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Diversified Search Group’s Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander Recognized in The Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2024 Power 100 List

For the second consecutive year, the Philadelphia Business Journal has named Judith “Judee” M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair, and Aileen K. Alexander, Chief Executive Officer of Diversified Search Group to its Power 100 list of leaders shaping Greater Philadelphia. Compiled by the publication’s editorial team, the annual Power 100 list showcases influential business leaders in healthcare, economic development, real estate, hospitality, tourism, higher education, and other key industries throughout the region. The profile on von Seldeneck and Alexander highlights their success in advising clients and helping them identify and recruit leaders across industries throughout Greater Philadelphia as well as Diversified Search Group’s major growth and national expansion in recent years. "Our success is rooted within the Philadelphia region, where our journey began,” von Seldeneck says. “We deeply appreciate the Philadelphia Business Journal’s recognition of our contributions to fostering exemplary leadership and business growth. This honor is a testament to the tireless dedication of our Diversified Search Group family, whose collective impact resonates across many industries worldwide.” "It's an honor to be among distinguished leaders who are making a significant impact on our region," says Alexander. "For five decades, our trailblazing Founder and distinguished team of experts have been at [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:20:07-04:00March 25, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Diversified Search Group’s Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander Recognized in The Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2024 Power 100 List

Eric Salmon & Partners Announce Partnership with SDA Bocconi

SDA Bocconi and Eric Salmon & Partners proudly announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at establishing the “Osservatorio Donne Executive Corporate Governance Lab di SDA Bocconi “. Spearheaded by Professor Alessandro Minichilli of SDA Bocconi and bolstered by the expertise of Eric Salmon & Partners’ consultants, Laura Fabbro, Simonetta Cavasin, and Honorary Chairman, Massimo Milletti, the initiative is set to monitor the advancement of female representation within the Executive Committees of both listed and a substantial selection of unlisted companies over a comprehensive three-year timeframe. Initially centered on Italian corporate entities, the project has envisioned subsequent expansion into other European territories. Through the analysis of development paths, corporate best practices, and the skills of women already in executive roles, the research aims to provide a three-year observatory and trend indications that can support the creation of a female managerial class eligible for future top positions. The research data will be made public annually. Eric Salmon & Partners, leveraging their wealth of experience and skill set, will actively contribute to the project's success. connect with eric & salmon partners

By |2025-10-15T21:20:07-04:00March 25, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Eric Salmon & Partners Announce Partnership with SDA Bocconi

Heidrick & Struggles Announces Promotions of Partners, Principals, and Senior Client Principals across Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting, and On-Demand Talent Businesses

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, announced the promotions of 11 Partners, 15 Principals, and two Senior Client Principals in its Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting, and On-Demand Talent businesses globally. "We are delighted to announce our latest promotions as Heidrick & Struggles recognizes that the key to our success is investing internally in our people," said Tom Monahan, CEO. "These consultants and their values, expertise, strong leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment represent the best of our firm." The promoted consultants are based in 18 cities across nine countries. Individuals promoted to Partner, their Practice and their city are: Gina Connelly, Global Technology & Services (Boston) Emilie Johnson, Industrial (Calgary) Sherree Kendal, Industrial (London) Guido LaPorta, Healthcare & Life Sciences (Philadelphia) Hugh Marshall, Global Technology & Services (San Francisco) Lydia Peraza, Consumer Markets (Mexico City) Sandra Pinnavaia, On-Demand Talent (New York City) Katherine Pluck, Financial Services (Boston) Jane Schroeder, Heidrick Consulting (London) Dhiraj Shetty, Industrial (Mumbai) Karthik Vedagiri, Global Technology & Services (Bangalore) Individuals promoted to Principal: Ashley Beavan, Heidrick Consulting (Houston) Marcus Cole, Financial Services (New York City) Tina Dover, Healthcare & Life Sciences (New York City) Kathrin Fox, Heidrick Consulting (Munich) Georgia [...]

