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Leadership Moves: August 29 – September 18, 2024

Boyden placed John Peellegoda as new Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President, Strategy for PortsToronto. A recruitment co-led by Managing Partner, Kevin Gormely. Buffkin / Baker placed Dr. Russell T. Keen as President of Augusta University. Search led by Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt. Buffkin / Baker placed Jason Opal as Dean of The Ohio State University for Mansfield Coulter Partners placed Gino Santini as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Compass Pathways Eric Salmon & Partners placed Alberique Peyredieu - Jabalot as Managing Director for Eric Salmon & Partners, France Furst Group placed Shawn Akavan as Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer for PacificSource Health Plans Furst Group placed Tim Miller as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Houston Methodist Harris Search Associates placed Dr. Ammina Kothari as Dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Science at Simmons University Harris Search Associates placed Dr. Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh as Vice President for Academic Research for the University of Dayton Hobson Leavy placed Nicki Sutherland as Chief Executive Officer for Electricity Engineering Association Hobson Leavy placed Olivia Meo-Groser as Chief Operating Officer for Avanti Finance Kaplan Partners placed Peter G. Gurt to the Board of [...]

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Odgers Berndtson Netherlands Appoints Kristien Janssen as New Managing Partner

Odgers Berndtson Netherlands, specializing in executive search and leadership services, is proud to announce that Kristien Janssen has become Managing Partner from 1 September 2023. Kristien Janssen, a partner at Odgers Berndtson since 2019, succeeds Ed van der Sande, who returns to the Leadership Practice full-time after six years, focusing on Executive Search, Assessments and (Team) Coaching.   Kristien also continues to lead the Industry Practice where she guides top management in transitions within the manufacturing, transport & logistics, construction and energy industries. "Over the past four years, Kristien has made a special contribution to the transformation we are undergoing as an organization. Responding to the constantly changing needs of leaders and their companies. Her endless energy and commitment to us, her clients and candidates is contagious and inspiring. She helps us reinvent executive search - pushing boundaries and making a difference." says Ed van der Sande.   Kristien Janssen commented: 'I am immensely looking forward to taking up this new role, where I get to contribute to the development of our organization and employees in addition to working intensively with our clients. We continue to invest in the growth of our organization, enabling us to realize personal and organizational impact time and again. [...]

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Stanton Chase Announces New Offices in Montreal and Lima

Stanton Chase expands its global network with offices in Montreal, Canada and Lima, Peru. Having supported clients in Canada for many years, Stanton Chase expands its footprint and connection to the region with a new office in Montreal. This office complements the existing Stanton Chase offices in Toronto and Calgary. An experienced team of trusted advisors with local roots, led by Paul Theriault and Michael Lavoie, will further strengthen and expand our client and candidate relationships.   Stanton Chase is also excited to announce our return to Peru with the opening of our new office. This move reaffirms our commitment to consolidating our presence in the country, contributing to its economic growth, promoting the professional development of local talent, and enhancing the success of our clients. We look forward to fostering strong partnerships and driving impactful results in Peru under the leadership of Alvaro Bellido and Arnaldo Gotuzzo.   “These new offices demonstrate our growing global presence and the continued demand for our services. We are excited to support the businesses in Montreal and Lima by connecting them with world-class leadership to drive future growth and success,” said Kristof Reynvoet, Global Chair of the Board.   connect with stanton chase

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TRANSEARCH International Expands Global Presence with New Office in South Korea

TRANSEARCH International is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in South Korea, further strengthening its footprint in one of Asia's most dynamic markets. This strategic expansion is a key milestone in TRANSEARCH's ongoing commitment to providing world-class executive search and leadership consulting services across the globe. Heading the new office is Managing Partner JH Baek, a distinguished figure in the automotive and consumer industries. With over 30 years of experience, Mr Baek brings unparalleled expertise in leadership roles, having held senior positions at renowned companies such as Kia Motors, Hyundai Motors, and Jaguar Land Rover Korea. His deep understanding of the Korean market, coupled with his extensive network and proven track record, positions him perfectly to lead TRANSEARCH's operations in the region. In his new role, Mr Baek expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "As Managing Partner at TRANSEARCH International Korea, I am thrilled to join a prestigious global search firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations. We are poised for significant growth as we leverage our extensive network and expertise to enhance our operations in Korea and expand our reach globally. By partnering with TRANSEARCH, a top 10 global search firm, we are committed to delivering [...]

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Richardson Search: Mentoring and Developing the Next Generation of C-Suite Leaders

Richardson Executive Search highlights the critical role of mentorship programs in developing future C-Suite leaders, particularly within Canadian companies navigating global competitiveness and local market demands.

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Odgers Berndtson: How Leaders Can Re-Engage Quiet Quitters

Quiet quitting is driving down employee engagement, productivity, morale, and profitability - let's examine strategies that leaders can use to re-engage their workforce.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:10-04:00September 11, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Odgers Berndtson: How Leaders Can Re-Engage Quiet Quitters

Acertitude: Serial CEO and Operating Partner Ryan Niemann on the CFO Attributes That Matter in 2024 and Beyond

In an environment where financial agility and foresight are crucial, Ryan lays out his ideas on the evolving role of the CFO as a business partner to the CEO and strategic driver of change.

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Terry D. Thornley and Yanqing Sui Awarded for Excellence in the Profession

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Excellence Award presented to Spencer Stuart General Counsel, APAC, and Assistant General Counsel  The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Terry D. Thornley, Spencer Stuart General Counsel, APAC, and Yanqing Sui “Sui”, Spencer Stuart Assistant General Counsel, with the AESC Award of Excellence for their outstanding impact on the profession.  Over the last few years, Terry and Sui have been integral in charting AESC’s approach to helping members comply with China’s data protection laws, reinforcing their commitment to AESC’s highest professional standards.  Terry and Sui’s collaborative partnership with AESC led to the creation of the "AESC Guidance on Chinese Personal Information Protection Law"—a vital document that serves as a foundation for understanding and complying with China's complex data protection laws within the executive search industry. The document thoroughly addresses the nuances of the Personal Information Protection Law, emphasizing individual rights, stringent personal information processing standards, and outlining explicit consent requirements.  Terry and Sui worked with the AESC to continuously refine the guidance from the initial draft in 2021 to its final publication in 2024, as the laws, regulations, and interpretations evolved. Their work notably impacted the executive search and leadership consulting [...]

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Louisa Wong Recognized for Community Contributions

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Commitment to the Community Award presented to Global Sage Executive Chairman   The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) recognized Louisa Wong, Executive Chairman of Global Sage, with the AESC Commitment to the Community Award for her high-impact service. Over the course of her nearly 40-year career in the executive search and leadership consulting profession, Louisa has continued to have a profound impact on the Hong Kong community and beyond.   In response to the devastating Sichuan earthquake in 2008, Louisa established Giving Hand, a non-profit organization that facilitates the donations of major international corporations and retailers, by helping them "donate" their unsold goods to people in need through charitable organizations in Greater China.  Since its establishment, Giving Hand has facilitated the donation of:   14,728 backpacks worth USD400,000 by REI, the recreational equipment manufacturer, to the Sichuan Charity Federation in 2009. They were delivered to schools in six locations within the earthquake zone.   60,000 electronic items by Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL. The nonprofit worked with the Red Cross Society of Sichuan province to assist in rebuilding earthquake-affected regions.   1,000-plus pairs of shoes and various sports apparel to the Chengdu Disabled Charity Federation.  Today, this [...]

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