Kincannon & Reed, a global executive search firm exclusively serving organizations within the food and agriculture industries, announces leadership changes to begin 2024. After four years of dedicated service as the President of Kincannon & Reed, Managing Partner David Turner will assume the role of Chairman of the Board. This transition is a carefully considered step that aligns with K&R’s long-term vision and underscores the overall commitment to sustained success. As Chairman, Turner’s focus will be on providing strategic guidance, fostering innovation, and supporting the leadership team in navigating the evolving landscape of our industry. Turner will also be serving clients understanding their human capital needs and working to develop strategies that identify, attract and align leaders with growing organizations. Turner commented in his announcement to the organization, “I am confident that this transition will bring new perspectives to the leadership team and will strengthen our ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities, while continuing a 40 plus year legacy of recruiting leaders to organizations that feed the world.” Stephanie Liska – will be stepping in as President. “Liska has been an integral part of Kincannon & Reed’s marketing and business development initiatives. She understands the services industry and most importantly [...]

Sheffield Haworth, a global consultancy in people and transformational change, proudly announces a series of strategic management appointments as the company positions itself for future growth.  In a key move for the company, Alex Cormack has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. In this newly created role, Alex will be responsible for delivering the corporate strategy set by the Board and Chairing the Executive Management Committee.   Patrick Meehan has been appointed as the Chief Financial & Operating Officer, expanding his role from Group Finance Director. Patrick will oversee the financial and operational health of the company and drive strategic planning on behalf of the board, reporting directly to the Chief Executive.   The company is also pleased to announce that Emily Von Kohorn has been appointed as a member of the Executive Management Committee. She will continue as Co-Head of the Global Real Assets Practice alongside Jennifer Novack.   Julian Bell takes on the role of Global Head of the Banking and Markets Practices in addition to his current position as Head of the US region.   Furthermore, Jennifer Novack, Co-Head of our Global Real Assets Practice and Helen Tudor, Managing Director and Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sheffield Haworth, have [...]

TRANSEARCH International, a leading global executive search firm, is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its office in Istanbul, Turkey, further solidifying its footprint in the Middle East and Africa region. The newly appointed Managing Partner, Murat Öztürk, brings a wealth of experience to lead this strategic venture. Quoting Celeste Whatley, CEO of TRANSEARCH International: "We are delighted to expand into Turkey. Having a presence in Turkey again is a significant milestone for us as Turkey is a regional power with a geopolitically significant strategic location. Murat's leadership and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success in the region." Murat and his team express their enthusiasm for becoming part of the TRANSEARCH International family: "We are thrilled to join the TRANSEARCH family, as our dedication to excellence, integrity, and values seamlessly align with this esteemed organization. TRANSEARCH Turkey will adopt a global boutique approach in executive search and leadership consulting projects, mirroring the mission of our global offices. While our Turkish office will be integral to the South Europe Region, we will also foster close collaboration with our well-established Middle East office in Dubai. In positioning our new office in Istanbul, TRANSEARCH underscores its significance as a crucial business centre, [...]

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 [...]