JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the addition of two distinguished executive recruiters to its growing team of experts. The firm welcomes Dudley Morton to the Legal Practice and Brian Waivada to the firm’s rapidly growing Technology Practice. Dudley Morton, Partner, brings a unique blend of expertise with nearly 12 years as a practicing attorney and over a decade of executive recruiting experience, providing invaluable insight at the intersection of law and talent acquisition. As a member of the firm’s Legal Practice, Dudley’s primary focus is on recruiting in-house counsel for private equity, venture capital, private, and public companies. With a deep network of high-performing legal talent spanning across a variety of industries, Dudley has spent his search career connecting Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and other senior in-house legal executives with high-growth businesses. Prior to joining JM Search, Dudley was a Managing Director in the In-House Counsel Recruiting Group at Major Lindsey & Africa, where he managed business development, search execution, client and candidate management, and offer negotiation. Brian Waivada, Partner, brings over 27 years of combined retained executive search and in-house talent acquisition experience to his role [...]

For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named Lindauer a top-25 search firm on its list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 2025 list of top executive search firms was based on input from recruiters, HR managers, hiring managers, and candidates. The range of perspectives shaping the list reflects the trust Lindauer has earned among an array of nonprofit organizations as well as peers in the executive search field. As a firm, we believe that placing top talent in leadership positions enables our nonprofit clients to continue to serve the communities that depend upon them for critical and uplifting services, including healthcare, education, and cultural enrichment. With in-depth knowledge across the nonprofit world and a holistic view of what it takes to succeed in an ever-changing economy, our approach is designed to leverage the breadth and depth of our search team’s experience in a robust working partnership with clients. Lindauer has been a recruitment partner and trusted advisor to organizations of all sizes and maturities across the arts, education, healthcare, science, advocacy, policy, and charity sectors. Because of our reach, our search [...]

Global leadership advisory firm, Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), today announced a significant enhancement to its executive search and leadership advisory services through the addition of three leadership consultants to its Dubai office – Natalie Sleiman, Vanessa Monasterio, and Mari Olsen Farah, effective April 2025. This targeted expansion deepens the firm's specialized expertise to address the leadership needs of organizations across the Middle East. Nicolas Manset, Head of the Middle East for Russell Reynolds Associates, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Natalie, Vanessa, and Mari to our growing team in Dubai, deepening our expertise in technology, leadership performance and industrial sectors. The vibrant business landscape across the Middle East presents exceptional growth opportunities, with leadership excellence serving as the critical catalyst for success. I'm confident that our expanded team's diverse expertise and nuanced understanding of regional markets will prove essential in equipping our clients with the leadership capabilities necessary to excel in this dynamic environment." RRA's technology sector capabilities are significantly enhanced with the addition of Natalie, who brings extensive expertise in aligning top-tier talent with strategic business goals across Europe and the Middle East. Her proven track record in executive search, board placements and workplace culture transformation enables companies to [...]

Global executive search and leadership advisory firm Signium has officially opened its newest office in Istanbul, Türkiye, further strengthening its presence across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The launch marks a strategic expansion into one of the world’s most dynamic and geographically pivotal economies, with Neslihan Akan appointed as Managing Partner of Signium Türkiye. With more than 15 years of executive search experience in the region, Akan brings a wealth of expertise in C-level placements and leadership advisory. She has worked closely with Türkiye’s largest companies and multinationals, advising on CEO, CXO roles, and board-level placements. Why Türkiye matters for global leadership talent As the 16th largest economy globally, Türkiye boasts a well-established banking sector, large industrial and FMCG companies, a rapidly growing tech scene, and active investment in renewable energy and e-commerce. Its location at the crossroads of continents makes it a strategic base for multinational firms seeking to operate across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Türkiye continues to export top executive talent to the Gulf region, and beyond, particularly in digital transformation, risk and compliance, and ESG-related roles. The country's high levels of digital adoption, mobile-first consumer behaviour, and entrepreneurial culture have also made Istanbul [...]

AltoPartners, the global executive search alliance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Williams as Partner, AltoPartners Australia. Christian brings more than two decades of global executive search experience, with deep expertise in Mining & Natural Resources, Energy & Sustainability, Private Equity, and Professional Services. Christian has built an impressive track record in executive search, having worked internationally across the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. He has successfully led Board and senior executive searches for a broad range of listed and privately held organisations, including mandates in complex and politically sensitive environments. Christian began his career with one of the UK’s fastest-growing recruitment firms, contributing to its successful IPO. He went on to lead the Global Natural Resources practice for a boutique executive search firm in the UK before relocating to Australia to open and lead their office locally. “We are delighted to welcome Christian to our partnership,” said Richard Fortune, Managing Partner of AltoPartners Australia and member of AltoPartners Global Operating Committee. “His international perspective, deep sector knowledge, and proven track record of delivering strategic leadership appointments make him an excellent addition to our team and a valuable asset for our clients. Christian holds a degree in Economics and [...]