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Boyden UK & Ireland is thrilled to announce its prestigious recognition as a Platinum Service Provider in the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) Survey Results 2024. This achievement solidifies Boyden's position as one of the top ten firms, reflecting its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional interim management solutions. The IIM Survey, voted on by independent interim executives, holds significant value within the industry, making this recognition even more meaningful to the Boyden team. As a leading executive search and interim management firm, Boyden continually strives to provide outstanding service to the interim community. Being acknowledged again this year underscores the team's dedication and expertise in meeting the diverse needs of clients and candidates. Lisa Farmer, Managing Partner & Global Co-Leader, Interim Management, expressed her appreciation, saying, "Congratulations to all the participants in the IIM Survey and the volunteers who make this event possible each year. We are so pleased to be recognised as a top ten platinum provider. A final thank you goes out to all the interim participants who contributed and provided their feedback.” Boyden extends a thank you to all those who participated in the survey, as their valuable insights provide invaluable industry knowledge. The provider and consultant rankings summary from the [...]
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, is proud to announce the release of updated professional standards to reflect the evolution of the profession. The updated standards underscore that AESC members can be counted on to maintain the highest level of quality and professionalism. AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum said, “AESC has set the standards for the executive search and leadership consulting profession since 1959. To become a member, a firm must go through a comprehensive audit including member and client reference checks. Clients can trust that when they engage an AESC member, they are working with a firm that meets the highest quality standards in the profession. Our global standards also provide candidates confidence; they can trust executive search consultants from an AESC member firm.” With the help of the AESC Board of Directors and the AESC Government and Legal Affairs Committee, AESC revised its Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Practice Standards to ensure the AESC’s guiding principles reflect the state of the profession today. AESC also aligned its purpose, mission, promise and values with these updated standards of excellence. AESC Board Chair and Heidrick [...]
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The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, is pleased to welcome Executive Quarter as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. “AESC is proud to welcome Executive Quarter,” said AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum. “The firm shares our commitment to high-quality standards, and we look forward to working with them as we strengthen leadership together.” Established in 2021, Executive Quarter is the executive search and advisory division of the Talent Quarter group, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth. The firm partners with national and international corporations and all levels of government across Australia, with expertise spanning health, aged care, and human services; transport, infrastructure, and utilities; and local, state, and federal government sectors. In addition to executive search, Executive Quarter is renowned as one of Australia’s leading Board recruitment firms and offers a variety of advisory services. These include employee experience, leadership and workforce strategy, assessment, and development. Founder and Managing Partner Will Wilson commented, "Being accepted into AESC is a wonderful milestone for EQ and a testament to our uncompromising approach to delivering a world-class experience to candidates [...]
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As reported by Gartner in 2023, out of the 70% of organizations exploring generative AI, only 19% had piloted or productionalized models. Although 68% of those executives believed that the benefits outweigh the risks, Gartner Group Chief of Research and Distinguished Analyst Frances Karamouzis cautioned, “Initial enthusiasm for a new technology can give way to more rigorous analysis of risks and implementation challenges. Organizations will likely encounter a host of trust, risk, security, privacy, and ethical questions as they start to develop and deploy generative AI.”
Kaplan Partners, Inc., a leading retained executive search and board advisory firm, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the firm’s launch this month. Founded three decades ago by Alan J. Kaplan, a nationally recognized executive search professional, the firm continues its primary focus on serving financial institutions and growth-oriented middle market firms. From modest beginnings in downtown Philadelphia, the firm now serves clients in 21 states, with deep expertise in banking, asset management, corporate finance, insurance, mortgage banking and private equity firms. The firm also conducts Board of Directors Search and Director Assessments for clients in both financial and non-financial firms, as well as providing Executive Assessment and Coaching services for client organizations. In celebration of this milestone event, Kaplan Partners will be rolling out a series of “30 Lessons Learned Over 30 Years”, sharing insights and best practices in board governance, leadership succession and human capital management. Kaplan Partners today is the country’s only retained executive search and board advisory firm member of both the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America. The firm is also a credentialed member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants, the industry-leading association which sets the standards for ethics and [...]
Academic Search placed Dr. Debra L. Jackson as Dean of the Graduate School for East Carolina University Academic Search placed Dr. Megan Luft as Vice President for Enrollment Managment and Marketing for Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Buffkin / Baker placed Chris Loryman as Director, Faculty Engagement & Education for UC Davis Health. Search led by Chelsie Whitelock. Emu Search placed Matthew Kerswill as Director, Group Financial Planning & Analysis for NovoTech Furst Group placed Marcia Lysaght as Regional Chief Nursing Officer for SSM Health's Missouri and Southern Illinois Regions Glue Executive Search placed Federico Viola as Chief Technology Officer for Grupo Ayudin GOSECO International Executive Search placed the Vice President of Operations for Specialized Packaging Group Hobson Leavy placed Andrea Brunner as Chief Operating Officer for Southern Cross Health Insurance Hobson Leavy placed Kate Gardiner as Chief Financial Officer for New Zealand Mint KBRS placed Paul Sarty as Chief Executive Officer for Interuniversity Services Incorporated (ISI) Kincannon & Reed placed Jeff Blackwood as Vice President, Government Relations for CropLife America Major Executive Search placed Samantha Greenberg to the Board of Directors for CSG PFM Executive Search placed Janice Silver as Executive Director for The Katzie First nation Affordable Housing Development [...]
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