Acertitude recently hosted a summit at the PEI Operating Partners Forum Europe, centred around sharing thoughts and best practices on the topic of diversity and inclusion of private equity boards.
For leaders in search of the next best career move, it’s not always a matter of changing organizations. Some choose to make the bigger transition from the commercial sector to the not-for-profit world. It’s a major leap that can be personally rewarding, as long as it’s done thoughtfully and strategically.
Boyden named Richard Waddell as Managing Partner for the UK Leadership Consulting practice. Richard will be based in London and oversee the firm's growing consulting business, working extremely closely with colleagues across Executive Search and Interim Management. Nick Robeson, who leads Boyden's operations in the UK and Ireland, commented, "It has been an exciting challenge to find someone of Richard's calibre to help us continue to develop our Leadership Consulting offering. It is such an enjoyable and intense area of work and Richard brings more than two decades of invaluable experience to the business. Improving individual leadership capability, team effectiveness and developing a clear ownership strategy among high-performing executive teams is a highly rewarding challenge and one that Richard and his team relish." Waddell holds more than 20 years of leadership consulting and team leadership from his professional experience and time as an officer in the British Army. In his role as Managing Partner of Leadership Consulting, Richard will: Oversee the strategic development of consulting within the United Kingdom, working closely with global colleagues. Assist clients with growing their leadership capability via individual or team-based interventions. Enable organisations to develop and design effective leadership frameworks to build High Performing Teams. Embed a [...]
Being a trusted advisor means treating prospective candidates with respect and providing them with exceptional resources. This is where BlueSteps and AESC align perfectly. BlueSteps offers unparalleled executive career services that empower candidates and enhance their career journeys. Here’s how you, as an AESC member, can leverage BlueSteps to source candidates and elevate your candidate care. Why Refer Candidates to BlueSteps? AESC members can refer candidates to BlueSteps with the confidence that each referred executive gains access to exclusive career services. These services help executives navigate the executive search process, strengthen their positioning, and achieve their career goals, whether that’s a new opportunity, a promotion, or a career pivot. By referring candidates to BlueSteps, you demonstrate exceptional candidate care, especially for those who submit unsolicited resumes or were not selected for a position. How to Refer Candidates to BlueSteps There are two primary ways to refer candidates to BlueSteps: 1. Email Referral to Candidates: For those who submit unsolicited resumes, you can send a personalized email encouraging them to join BlueSteps. The BlueSteps team will send you a template that will include a discount code for the candidate to join. Simply email lwales@bluesteps.com for the email template. Here’s a sample [...]
BeecherHill joins the ECI Group as a strategic affiliation for their international network in the U.S. The ECI Group is delighted to announce its strategic affiliation with BeecherHill, continuing the expansion of its global network of independent executive search firms. This collaboration significantly enhances ECI’s international presence, particularly strengthening our foothold in the U.S., the leading market for executive search. This partnership marks a significant milestone in ECI’s efforts to expand our global footprint and solidify our presence in the U.S. market. BeecherHill’s distinguished approach to executive search and leadership advisory—characterized by an unwavering dedication to authentic, long-term partnerships—aligns perfectly with our core values. Their inclusion will enable us to better serve our clients with enhanced strategic and cross-border capabilities. Given our mission to serve our clients in the best possible way internationally, this collaboration is extremely, said Marcus Meyer, Chairman of the ECI Group. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, BeecherHill is a trusted partner for companies seeking to discover and attract exceptional leaders. The firm excels in recruiting C-suite executives and board directors for a diverse range of clients, demonstrating a proven track record of success. BeecherHill serves companies that value their associates and have a [...]
Academic Search placed Dr. Paaige Turner as Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for Aurora University Borrer Executive Search placed Alexandre Caratsch as Group General Counsel for Teoxane SA Borrer Executive Search placed Anne Jaeckin as Chief People Officer for Teoxane SA Boyden placed Juan Manuel Lombana as new Chief Business Development Officer for Agromillora. A recruitment led by Managing Partner, Eduardo Rabassa & Principal, Sandra Mejia. Buffkin / Baker placed Jason Opal as Dean for Ohio State University At Mansfield. Search led by Martin Baker, Ann Yates, Chelsie Whitelock, Dinah DeWitt. Buffkin / Baker placed Susan Bon as Executive Vice President and Provost for Pittsburg State University. Search led by Pelema Ellis. Fisher Leadership placed Sean Morrison as Information Commissioner for the Office of the Victorian Information Commission Furst Group placed Meghan Aldrich as President of Sisters of Charity Hospital & St. Joseph Campus for Catholic Health System Hobson Leavy placed Drazenka Dordevich as Chief Operating Officer for Southern Cross Travel Insurance Hobson Leavy placed Kelly Bunyan as Chief Executive Officer for Accessible Properties KBRS placed Glenn Horne as Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Wolfville Pacific Talent Partners placed Mark Wroniak as Cyber Security Partner [...]
Embracing ESG initiatives can help banks attract customers, derisk investments, and achieve long-term business growth.
Is your organisation’s succession process as effective as it needs to be? Leading the webinar is John O. Burdett, who has worked in over 40 countries as an executive and as a consultant for businesses that are household names.
Amidst widespread hiring freezes and layoffs impacting half of industries, many executives face career crossroads. This article explores transformative strategies for navigating these shifts, offering practical steps and real-world insights to inspire and enrich career transitions.
Artificial intelligence has changed the way organizations work on a global scale, but most changes have been discussed in the context of for-profit companies.
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