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Cybersecurity Awareness Month isn’t just about reminders to update your password or avoid phishing emails. It’s a chance to step back and ask a deeper question: is your organization truly prepared for the threats and opportunities shaping the next era of business? From ransomware that writes itself to shadow AI tools spreading across enterprises, the risks facing leaders in 2025 are evolving faster than most strategies. For executives, especially those in private equity and high-growth companies, cybersecurity is no longer a technical function in the background. It’s a front-line issue that directly impacts enterprise value, customer trust, and long-term growth. Read the full article Connect with Acertitude
U.S. boardrooms are reshaping themselves with fresh skills, qualifications and perspectives. Now in its 40th year, the U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the latest data and trends in board composition, board governance practices and director compensation among S&P 500 companies. Read the full report Connect with Spencer Stuart
Buffkin / Baker placed: Annabelle Berkman as HR Business Partner for Ara Partners. Search led by Beth Ann Namey and CJ Mione. Jeff Cook as CEO at Forrest Health. Search led by Susan O'Hare and Brad Veal. Dana S Murphy as Chief Nursing Officer for Magnolia Regional Health Center. Search led by Susan O'Hare and Brad Veal. Kimberly Haverly as CEO for Memorial Health System. Search led by Brand Veal. James Wiser as Dean of K-State Libraries for Kansas State University. Search led by Martin Baker. Coulter Partners placed Dave Hava, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer (CEO) for Alltrna. Future Leadership placed Cathy Portelli as Executive Director, People and Culture for West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Johnson Partners placed: Martyn Roberts as Chief Financial Officer for Nine. Liam Maher as Chief Operating Officer for Akurba. Pacific Talent Partners placed Blake Shaw as Partner at Ironbridge Legal. Potrero Group placed Phil Ginsburg as President for Resources Legacy Fund. Quinton Anthony placed Nic Black as the new General Manager, Commercial and Connections for Lumea. Sheffield placed Sophie Spedding as Director to The Lines Company for Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust. Connect with AESC Members To be featured in Leadership Moves, submit your placements [...]
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) ("Heidrick" or the "Company"), a premier global leadership advisor, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby a consortium of investors led by Advent International ("Advent") and Corvex Private Equity ("Corvex"), and including several leading family offices, will acquire all of the Company's outstanding public shares. This new investor consortium will include significant investment from many Heidrick leaders. The all-cash transaction values the Company's equity at approximately $1.3 billion and will enable the Company to return to private ownership, with significantly more equity participation by current and future partners and leaders, enabling faster growth and greater client impact. Under the terms of the agreement, Heidrick stockholders will receive $59.00 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 26% to Heidrick's 90-day volume-weighted average price per share. Upon completion, Heidrick will become a private company and focus on rapidly advancing its global leadership positions in executive search, interim talent solutions, leadership assessment and development, as well as purpose, culture, and performance consulting. As Heidrick's partners, the consortium will enable the Company to invest in the people, technologies, and innovative solutions needed to create unrivaled value for current and future clients. As an [...]
Nuvadis announced turning the page to what’s next: as of October 1st, Accord Group Polska, Nuvadis Interim and Nuvadis Talents operate under one unified brand: Nuvadis. This strategic move reflects Nuvadis’ commitment to providing a seamless, integrated experience for clients, partners and talents. By bringing together three trusted brands under one name, Nuvadis strengthens its position as a leader in Executive Search, Executive Interim Management and C-Level Executive Solutions. “Our decision to unify our brands is not just about simplification, it’s about evolution. We are creating a stronger, clearer identity that reflects who we are, how we help organizations and leaders grow stronger in today’s complex business world.” says Corinne Klajda, CEO of Nuvadis. With three decades of experience and a reputation for excellence in Poland and across Europe, Nuvadis is aiming to spark new ways of thinking in talent advisory and continuously support companies to handle what’s ahead with confidence. The rebrand under a single, powerful name is accompanied by a refreshed visual identity and a promise to keep building relationships that matter and endure. About Nuvadis Nuvadis is a trusted partner for organizations seeking Executive Search, Executive Interim Management and Leadership Advisory Solutions. With deep expertise and a [...]
