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Boyden: Mastering the Art of Interviewing: Lessons from Three Decades of Interviewing

Master the art of interviewing with insights on building trust, asking the right questions, listening actively, and preparing effectively to create meaningful and productive conversations

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00November 4, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Boyden: Mastering the Art of Interviewing: Lessons from Three Decades of Interviewing

Stanton Chase Expands Into South Australia With the Appointment of Karlis Antons

Stanton Chase announces the opening of a new office in Adelaide, South Australia, led by Karlis Antons and Fiona Lavan.  This expansion into South Australia marks an important step in Stanton Chase’s strategic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia’s economy features a strong domestic market on the east coast, dominated by financial services, education, life sciences, and FMCG-based manufacturing. The western third of the continent is characterized by outward-facing export industries such as agriculture, fisheries, natural resources, and energy.  Fiona Lavan, Managing Partner of Stanton Chase in Australia, commented, “Our expansion into South Australia enhances our ability to serve global clients in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, agricultural technology, space and defense, health and medical technology, and renewable energy sectors. We’re pioneering the recognition of these crucial business segments in the region.”  New Adelaide-based Partner, Karlis Antons, brings over 20 years of experience in corporate talent acquisition, HR business partnering, and global retained executive search. His career spans six continents and various industries, including roles at Netflix and BHP. Most recently, he served as Head of Global Talent Acquisition and Inclusion at Fleet Space Technologies, a space-tech scale-up.  Antons has cultivated expertise and a global network across mining and natural resources, space [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00November 4, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Stanton Chase Expands Into South Australia With the Appointment of Karlis Antons

Slayton Search Partners: How Transformational Leaders Drive Change in Family-Owned Business

Transformational change in any organization is complex and not without risk. But the opposite of transformation is stagnation, and every family-owned business seeks to avoid stagnation when they pass the baton onto the next generation of leaders.

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Stanton Chase: Cutting Through the AI Noise: Where Are AI-Focused IT Consultants Coming From?

IT consulting and corporate AI share a common goal: helping companies solve problems and improve their work using technology. 

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00October 29, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Stanton Chase: Cutting Through the AI Noise: Where Are AI-Focused IT Consultants Coming From?

Leadership Moves: October 20 – November 6, 2024

Academic Search placed Dr. Lealon Martin as Dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering for Southern University and A&M - Baton Rouge Buffkin / Baker placed Helen Rivera as Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management for United Vein & Vascular Centers. Search led by Jen Coleman and Ben Williams. Buffkin / Baker placed Tiffany Jones as General Counsel at CSI Pharmacy. Search led by Jackson Ross. Coulter Partners placed Andy Fergus as Chief Development Officer for CellCentric Coulter Partners placed Mark Fladrich and David Phillips as Non-Executive Directors for QBiotics Furst Group placed Nikhil Goyal as Senior Vice President, Accreditation for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Harbour West Consulting placed Jason Arneson as the Director of Health, Safety and Wellness for The Kettle HOBSON LEAVY placed Alan Thomson as Chief Executive Officer for Beef + Lamb NZ HOBSON LEAVY placed Dr. Matire Harwood and Dr. Raewyn Fisher as Board Directors for the Heart Foundation Kaplan Partners placed Kevin Geoghegan as Chief Credit Officer for Eagle Bancorp, Inc.  KBRS placed Sonia Poulin as President for the Canadian Police Knowledge Network Kincannon & Reed placed Mike Denny as Principal for Grounded Capital Partners Lindauer placed Josh Kornberg as Vice President [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00October 28, 2024|Leadership Moves|Comments Off on Leadership Moves: October 20 – November 6, 2024

Spencer Stuart: Is the CFO the best successor to the CEO? Well, it depends…

When a CEO vacancy arises, CFOs often loom large as a prime candidate for the role. Their board experience, business knowledge, strong stakeholder relationships and understanding of data and performance tick many of the required boxes.

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Russell Reynolds Associates: How Boards and New CEOs Can Establish a Strong Relationship

RRA has identified some of the common mistakes new CEOs make with their boards, how to spot them, and what directors can do to mitigate them.

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00October 22, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Russell Reynolds Associates: How Boards and New CEOs Can Establish a Strong Relationship

Odgers Berndtson: Staying The Course: An Overarching Strategy For Sustainability

Company progress on corporate sustainability is ebbing. Economic and geopolitical headwinds are slowing momentum, with companies reducing or postponing sustainability efforts. Due to market instability, many boards are now focusing on financial health and stability.

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00October 22, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Odgers Berndtson: Staying The Course: An Overarching Strategy For Sustainability

Eric Salmon & Partners Announces New Managing Director APAC

Eric Salmon & Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonas Korbstein as Managing Director APAC, based in Singapore. "We are delighted to welcome Jonas to this role. His leadership and extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region will be instrumental to deliver continued success in this geography." said Jean-Etienne Boisseau, CEO at Eric Salmon & Partners. Jonas Korbstein brings a wealth of experience as an Executive Search Partner and Business Leader, with a strong focus on international enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the course of 18 years, Jonas has held several senior leadership positions, including Partner and Regional Managing Director. He has successfully established and managed multiple offices in APAC, including in Japan, India, Singapore, China, South Korea and Australia. About Eric Salmon & Partners: Eric Salmon & Partners is a global leadership advisory firm specializing in executive search, leadership consulting, and board advisory services. With a presence in Europe and Asia, the firm serves clients across diverse industries, helping them navigate complex leadership challenges and achieve sustainable growth. With his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership, Jonas is well-positioned to drive the continued growth of our Asia Pacific presence from our Singapore office. We are excited to [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00October 18, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Eric Salmon & Partners Announces New Managing Director APAC

MU Announces Christian Nyhlen as Partner and Outlines Strategic Vision for Public Sector Growth

MU is proud to announce that Christian Nyhlén has been appointed Partner, further solidifying his leadership role as Global Practice Head of the Public Sector. With a clear focus on addressing diversity challenges and enhancing organizational performance, Christian is committed to driving growth and success for MU’s clients worldwide. His strategic approach to solving leadership challenges is built on nearly 20 years of experience advising executive teams and boards. Christian’s expertise has earned him recognition as a trusted leader both in the business world and the sports industry, where he has also acted as a leadership advisor and mental coach to elite athletes. “The Public Sector Practice is a multifaceted environment with many different layers. Especially in a complex, volatile and rapidly changing world the demands on leadership will be higher and more challenging than ever. This makes our ambition and work even more important and meaningful. We will keep on working for successfully functioning public organizations and - in the long run - a prosperous society.” - Christian Nyhlen, Global Practice Head MU Public Sector & Partner connect with MU

By |2025-10-15T21:18:54-04:00October 18, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on MU Announces Christian Nyhlen as Partner and Outlines Strategic Vision for Public Sector Growth
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