Wilson Appoints CFO
June 5, 2025 – Global talent solutions provider Wilson Human Capital Group (Wilson) has named Audrey Lara as its new CFO. “We’re thrilled to have Audrey on board,” said John Wilson, CEO of Wilson. “Her knack for driving financial and operational excellence, coupled with her ability to build inclusive, high-performing teams, will be key as we continue to grow and innovate. Audrey’s strategic mindset and deep financial expertise make her a fantastic addition to our executive team.” Ms. Lara brings over two decades of international financial leadership experience spanning public and private companies across North America and Europe.
Before joining Wilson, she was the CFO at Randstad Canada and also held senior finance positions at LXR&Co and Criteo. Her career is marked by successful global finance transformations, managing critical investor relations, playing a pivotal role in a major IPO and establishing and mentoring high performance teams. Ms. Lara started her career as a financial auditor with Deloitte in Paris.
“I’m thrilled to join Wilson at this exciting stage of the company’s growth,” said Ms. Lara. “I’m inspired by the commitment to client success, innovation, and fostering an inclusive culture. I look forward to partnering with John and the entire Wilson team to build on the company’s momentum.”
Based in Tampa, FL, Wilson provides a full suite of configurable talent solutions, including recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), executive search, contingent talent solutions, and talent consulting. The firm has operated as a strategic partner to some of the world’s top brands in helping them plan and execute on talent acquisition on a global basis.
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Wilson has offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm’s presence spans more than 65 countries and six continents. It has more than 700 employees serving clients across six continents and 40 countries.
New Board Member
Wilson recently further strengthened its board with the appointment of Bob Lopes. He brings extensive experience in talent solutions having spent almost four decades working in talent outsourcing, consulting and HR-related services. “We’re excited and honored to welcome Bob to our Board,” said Mr. Wilson. “I’ve known him personally for about 15 years and have huge respect for his deep understanding of the talent solutions and HR tech landscape. His wealth of experience will be an incredible asset as we continue to drive innovation and growth.”
Executive Search: Challenges, Trends, and Hopes for a Hiring Resurgence in 2025
For many search firms in almost all industry segments, 2024 has been a tough year. There are many reasons for the recent downturn, and some firms have experienced a dip in revenues for even longer, according to Tim Tolan, founder, chairman, and managing partner of The Tolan Group. “Lots of changes are on the horizon for 2025 on the hiring front, and search firms are waiting with bated breath while hiring decisions are on hold, and draft fee agreements are (still) sitting in DocuSign waiting to be signed,” he said. “Decisions are dragging, as are active search engagements, as hiring managers and leaders struggle to make hiring decisions in the environment, we are all trying to navigate.”
In the Hunt Scanlon 2024 Executive Recruiting State of the Industry Report, the numbers reflected a double-digit downturn in demand for executive recruiting, with the private equity sector being the most affected. “We’ve seen and experienced that firsthand, but we feel positive changes are on the horizon,” Mr. Tolan said.
In addition to other board/advisory positions, Mr. Lopes formerly held executive positions with Randstad, including as CHRO, North America and Group President, North America at Randstad Sourceright. He brings extensive experience in talent solutions having spent almost four decades working in talent outsourcing, consulting and HR-related services.
“I’m thrilled to join Wilson’s board, especially at such an exciting time as the company continues to strategically expand its global footprint, integrated talent solutions and AI-powered talent intelligence capabilities,” Mr. Lopes said. “I’m really looking forward to working with John, his executive team, and the entire Board to help further Wilson’s position as a global integrated talent solutions leader.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
