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Diversified Search Group Expands Non-Profit and Social Impact Practice

Diversified Search Group has expanded with the addition of Trevor Hooper as managing director at DSG I Koya Partners. Based in Boston, he will leverage his expertise in executive search, talent assessment, and client relationship management to nationally support the firm’s non-profit and social impact and sports practices. “Trevor Hooper’s experience and commitment to client impact through collaboration align seamlessly with our mission,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO of Diversified Search Group. “His appointment represents a strategic investment in our firm’s future as we continue to grow and expand our reach. Trevor’s ability to foster innovation, build leadership teams, and drive meaningful change will strengthen our position as a trusted partner for mission-driven organizations navigating a dynamic world.” “Trevor’s appointment underscores our commitment to identifying and placing transformative leaders in mission-driven organizations,” said Molly Brennan, global managing partner and non-profit and social impact practice leader at DSG I Koya Partners. “His exceptional ability to guide organizations through complex transitions and his genuine dedication to equity-focused leadership will be invaluable to our clients.” “I am honored to join DSG I Koya Partners, an organization deeply committed to advancing mission-driven leadership,” said Hooper. “I look forward to helping our clients build diverse, high-impact teams [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:18:39-04:00December 2, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Diversified Search Group Expands Non-Profit and Social Impact Practice

Leadership Moves: November 21 – December 5, 2024

Academic Search placed Dr. Spencer Clark as Associate Dean of the School of Education for California State University Channel Islands Coulter Partners placed Dr. Jason Brown as Chief Business Officer for IMU BIosciences Coulter Partners placed Dr. John Baker as Chief Executive Officer for IMU BIosciences Furst Group placed Akil McClay as Vice President, Population Health for INTEGRIS Health Furst Group placed Julia Crist as Chief Executive Officer for Genevive Glue Executive Search placed Germán Arias as Director of Information Technology for arredo Harbour West Consulting placed Sarah Goldvine as Chief Operating Officer for Coast Mental Health HOBSON LEAVY placed Jennifer Milam as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic for the University of Waikato HOBSON LEAVY placed Megan Wiltshire as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Watercare Kaplan Partners placed Kim Strignile as Senior Vice President, HR Business Partner Director for Provident Bank Kaplan Partners placed Matt Price as President of State Bank KBRS placed Amanda Alexander as Executive Director for Autism Nova Scotia Kincannon & Reed placed Harrison Kircher as President & Chief Executive Officer for The National Chicken Council Kincannon & Reed placed Shawn Blythe as Chief Integration Officer for AXXENCE Group PFM Executive Search placed Mark Riddell as Chief Financial [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:18:52-04:00December 2, 2024|Leadership Moves|Comments Off on Leadership Moves: November 21 – December 5, 2024

Stanton Chase: Qualities of a Successful Biotech CEO: What Executive Search Consultants Look For

Biotech CEOs straddle two worlds: science and business. They must decode biological healthcare solutions while deciphering market trends, often with billions of dollars and countless lives hanging in the balance. Finding leaders who excel in both realms is a challenge that keeps many boards of directors up at night. 

By |2025-10-15T21:18:52-04:00November 25, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Stanton Chase: Qualities of a Successful Biotech CEO: What Executive Search Consultants Look For

Mercuri Urval: How to Solve the Diversity Problem When Recruiting Your Next Leader?

The purpose of leader recruitment is to appoint the best possible candidate. Leaders have a huge impact on an organisation’s people, health and results. Research tells us that a failed leader appointment costs, at least, a staggering 30 times their salary - and the wrong leader may even prove fatal for your organisation altogether.

By |2025-10-15T21:18:52-04:00November 25, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Mercuri Urval: How to Solve the Diversity Problem When Recruiting Your Next Leader?

Bedford Consulting Group: 10 Strategies for Bridging the Board Diversity Gap

As companies aim to diversify their boardrooms, the slow advancement and persistent gender disparities remain concerning. Insights from The Bedford Group Transearch’s latest compensation reports further highlight the ongoing need for gender equity in board composition.

By |2025-10-15T21:18:53-04:00November 20, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Bedford Consulting Group: 10 Strategies for Bridging the Board Diversity Gap

Lorraine Kron-du Luart Honored for Excellence in the Executive Search & Leadership Consulting Profession 

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Award of Excellence Presented to Lorraine Kron-du Luart at Eric Salmon & Partners

By |2025-10-15T21:18:53-04:00November 19, 2024|Press Release|Comments Off on Lorraine Kron-du Luart Honored for Excellence in the Executive Search & Leadership Consulting Profession 

AESC Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Thomas Becker

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Russell Reynolds Managing Director / Senior Partner

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Dr. Dieter Unterharnscheidt Honored with AESC Lifetime Achievement Award

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Spencer Stuart Partner

By |2025-10-15T21:18:53-04:00November 19, 2024|Press Release|Comments Off on Dr. Dieter Unterharnscheidt Honored with AESC Lifetime Achievement Award

Nicholas Sehmer Honored with the Future of the Profession Award

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Recognizes Sheffield Haworth Managing Director Nicholas Sehmer  for Innovative Leadership

By |2025-10-15T21:18:53-04:00November 19, 2024|Press Release|Comments Off on Nicholas Sehmer Honored with the Future of the Profession Award

MU Welcomes Gabriel Nam as New Director at MU Singapore

MU is pleased to introduce Gabriel Nam as our new Director at MU in MU Singapore. For the past decade, Gabriel has advised clients on leadership-level executive searches and talent advisory projects in Social Impact & Environment and broader Services sectors in Asia Pacific. He has also been actively involved in conducting talent-related assignments in these functions/domains across industries in sustainability and strategy domains. Prior to joining MU, Gabriel had years of experience in executive search, in-house talent acquisition, business leadership and sales & marketing roles in a number of organisations (in financial institutions and FMCG sectors) in Asia and Europe. Gabriel himself is the Certified ESG Analyst® (CESGA) and Global Talent Management Leader (GTML™) with Advanced Certificate in Leaders & Culture Program and Executive Talent conducted by Cornell University ILR School in partnership with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) as well as Certificate in Sustainability Essentials for Business by Institute of Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge.  connect with MU

By |2025-10-15T21:18:53-04:00November 18, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on MU Welcomes Gabriel Nam as New Director at MU Singapore
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