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Leadership Moves: March 15 – 28, 2024

Academic Search placed Dr. Heather Koopman as Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics for Kennesaw State University Academic Search placed Tohan Howell as Vice President for Enrollment Management for Farmingdale State College Buffkin / Baker placed Fabrizio Ferronato as Chief Financial Officer for Jiffy Shirts. Search led by Raj Das and Jeannine Centanni. Calibrate placed Dana Gray as Chief Legal Talent & Inclusion Officer for Fish & Richardson Fisher Leadership placed Annie Revell as Chief Executive Officer for Knoxbrooke Furst Group placed Sabrina King as Vice President of Human Resources for Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Glue Executive Search placed Valeria Loderer as Chief Executive Officer Latam for Leuru Group Harbour West Consulting placed Carolyn Caseñas as Chief Librarian for the New Westminster Public Library Hobson Leavy placed Jonathan Duncan as Chief Commercial Officer for ProCare Hobson Leavy placed Scott Maud as Chief Financial Officer for Trade Me Key Search placed Taneli Kivelä as Growth Marketing Lead for Hapimag Kincannon & Reed placed Alexandra (Alex) Dunn as President and Chief Executive Officer for CropLife America  PFM Executive Search placed Carol Brown and Alicia Williams to the Board of Directors for Consumer Protection BC Royer Thompson placed Gaetan [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:20:07-04:00March 25, 2024|Leadership Moves|Comments Off on Leadership Moves: March 15 – 28, 2024

TRANSEARCH Welcomes New Consultants in Germany

TRANSEARCH International Deutschland GmbH welcomes Heidelore Gerbing and Sandra Haindl to its Munich office. Heidelore Gerbing, a Senior Client Partner in the Life Science and Healthcare practice, brings over 20 years of international experience in operational and strategic roles within the healthcare industry. Fluent in four languages, she has a proven track record in sales, business development, and unit management. Heidelore, previously an independent Senior Partner at Bestminds, joined in January 2024. Sandra Haindl, a Client Partner, is a respected expert in the Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods industry with over 20 years of experience. Sandra, previously a Partner at Rau Consultants, has a strong focus on executive roles in general management, sales, marketing, production/supply chain, finance, and quality. She joined in January 2024. Dr.-Ing. Carlo Mackrodt, Managing Partner and Head of the Munich office, expressed his delight at the team's expansion: "TRANSEARCH International Germany continues to grow! Just in time for the start of the new year 2024, we are further expanding our team of consultants in our Munich office with Heidelore Gerbing and Sandra Haindl." connect with transearch

By |2025-10-15T21:20:07-04:00March 25, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on TRANSEARCH Welcomes New Consultants in Germany

Russell Reynolds: Leveraging the Synergies Between Sustainability and AI To Create Enterprise Value

Sustainability and AI have emerged as two of the most transformational forces to impact business in a generation.

By |2025-10-15T21:20:07-04:00March 25, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Russell Reynolds: Leveraging the Synergies Between Sustainability and AI To Create Enterprise Value

Cornerstone Kansas City Expands Midwest Market

Cornerstone Kansas City is pleased to announce the expansion of its market reach with additional resources in St. Louis, as part of its strategy to deliver exceptional executive search services to more client companies in the Central Midwest. Leading Cornerstone St. Louis as Market President is Tony Schnell, bringing a highly successful career in the medical device manufacturing sector and extending services to new clients beyond the current footprint. With this expansion, Cornerstone is confident in its ability to meet the growing demand for executive search services in St. Louis, catering to various industries and specializing in mid to senior level executive leaders based on client needs and goals. As the company continues to grow, it remains dedicated to its core values of Service, Integrity, Optimism, and Stewardship, looking forward to serving the St. Louis community and fostering connections in the near future. connect with cornerstone international group

By |2025-10-15T21:20:07-04:00March 25, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Cornerstone Kansas City Expands Midwest Market

Retained Executive Search vs Contingency: What’s the Difference?

Key Differences & Considerations of Retained Executive Search Firms & Contingent Recruiting Agencies  Finding and securing high-quality executive talent has grown more complex over the years due to consistent market shifts, scarcity of top talent, and difficulty attracting in-demand executives. However, the intricacies of such a process are a necessity as high-impact executives are hard to come by.   If your company is in the market for a new executive—whether it be a CEO, CFO or relatively new title such as Chief AI Officer or Chief Data Officer—you won’t want to bypass any of these crucial processes to ensure you land a game-changing senior-level leader. So, how can you find the top performers in a confidential manner without thrusting your organization into a time-consuming and challenging search? Hire an outside executive search firm.   There are two major types of third-party agencies available a company might choose for placing candidates: retained executive search firms and contingency recruitment agencies. To ensure you choose the right type of firm for your organization’s pursuit, it’s critical you understand the differences between the two. What Is Contingency Recruiting?   Contingency recruiting is completed by agencies that receive service payments after a candidate has been identified and [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:20:08-04:00March 14, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Retained Executive Search vs Contingency: What’s the Difference?
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