Brussels, July 2025 - HTP Group, a premier European executive search and leadership advisory firm, announces the launch of its enhanced Leadership Consulting practice. This expanded offering equips organizations to tackle urgent leadership challenges, improve team dynamics, and prepare for digital and AI-driven change through tailored, high-impact solutions.With four decades of experience in human capital and leadership development, HTP Group leverages deep industry insight and operational expertise to create practical, measurable outcomes for leaders and teams across Europe.To address the most pressing leadership and organizational challenges, HTP Group now offers four core solutions designed to diagnose needs, develop talent, and accelerate transformation:Birkman® Leadership AssessmentOrganizations frequently struggle with leadership blind spots, misaligned motivations, inconsistent communication styles, and unclear development paths, that limit executive effectiveness and hinder succession readiness. HTP Group’s Birkman® Leadership Assessment delivers scientifically validated insights into individual behaviors and drivers, enabling personalized development plans. As Europe’s largest team of Birkman-certified consultants, we combine psychometric precision with strategic coaching to unlock leadership potential and build stronger talent pipelines.High Performing Teams ProgramMany leadership teams underperform due to fragmented collaboration, unclear purpose, and a lack of psychological safety. These gaps threaten strategic alignment and agility in rapidly changing markets. Our High Performing Teams [...]

Slayton Search Partners, a leading executive search firm, today announced the addition of Dan Plourde as Senior Vice President & Principal. Plourde will focus on supporting the firm’s Industrial and Consumer practices, bringing nearly two decades of executive search and recruitment experience to the team.Plourde joins Slayton from a consulting role with a private equity firm, where he led searches at both the fund and portfolio company level. Prior to that, he spent close to 17 years with a global recruitment firm, where he held a series of senior leadership roles across the Midwest and West Coast. In that capacity, he managed multiple practice areas, launched and scaled new offices, and delivered retained and contained searches for Director, VP, and C-suite roles across Procurement & Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Real Estate & Construction.“Dan’s extensive experience in executive search, combined with his proven track record of building and scaling operations, makes him an excellent addition to our team,” said John Nimesheim, Senior Managing Director & President at Slayton Search Partners. “His expertise in the Industrial and Consumer sectors will strengthen our ability to serve clients across these critical markets.”Throughout his career, Plourde has built a reputation for delivering [...]