Odgers Berndtson is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dario Cortes as Partner and Co-Head, Education Practice. Based in the United States, Dr. Cortes will partner with clients to secure exceptional leadership talent for critical roles across education. Dr. Dario Cortes is a forward-thinking leader with sharp business acumen and talent for implementing new structures to enhance organizational operating efficiencies and increase enrollment and revenues in a fiscally responsible manner. He has exceptional relationship-building skills and has cultivated private, business, community, government, and global partnerships to achieve fundraising goals and institutional objectives. Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Dr. Cortes was elected to serve as Commissioner of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and worked as a Senior Consultant with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) in Washington, DC. He has served as President of Berkeley College, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Miami Regional University, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) SUNY, Dean at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Senior Program Officer at the National Foreign Language Center at The Johns Hopkins University, SAIS. He also taught at [...]

Signium proudly announces the opening of its new office in Sydney, Australia. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company, enhancing its ability to provide bespoke services to clients in the region. The Sydney office will be led by Stephen Lennard, a seasoned executive search professional and former Signium partner from 2006 to 2011. Lennard rejoins the Signium network as the managing partner for Signium Australia, bringing his private firm, Lennard Partners, into the global group. His impressive track record in executive search makes him an invaluable asset to the team. Reflecting on his return to Signium, Lennard shared, "Running an independent company has been a rewarding journey, but it often felt isolated. I'm eager to embrace the energy and collaboration that comes with being part of a global force again and I feel proud to align Lennard Partners with Signium." He added, "With my experience and industry connections within the local and international markets, I believe we can make a significant impact here." Lennard has built a strong reputation for providing comprehensive consulting and advisory services to Boards, CEOs, and senior executive teams. Signium Australia will operate both nationally and internationally, collaborating with partner firms across Europe, Africa, Asia, [...]

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) ("Heidrick & Struggles", "Heidrick" or the "Company") today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter Highlights: Net revenue grew to $278.6 million driven by all businesses Adjusted EBITDA was $28.8 million Adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.3% "Our team delivered a strong second quarter. In a very complex operating environment, clients continue to need help engaging, assessing and enabling critical leadership talent – and our world-class colleagues met those needs with energy and creativity. This work helped propel our second quarter revenue beyond the high end of our outlook range while generating a double-digit EBITDA margin," stated CEO Tom Monahan. "Even as we continued to deliver value to clients, we also made important changes to our leadership team and staffing levels. As a result, we enter the second half of the year with more targeted solutions and better alignment of our organization with client needs. Going forward, we are tightly focused on accelerating returns from our recent investment cycle and on creating unmatched value for clients, colleagues and investors." 2024 Second Quarter Results Consolidated net revenue of $278.6 million compared to $271.2 million in the 2023 second quarter. The Company experienced revenue growth in On-Demand Talent, Heidrick [...]

Kincannon & Reed is pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Day as the Managing Director of K&R EDGE – Leadership Solutions. With over two decades of industry experience, including experience in leadership development and executive coaching, Sally brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to this role within Kincannon & Reed. Her expertise will be instrumental in enhancing the firm’s leadership solutions and expanding its global reach. Sally has held several senior leadership roles throughout her career, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering talent and driving organizational growth. Her strategic vision and innovative approach have consistently delivered outstanding results, making her a highly respected figure in the industry. “We have seen an increase in the demand for leadership development services, and Sally is exceptionally qualified to lead this division,” said K&R President Stephanie Liska. “Her extensive experience and engaging approach make her the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that under her leadership, we will continue to provide unparalleled leadership solutions to our clients.” In her new role, Sally will oversee the expansion and execution of leadership development solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of Kincannon & Reed’s clients. She will work closely with the [...]