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the $20+ billion executive search and leadership consulting industry, with member firms spanning 1,200+ offices in 70+ countries, is pleased to welcome Narratology as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Narratology is an executive search firm working with organisations in the private, public and not for profit sectors to appoint their most senior positions on the Island of Ireland and beyond. Focusing specifically on C-level, Director and Senior Management mandates, Narratology has significant expertise in working across industry sectors in organisations from large privately owned companies and scaling entrepreneurs to global PLCs and FDI market entrants. Narratology also assists clients with Board appointments, Interim Management, and Market Mapping assignments. Narratology Managing Director Ruth McDonald commented: “We at Narratology are thrilled and honoured to achieve AESC membership. This seal of approval recognises our commitment to executive search at the highest standards of delivery, integrity and accountability in appointing exceptional leadership talent. As part of this prestigious community of executive search firms, we look forward to new insights, perspectives and innovation that will ultimately bring further value [...]
CEO departures have risen to record levels. Tenures continue to fall to new lows. The modern CEO faces an unrelenting mix of challenges, including surging internal pressure to drive business growth and performance amid social scrutiny, political tension, and economic instability. The weight of these expectations often leads to CEO burnout or boardroom dissatisfaction, resulting in high departures and shorter tenures. In July 2025, Forbes reported that 1,358 CEOs around the globe had left their job since the start of the year – “more than the entirety of 2022.” According to Russell Reynolds Associates, “The average tenure for outgoing CEOs fell to 6.8 years in the first half of 2025, down from 7.7 years during the same period in 2024—the lowest H1 figure since we began tracking CEO turnover in 2018.” Changing Times: The Reasons for Today’s Increased Turnovers The rate at which CEOs choose to depart their current position or are asked to step down is rising at an incredible rate due to a multitude of factors. “CEO tenures are shortening as organisations confront mounting complexity, shifting stakeholder demands, and accelerated cycles of disruption,” says Yvonne Pengue, Director at executive search firm spot on minds Ltd. Today’s CEOs are [...]
Today marks the launch of a new recruitment toolkit to advance socio-economic diversity across the UK’s financial services workforce, designed by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), in partnership with Progress Together. The toolkit has been crafted for Boards, C-suite executives, HR and talent acquisition teams, equipping them with evidence-based strategies and actionable steps to drive real change. The structured framework contains key questions for hiring managers to ask their executive search partners and includes topics such as: Sourcing and attracting candidates from underrepresented backgrounds Effective use of socio-economic data to support fair hiring Composition of search terms and minimising bias throughout the process Fair and inclusive assessment and onboarding practices This is designed to spark accountability, meaningful dialogue and drive measurable, transparent progress towards a more inclusive leadership pipeline. Anne Barnett, Chief People Officer, Paragon said, “It's fantastic to see Progress Together and The Association of Executive Search Consultants empower organisations with a practical toolkit to champion socio-economic diversity, enabling HR and talent acquisition teams to unlock broader talent and transform leadership and the highest levels.” Senior roles are largely dominated by those from higher socio-economic backgrounds with recent studies revealing only 28% of senior leaders in UK financial services [...]
Spencer Stuart, a leading global advisory firm, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Meyler Campbell. Meyler Campbell is a renowned provider of executive coach training and leadership development services, headquartered in the United Kingdom, with additional reach across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). For over 25 years, it has been recognized as a global center of expertise, developing a generation of CEOs and senior executives from a wide range of backgrounds to become coaches of the highest caliber. Alumni of its flagship programs currently work with senior leaders of organizations representing every sector, shaping the future of leadership worldwide. Simon Fenton, a graduate of Meyler Campbell’s Mastered Program and a long-tenured Spencer Stuart partner, has been appointed CEO of the business, having served as interim CEO since January. “We believe in the power of coaching and the role development plays in accelerating executive and team performance,” said Jordan Brugg, chief executive officer of Spencer Stuart. “Meyler Campbell has an outstanding reputation and represents the pinnacle of executive coaching in Europe. Since 2021, we have enjoyed a strong partnership with the firm. Simon, who is both a proven leader from within Spencer Stuart and a graduate [...]
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