But
Isaacson, Miller Recruits 17th President for Virginia Tech
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Richard Linton as the 17th president of Virginia Tech. He succeeds Tim Sands, who announced his resignation in April. Greg Esposito and Julie Filizetti led the search with Kristen Andersen, Raul Bernal, Victoria Castillo, and Gabrielle Nayar. “Virginia Tech is poised to make a generational leap as a
NU Advisory Partners Recruits Chief Marketing Officer for Paula’s Choice
NU Advisory Partners has placed Sheila Shekar Pollak as chief marketing officer of Paula’s Choice. The search was led by Libby Naumes, Penina Remler, and Kelsey Kelly. Ms. Shekar Pollak brings more than 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, beauty, apparel, and outdoor brands. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across Borders
Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide. A recent report from N2Growth’s Leslie Goldhill explains that their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to
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
Preston| Reffett Names Head of Professional Services Practice
Preston | Reffett, LLC has added Jim Lawler to head up and build its new professional services practice based out of the firm’s Fairfax, VA office. Mr. Lawler, the former Global CHRO for Ahold, Inc., will focus the practice on organizational design, leadership coaching, succession planning, talent management, organizational alignment and increasing HR’s business impact.
