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TRANSEARCH: Merging Behavioral Analysis with Personality Insights in Executive Search

Executive hiring demands more than assessing experience and qualifications requires a deeper understanding of who the candidate is and how they behave in critical moments.While tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) help classify leadership styles and cognitive preferences, structured behavioral assessments—such as the Color Key legend in the Behavioral Table of Elements—offer real-time behavioral analysis. When combined, these methodologies form a comprehensive evaluation strategy that enhances executive selection precision.Read the full articleConnect with TRANSEARCH

By |2025-10-15T21:16:29-04:00August 8, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

Leadership Moves: July 24 – August 6, 2025

Academic Search placed Dr. Sumanth Yenduri as Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs for Sam Houston State UniversityAGB Search placed Dr. Kimberlee Messina as Chancellor for City College of San FranciscoBoardWalk Consulting placed David Summers as Chief Executive Officer for Northside Development GroupBoyden placed Michael Rose as Chancellor for University of Technology SydneyBuffkin / Baker placed Jason Mueller as Vice President of Facilities and Support Services for Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Search led by Susan O'Hare and Brad Veal.Buffkin / Baker placed Lisa Riedle as Dean of Crossland College of Technology at Pittsburg State University. Search led by Pelema Ellis.Coulter Partners placed Rie Schultz as Chief Scientific Officer for Augustine TherapeuticsCoulter Partners placed Virginie Cartage as Chief Financial Officer for Augustine TherapeuticsFuture Leadership placed Robert Samuel as Chief Executive Officer for Shalom College and CollectiveFuture Leadership placed Shannon Wight as Chief Executive Officer for West Gippsland Healthcare GroupHOBSON LEAVY placed Shar Amner as Non-Executive Director for Te Tii GroupJohnson Partners placed Chris De Wit as Chief Risk Officer for Colonial First StateJohnson Partners placed Vaughan Busby as Non Executive Director for Vector LimitedKBRS placed Heidi Schedler KC as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Port HalifaxKBRS [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:16:29-04:00August 5, 2025|Leadership Moves|0 Comments

AESC Welcomes CGT Partners into its Global Membership of Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firms

The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the $20+ billion executive search and leadership consulting industry, with member firms spanning 1,200+ offices in 70+ countries, is pleased to welcome CGT Partners as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. CGT Partners was created with one purpose in mind: to connect human potential with collective growth and transformation. With offices in Singapore and Delhi, the firm partners with Founders, Boards, and CEOs to provide a broad array of leadership development and executive search services. CGT Partners’ board practice focusses on enhancing board effectiveness, by enhancing cognitive diversity and inclusive leadership at board level. The firm partners with CEOs to assess and build bench strength across Asia Pacific through scientifically-validated talent assessment tools, tailored leadership development interventions and executive search services that adhere to the highest levels of industry standards. CGT Partners Founder and Managing Partner Tamara Sigerhall commented: “It is an honour for CGT Partners to join the AESC’s distinguished community. As a boutique firm rooted in the Asia Pacific region, we are passionate about building bridges between global leadership excellence and the rich diversity of Asia. At our core, we believe in uplifting exceptional Asian [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:16:29-04:00August 4, 2025|Press Release|0 Comments

Spencer Stuart:Taking a creative approach to CEO leadership

Nicky Murray and Cristina Barquero Guillen consultants from Spencer Stuart published new insightsToday’s CEOs face enormous headwinds. Against the backdrop of intense geopolitical uncertainty, they are still tasked with delivering growth and dealing with the ripple effects of AI, as well as a variety of other challenges all demanding distinctive solutions.One route to successfully navigating these issues involves fostering creativity — a key driver of better performance — and establishing a culture of shared ownership and psychological safety amongst their leadership team and wider workforce.We have brought together data and insights from Spencer Stuart’s analysis of companies around the world and also sat down with CEOs from across different industries and geographies to discuss how creative thinking has contributed to their organisation’s growth and innovation.Read the full articleConnect with Spencer Stuart

By |2025-10-15T21:16:29-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

Russell Reynolds Associates : Building Future-Ready Technology Leadership in Higher Education

Nick Dials and Jett Pihakis consultant from Russell Reynolds Associates published new insightsColleges and universities increasingly rely on technology to support their missions of education, research and community engagement.As technology evolves, higher education faces mounting pressure not only to keep pace but to use that technology effectively to enhance operational efficiencies, educational experiences and research capabilities.Artificial intelligence (AI) sits at the center of this transformation. Institutions are deploying AI to streamline administrative workflows, enable personalized learning, automate grading and accelerate research.Read the full articleConnect with Russell Reynolds Associates

By |2025-10-15T21:16:29-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

Odgers Berndtson:Recruitment Dynamics in the Global Legal Sector

Richard Pooley,Alex Hamilton-Baily and Michael Proft consultants from Odgers Berndtson published new insightsOur professional services experts lend their view on talent shifts across the UK, U.S., and Germany.Over the past two years, the legal sector has seen a marked rise in what can be described as ‘trophy hiring’ - the strategic appointment of high-profile, market-recognised talent.This trend has been particularly pronounced in London, where significant investment from U.S. firms has catalysed a wave of headline-making moves.Read the full articleConnect with Odgers Berndtson

By |2025-10-15T21:16:30-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

Bedford Consulting Group:Talent Strategy and Leadership Development: A CEO Priority

In today’s hyper-competitive and fast-evolving business environment, talent is not just a function of HR — it is a core pillar of corporate strategy.EOs are increasingly placing talent strategy and leadership development at the center of their agendas, recognizing that sustainable growth depends on the ability to attract, retain, and develop high-performing people.The competition for talent is fierce, particularly in sectors undergoing digital transformation.Read the full articleConnect with Russell Reynolds Associates

By |2025-10-15T21:16:30-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

Slayton Search Partners: Building Sustainability into Agriculture & Protein: What the Future Demands of Today’s Leaders

John Ratliff consultant from Slayton Search Partners published new insightsExecutives who can strategically integrate sustainability across their organizations while balancing immediate business imperatives with long-term environmental goals will drive the next wave of innovation and growth in agriculture and protein sectors.The global food system is at a critical juncture with unparalleled pressures converging in real time. Climate and environmental strain, regulatory shifts, changing consumer values, and technological disruption are the primary forces transforming the sector.Drought, soil loss, and biodiversity decline now intersect with tighter emissions targets and rising incentives for regenerative practices.Read the full articleConnect with Slayton Search Partners

By |2025-10-15T21:16:30-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

Stanton Chase:Growing Leadership: Executive Search Case Study for All Sun’s Management Succession

Gilles Gaudefroy consultant from Stanton Chase published new insightsLuc Letierce comes from a family of entrepreneurs and leaders in the agricultural sectorHe and his family own All Sun, a diversified agricultural group he has built over the last 10 years.Luc served as Chair and CEO, while four of his five children work as executives in the group.Read the full articleConnect with Stanton Chase

By |2025-10-15T21:16:30-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments

TRANSEARCH: Leadership Decisions Demand Business Intelligence

John O. Burdett.consultant from TRANSEARCH published new insightsThere’s no shortage of executive search consultants. In fact, the challenge today lies not in finding one — but in finding the right one.At the senior-most levels, hiring a key executive is rarely just a recruitment exercise; it’s a strategic bet.And when the stakes are that high, the quality of insight brought by your search partner matters profoundly.Read the full articleConnect with TRANSEARCH

By |2025-10-15T21:16:30-04:00July 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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