The Amrop Partnership, a premier leadership and Executive Search consultancy with 67 offices in 54 countries, re-elected Hamburg-based Annika Farin as Chair to direct the global group for a second term of three years. Since her initial election in 2020, Farin, a Founding Partner of Amrop in Germany, has successfully led Amrop’s global partnership through the pandemic while building a strong strategic alliance with US-based JM Search, and growing the group significantly. “We still see Executive Search and leadership advisory as an art. It’s supported yet challenged by so many current trends, among them social media and AI. Our founding partners created Amrop to offer bespoke services to our clients nearly 50 years ago, which today we are more committed to than ever”, Farin said. Asked about the reasons for her successful steering of the firm, Farin said: “We have nearly 200 strong, very entrepreneurial Partners around the globe. Our firm is all about stimulating ideas, allowing for communication and nurturing what is our strongest asset – our culture.” What is to come during her second term? “A lot is challenging our clients, be it the energy transformation, a lack of talent caused by an ageing workforce in many parts of the [...]

Boyden is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Pikul as Chief Transformation and Risk Management Officer. Chair of Boyden’s Board of Directors Kathleen Dunton explains, “This appointment is evidence of our commitment, together with President and CEO Chad Hesters, to excellence in corporate governance, operational stability and firmwide synergy. With Gary’s collaboration, Boyden’s leadership team will further secure a cohesive foundation for global partner-client relationships, as clients navigate an increasingly complex environment”. Boyden is distinctive in the leadership and talent industry in investing in a Chief Transformation and Risk Management Officer. Through this role, the firm injects enterprise-class levels of operational excellence, executive decision support, risk management and due diligence. Gary will further develop best practice and preparedness in areas such as cybersecurity, data confidentiality & compliance, IT strategy, ESG initiatives, AI-enhanced processes and digital transformation. Gary Pikul, Chief Transformation and Risk Management Officer, Boyden, comments, “This is a great time to look holistically at the growth trajectory, when there are macro-economic challenges for us and for our clients, alongside strong fundamentals in our global practices and specialist teams. Taking an incisive and future-focused view on business continuity and organizational stability captures a variety of commercial, digital and client-centric priorities. The overall goal [...]

JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, announces the launch of a dedicated team of recruiting experts focused on supporting the Aviation, Aerospace & Defense (AA&D) sector. In a sector that has experienced strong financial performance in recent years, JM Search is seeing increased demand from both investors and executives for key leaders within this growing sector. Over the last 40+ years, the firm has prioritized industry and functional specialization and this announcement reflects JM Search’s commitment to niche specialization within sectors where there is growing client demand. “JM Search has a significant track record in placing executives across the industrial industry, including businesses that serve the aerospace and defense end market,” said Bruce MacLane, Jr., Principal and Co-Leader of the AA&D Team. “By formalizing a focused team, we’re solidifying our commitment to bringing true industry expertise to every search we execute on.” In support of the newly established AA&D team, JM Search also announced the addition of Alex Sanchez, Principal, who will be instrumental in expanding the firm’s AA&D efforts nationally and on the West Coast. Sanchez brings 15 years of executive search experience to JM Search, most recently serving as a Principal [...]

Royer Thompson is delighted to announce the appointment of Cheryl Fraser (Cheryl Fraser - Royer Thompson) as Principal Advisor, joining the Talent and HR Advisory Practice as a key member. With over 35 years of executive-level experience in both private and publicly traded companies, governments, not-for-profit, and volunteer organizations, Cheryl most recently served as the Chief Talent Officer & Vice President Communications at Crombie REIT. Her extensive executive management skills encompass strategic planning, compensation, human resources, and communications. Cheryl has successfully led major change management initiatives, organizational restructuring, succession planning, and governed large HR projects. Before her tenure at Crombie REIT, she spent over 25 years in executive roles within the federal public service, including positions as Assistant Commissioner and Chief Human Resource Officer for the Canada Revenue Agency in Ottawa. She also held Assistant Deputy Minister roles in the Correctional Service of Canada, Treasury Board Secretariat, and Fisheries and Oceans. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience working with Boards, CEOs, and executive teams to foster long-term success. Her focus includes organizational design, succession planning & transition, talent strategies, onboarding of CEOs and Executives, learning & development, career conversations, executive compensation programs, executive departures, process improvement, culture & inclusive leadership, [...]