Diversified Search Group is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th Anniversary since its founding in 1974. Over five decades, the firm has evolved into one of the nation’s largest woman-founded executive search firms. To commemorate this significant milestone, the company will host a series of nationwide events and release a book co-authored by the firm’s Founder and Chair, Judith “Judee” M. von Seldeneck, and CEO, Aileen K. Alexander. Diversified Search was established by von Seldeneck in 1974 to provide equal opportunity for women in professional roles. Since its establishment, the firm has experienced remarkable growth, marked by strategic acquisitions of seven prominent executive search and management consulting firms since 2016. This expansion has propelled the company to a workforce of 350 employees and an annual revenue of $150 million. Pioneering in its approach, the firm forged a partnership with a private equity firm, setting a precedent in its industry. With its headquarters in Philadelphia, the company operates through 14 offices nationwide and globally through its international alliance, spanning 64 offices in 37 countries. “Diversified Search Group has enjoyed exponential growth, particularly over the last five years,” said Christopher W. Hunt, President, and Co-Founder of Hunt Scanlon Media. “This is [...]

Odgers Berndtson is excited to announce that Brett Irwin has joined the firm as a Principal in the Aerospace, Defense & and Security Practice, based in Washington, D.C. Brett specializes in recruiting world-class leaders in technology services, artificial intelligence, and data analytics for the national security community. Brett brings a wealth of executive search and leadership advisory experience to the team. Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, he founded and led a boutique search firm in Zurich, Switzerland. He began his career in recruitment in the Zurich office of a global talent acquisition consultancy. Before transitioning to the private sector, Brett served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army, leading unmanned aviation operators and government contractors in Germany and Afghanistan. His combination of military background, international experience and focus on emerging technology provides valuable perspective for our GovCon clients, and make him a key addition to our growing Aerospace, Defense and Security team. Brett graduated summa cum laude from Bucknell University with a B.A. in political science, economics, and history.  Reflecting on his new role, Brett says, "The Aerospace, Defense and Security practice at Odgers Berndtson is the undisputed global leader in the market. It's an honor to join Mercedes LeGrand, Jon [...]

Sheffield North Island is proud to announce the appointment of Philippa Geere-Watson as Senior Consultant, joining their esteemed team based in Auckland. In her new role, Philippa will bring a wealth of senior executive and consulting experience, with a focus on organizational change and transformation. "We are delighted to welcome Philippa to Sheffield North Island," said Ian Taylor, Managing Director of Sheffield North Island. "Her extensive background in both international executive search and the public service sector will undoubtedly enhance our firm's capabilities in driving impactful organizational change." Philippa Geere-Watson brings over twenty years of experience, with a significant portion dedicated to large-scale, complex organizations in the public sector. Her expertise spans central and local government, including nine years with Auckland Council, where she specialized in Advisory services. In this capacity, Philippa provided expert guidance to elected members, spearheaded numerous transformation and change projects, and excelled in political navigation and stakeholder management. Moreover, Philippa has a proven track record in establishing new teams and units, leading strategic visioning efforts, and implementing organizational design changes. Her commitment to fostering strong relationships and driving mutually beneficial outcomes underscores her passion for her work. connect with sheffield

AltoPartners has named its first-ever partner firm in Ireland. After an exhaustive search, Dublin-based Cronin Partners International Search joined the global partnership on 1 April 2024. Founded by Claire Cronin in 2003, Cronin Partners has an impressive track record based on its work among the Irish diaspora, as well as serving local and international businesses operating in Ireland and globally. “Ireland is a strategic location that has become even more important post-Brexit, as the English-speaking gateway to Europe with its well-established financial centre that plays host to some of the world’s leading multinationals. We are very pleased to welcome a strong and credible partner in Ireland to boost our strong European presence, and in Cronin Partners, we have found the perfect culture fit,” said Sonal Agrawal, the Global Chair for AltoPartners. With the addition of Cronin Partners, AltoPartners expands its reach to 61 offices in 37 countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. According to Agrawal: “The strength of our global partnership is down to the high calibre of our local member firms. Our partners are selected with great care to ensure that we maintain the high standards of integrity, quality, and authenticity that clients expect when contracting with a member of AltoPartners. [...]

KBRS is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ryna Young as Regional Head, Executive Search and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Co-Lead, based in Toronto, Ontario. With over two decades of experience in executive search, supporting both organizations and their leaders, Ryna brings a wealth of knowledge in providing integrated leadership solutions. “We have witnessed significant growth in demand for trusted talent advisors, nationally. We’ve placed hundreds of leaders in education, public, private, and non-profit sectors across Canada in the last five years alone,” said Andrea Forbes Hurley, Managing Partner of Executive Search at KBRS. “Ryna will play an integral role in expanding our holistic approach to talent strategy and executive search for organizations both in the Ontario region and across the country.”  Ryna joins a dynamic team of over 70 professionals dedicated to delivering integrated talent solutions tailored to client needs including search, professional recruitment, assessment, talent and succession development, coaching, DEI strategy and advisory, career transition and more. In addition to leading executive search work, Ryna will collaborate with DEI Co-Lead, Amorell Saunders N’Daw, to continue to support clients with diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, through equitable practices, informed counsel, and proven approaches. Having lived on four continents, Ryna brings a truly [...]