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Kirk Palmer Associates Fills CEO Post for Chico’s FAS
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has placed Trish Donnelly as division chief executive officer of Chico’s FAS, the women’s wear retailer owned by the KnitWell Group. The search was led by managing director, Jaimee Marshall. Ms. Donnelly will oversee all product and customer-facing functions for the Chico’s, Soma and White House Black Market brands,
DSG Global Appoints Chief People Officer
DSG Global has named Jenny Sade as chief people officer. In this role, she will lead the firm’s people and culture strategy—supporting talent acquisition, operations, and business strategy—as DSG Global continues to scale its impact across industries and geographies. “Jenny’s rare ability to see the potential in every leader and organization makes her an invaluable
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
Managing Cultural Friction Along The M&A Deal Cycle
New research from McKinsey & Company confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately-sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t. To be sure, M&A offers companies an unparalleled opportunity to scale. Why, then, do so many acquisitions fail? According to Culture Partners, a West Coast-based culture consultancy, poor outcomes are the result of a
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,
Gerard R. Roche Retires From Heidrick & Struggles’ Board
Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, International, Inc. has announced that Gerard R. Roche has retired from its board of directors, and that it has named Jane D. Hartley to its board. Mr. Roche joined Heidrick & Struggles as an executive recruiter in 1964 and has been a director of Heidrick & Struggles since 1970.
Lonergan Partners Names Partner
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has appointed Ben Anderson as a partner in its Silicon Valley office. Mr. Anderson will lead the firm’s media and software practices, conducting senior level recruitment and board consulting assignments in North America and Europe. He comes to Lonergan Partners from CTPartners and was a previous founder of Renoir Partners
TriNet Closes Acquisition of Gevity
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has completed its acquisition of Gevity, an HR outsourcing company based in Bradenton, Florida. On March 5, TriNet announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gevity in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $98 million. At that time, TriNet
Bond International Inks Drake & Scull to Five-Year Deal
Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), the UAE-based service provider of mechanical, electrical and plumbing contracting, infrastructure, water and power and civil contracting services, has signed a five-year contract with Bond International Software to deploy Bond Talent, an online recruitment and talent management software solution. As a middle east recruitment software specialist, Bond will provide
DavenportMajor Retained by DTS for CTO Search
DavenportMajor Executive Search has been selected by DTS, Inc., to lead in its search for a new executive vice president and chief technology officer. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA, DTS, Inc. is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DavenportMajor is an executive search firm which specializes in senior executive and
Fairfield Partners Adds Managing Director
Fairfield Partners, a Norwalk, CT-based executive search firm specializing in technology and consumer products markets, has added John Boehmer as a managing partner. Mr. Boehmer has experience in technology and executive search and formerly served as a principal and partner with Russell Reynolds Associates and Korn/Ferry International. "Eric Montgomery and I could not be more
CTPartners Adds Partner in Redwood City Office
New York City-headquartered CTPartners has added Loran Kaminsky as a partner in its Redwood City Office. Mr. Loran specializes in professional IT services, software and the Internet. He has successfully completed assignments in the C-suite and for general management, senior executive functions and operations executives. Mr. Loran joins from Korn/Ferry International, where he was a
Morgan Stanley Selects Adecco for Recruitment Services
Online recruiting site America’s Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, has entered into a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) agreement with global financial services firm Morgan Stanley. Adecco’s RPO division will provide Morgan Stanley a full-lifecycle RPO solution for recruitment of Morgan Stanley employees in ISG operations, technology, company, and investment management.
