Spencer Stuart: Boards Around the World: Navigating Stormy Seas
Spencer Suart's latest edition of Boards Around the World explores how boards of public companies around the world compare on a range of governance measures.
Russell Reynolds Associates: Time to Tell a Different Story
As a business operating on the front line of leadership, our daily interactions and insights tell us that the prevailing stories about women CEOs are sometimes different from those of their male counterparts. We wanted to dig deeper and better understand the reality of today’s expectations of women CEOs. So, we commissioned a new piece of research to do just that.
Bryant Group: Building Strength in the Messy Middle
According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report*, only 30% of managers and 23% of employees worldwide were engaged in 2023. Addressing this gap isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s a chance to strengthen organizational culture through collaboration, resilience to change, and cross-functional alignment.
Heller Search Associates:Mitigating the Legal Risks of AI Systems
Heller Search Associates:Mitigating the Legal Risks of AI Systems
Buffkin / Baker Acquires Gallagher’s U.S. Executive Search Practice
Buffkin / Baker, a national retained executive search firm based in Brentwood, Tennessee, announced the acquisition of Gallagher’s U.S. Executive Search Practice, including Frederickson Partners.
Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Welcomes kpCompanies into its Global Membership
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing the $20+ billion global executive search and leadership consulting industry, with member firms spanning 1,200+ offices in 70+ countries, is pleased to welcome kpCompanies as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. For almost 25 years, kpCompanies has helped hundreds of organizations find top talent through equitable sourcing and executive search expertise. kpCompanies leverages a unique, proactive approach to talent sourcing that goes beyond traditional recruitment channels and taps into a vast network that includes underrepresented groups and niche skill sets. The firm has vast experience placing key leaders across multiple functions, including Finance & Accounting; People & Talent; Technology; Operations; Marketing & Communications; Healthcare; Legal; Non-profit Leadership; Business Development; Real Estate; and Community & Social Services. KpCompanies Founder and CEO Miquel McMoore commented: “Becoming a member of AESC is a powerful step in reinforcing our commitment to excellence in executive search. In an industry where trust, transparency, and impact matter, AESC sets the gold standard—elevating best practices, advancing leadership consulting, and fostering a global community of firms dedicated to doing this work the right way. At kpCompanies, [...]
Global Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick & Cisco Chief People Officer Kelly Jones Join the AESC Global Summit on Leadership’s World-Class Lineup of Speakers GalleryGlobal Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick & Cisco Chief People Officer Kelly Jones Join the AESC Global Summit on Leadership’s World-Class Lineup of Speakers
Global Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick & Cisco Chief People Officer Kelly Jones Join the AESC Global Summit on Leadership’s World-Class Lineup of Speakers
The AESC Global Summit on Leadership, hosted by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), is set to feature a world-class lineup of speakers—now including Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen, and Kelly Jones, Chief People Officer of Cisco. These visionary leaders, known for their transformative influence on global change, will provide invaluable insights into leadership at the highest levels. In an exclusive conversation moderated by Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer of DSG Global, Sheldrick and Jones will share strategies on turning big ideas into real-world impact. Drawing from their vast experience in advocacy, leadership, and organizational transformation, they will explore: Driving long-term impact over short-term wins Building powerful coalitions to influence change at the highest levels Navigating competing interests to create meaningful progress “We are bringing together a group of presenters, honorees, and attendees from the full ecosystem of global leadership -- from the media, corporate, and nonprofit worlds, and the executive search and leadership consulting firms that make up our membership who recruit for and advise leaders in top C-suite and Board roles across every industry and vertical,” said AESC president & CEO James Edmund Datri. Sheldrick and Jones join an impressive speaker [...]
AESC Welcomes Edgility Consulting into its Global Membership of Leading Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firms
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing the $20+ billion global executive search and leadership consulting industry, with member firms spanning 1,200+ offices in 70+ countries, is pleased to welcome Edgility Consulting as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. Edgility Consulting specializes in placing and supporting visionary leaders who embody the values of mission-driven sectors, including nonprofits, schools, healthcare organizations, and other community-focused institutions. The firm upholds a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that extends beyond executive search to encompass talent management and compensation consulting. Edgility Consulting offers tailored solutions and tools, including an innovative Talent Equity Assessment, designed to gauge staff engagement and promote workplace equity. Edgility Consulting Co-Founder and Managing Partner Christina Greenberg commented: "Our firm is thrilled to be invited to join AESC and its membership, who represent the most prominent and influential talent firms in the world. We look forward to expanded opportunities to collaborate and share best practices with other AESC members as we offer our expertise in the mission-driven space." About AESC Since 1959, AESC has set the quality standards for the executive search and leadership consulting profession. AESC Members [...]
Leadership Moves: February 6 – 19, 2025
Buffkin / Baker placed Jonette Freement as Director of Human Resources for Mecklenburg County. Search led by Ken Carrick and Janny DeLoache. Buffkin / Baker placed Kelli Feldman, Ph.D. as Dean for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education. Search led by Martin Baker and Pelema Ellis. Coulter Partners placed Sarah Elton-Farr as Partner for ICR Healthcare Furst Group placed Nicole Oishi as Chief Operating Officer for Medical Associates Health Plan Harbour West Consulting placed Dr. Jennifer Garrison as Executive Director for the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary Harris Search Associates placed Cassie Tennant as Associate Vice President, Finance for Ferris State University HOBSON LEAVY placed Jennifer Kerr as Pro Vice-Chancellor for the University of Waikato Kincannon & Reed placed Haley Stomp as Chief Market Access & Commercial Excellence Officer for the Phibro Animal Health Corporation Major Executive Search placed Mike Penrod as Director of Marketing for Wyebot PFM Executive Search placed Chris MacLean as Director, Enterprise Risk Management for University of the Fraser Valley PFM Executive Search placed Martin York as Director, Total Rewards & People Technology for WorkSafeBC Royer Thompson placed Peter Edmondson as Chief Operating Officer for Country Ribbon Royer Thompson placed Peter Graham as [...]
Signium Expands in United States with New Michigan Office
Signium, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, is proud to announce a new partnership with Sigred Group, a new Signium member firm in the United States. This collaboration will strengthen Signium’s worldwide footprint and expand its leadership advisory services, bringing a wealth of expertise to the U.S. corporate environment. The partnership between Signium and Sigred Group unites two highly respected firms with complementary strengths and expertise. Together, Sigred’s senior partners Kristi Stepp and Mike Dergis each bring over 25 years of experience in human resources, organizational effectiveness, and executive development. As Signium’s new managing partners in Michigan, Stepp and Dergis provide strategic, tailored leadership solutions to organizations confronting changing business landscapes and uncertain markets. Kristi Stepp’s professional journey includes leadership roles at international recruitment and automotive companies. Her focus on executive development, organizational effectiveness, and harmonizing leadership practices across diverse cultures gives her a clear advantage in the executive search industry. Her global experience, especially in Asia and Australasia, has shaped her understanding of the cultural nuances of leadership in multinational organizations. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Signium, with its truly global perspective and enduring commitment to excellence. The U.S. market presents significant opportunities, and we’re confident that our combined expertise [...]
