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Acertitude: Why Real Innovation Starts with people

Chris Satchell, Managing Director of Technology and Digital at private equity firm CD&R, emphasizes that genuine innovation stems from people, not just processes or technology. Drawing from his eclectic career—including roles at Xbox, Nike, and Comcast—he believes in solving complex challenges by assembling strong teams, making courageous decisions, and maintaining a customer-first mindset. Satchell rejects the hype around digital transformation, instead focusing on fundamental execution tailored to real business needs. At CD&R, he supports leaders across 40+ companies in leveraging technology strategically, underscoring that true value creation is tech-powered but fundamentally human-led.Read the full articleConnect with Acertitude

By |2025-10-15T21:16:30-04:00June 30, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Russell Reynolds Associates Introduces Strategy Decode and Activation to Address the Leadership Gap in Business Transformation

NEW YORK – June. 17, 2025 – Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), the leading global leadership advisory firm, today announced the launch of Strategy Decode and Activation, a distinctive advisory capability that positions CEO and C-suite leadership as the central driver of successful business transformation.The new capability addresses a critical market need, as research shows 75% of business transformation efforts fail, primarily due to leadership execution gaps rather than strategic design flaws. This launch comes at a time of unprecedented urgency, as organizations grapple with rapid technological shifts, evolving market dynamics and the imperative to transform faster than ever before."RRA has been at the forefront of helping the world's largest organizations solve their most pressing leadership issues for decades," said Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO of RRA. "Today, transformation is at the forefront of those challenges. Strategy Decode and Activation is our direct response, providing the hands-on, leadership-centric guidance our clients need to navigate and succeed in this era of constant change."Read the Full Press Release 

By |2025-10-15T21:16:31-04:00June 24, 2025|Member News|0 Comments
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Leadership Moves: June 12 – 25, 2025

Academic Search placed Dr. Ronald Hickman as Dean, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing for Case Western Reserve UniversityBoardWalk Consulting placed Crystal FitzSimons as President for Food Research & Action CenterBoardWalk Consulting placed Kimberly L. Jackson as President & Chief Executive Officer for the Women’s Foundation of AlabamaBuffkin / Baker placed Norman Storwick as Chief Actuary & Vice President of Underwriting for CurativeBuffkin / Baker placed Tiffany Coursey as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for FBMMFuture Leadership placed Paul Gregersen as Chief Executive Officer of Mayflower GroupGlue Executive Search placed Sebastian Soneyra as Regional Chief Financial Officer for Iafis GroupHOBSON LEAVY placed Jeremy Togneri as Chief People Officer for the University of OtagoHOBSON LEAVY placed Keith Fraser as General Manager People, Culture & Transformation for TimberlandsJohnson Partners placed Brad Land as Group Chief Financial Officer for Avanti FinanceKaplan Partners placed Rebecca Seeman as Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Banking for WSFS BankMajor Executive Search placed Sandeep Vij to the Board of Directors for AdeiaPFM Executive Search placed David Prodanovic as President for DataCore Mail ManagementPFM Executive Search placed Diyan Achjadi as Vice President, Academic + Provost for Emily Carr University of Art + DesignPotrero Group placed Greg Peckham as President [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:16:31-04:00June 23, 2025|Leadership Moves|0 Comments
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Leadership Moves: May 29 – June 11, 2025

Academic Search placed Dr. Natalya Delcoure as Dean of the Sam Pack College of Business for Tarleton State UniversityBoardWalk Consulting placed Shaylyn Cochran as Deputy Executive Director for Lawyers’​ Committee for Civil Rights Under LawBuffkin / Baker placed Matthew Thompson as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for Shearwater HealthCcentric placed Caroline McElnay as Chief Health Officer for Victoria Department of HealthCoulter Partners placed Tue Hodal as Chief Technology Officer for Melt&MarbleFurst Group placed Alexander Bishop, PhD, as Director, Center for Childhood Cancer Research & Principal Investigator for The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children’s HospitalFuture Leadership placed Lucy Lyford as Deputy Principal for Billanook CollegeGlue Executive Search placed Javier Santolia as Chief Information Officer for Banco de la Nación ArgentinaHOBSON LEAVY placed Catherine MacGowan as Deputy Chief Executive Aviation Safety Oversight for the Civil Aviation AuthorityHOBSON LEAVY placed Louise Burgess as Executive General Manager, Business Development & Marketing for McKayIchor Leadership Search placed Paul Silk as Interim Chief Executive for Ferry HoldingsJohnson Partners placed Shane O'Hare as Chief Executive Officer for Queenstown Airport (ZQN)Kaplan Partners placed Karyn Polak as President, Chief Executive Officer, & Treasurer of the Association for The Delaware Bankers AssociationMajor Executive Search placed Hank Skorny as [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:16:31-04:00June 23, 2025|Leadership Moves|0 Comments
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Odgers: Geopolitical Risks in Board Governance: 2025 Insights

Post-election uncertainty and accelerated global fragmentation, coupled with regulatory escalation in AI, ESG, and data governance, have prompted boards to shift from passive oversight to active navigation of external risks. Today’s directors are expected not only to understand these forces but also to anticipate and integrate them into long-term strategic decision-making.Several key themes have emerged as priorities in this new era:Governance for Complex Risk EnvironmentsAI, Cyber, and Digital OversightFrom Risk Identification to Strategic FOrecastingGeopolitical Disruption and Resilience PlanningFuture-Proofing the BoardroomSecuring a Board DirectorshipRead the full articleConnect with odgers

By |2025-10-15T21:16:44-04:00June 23, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Heidrick & Struggles: CPO focus: Leadership essentials for an AI-enabled HR function

AI is reshaping organizations, industries, and functions, and human resources is no exception. HR leaders find themselves at the center of the AI capability gap; they must not only ensure that the workforce adopts AI across their organization but also upskill themselves and drive the AI enablement of the HR function. There are three specific challenges for HR leaders that come with integrating AI into the HR function:Maintaining the Human TouchData Privacy, Cybersecurity, and RegualtionsManaging Workforce EvolutionRead the full articleConnect with Heidrick & Struggles

By |2025-10-15T21:16:44-04:00June 23, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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AltoPartners: How to be better at communicating bad news – a guide for CEOs in troubled times

In 2023, Google, for years ranked as one of the top United States companies to work for, laid off 12,000 workers via email. The fallout was swift and brutal as employees took to social media in protest. Years of carefully cultivating a reputation as an employee-centric company, complete with climbing walls and free massage, were wiped out with one click of a send button.And yet, the actual blog post issued by CEO Sundar Pichai later that day informing employees of the decision was in many respects a model of how to communicate bad news: it provided context, acknowledged that it was a difficult decision, accepted responsibility and expressed sincere regret while being simultaneously clear and direct. For those left behind, Pichai painted a positive picture of a tighter, leaner business ready to face the future.In this article, AltoPartners provides their top tips on how to show leadership, build trust, and create a foundation for future resilience when delivering bad news:Get your communitcations team involved earlyFrame bad news as part of a larger storyEngage in dialogue, not monologueBe transparent but strategically hopefulDemonstrate fairness and respectsAcknowledge emotions openly and honestlyInvest in leader trainingEquip your line managers with practical guidanceUse clear languageBad news [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:16:45-04:00June 23, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Slayton Search Partners: The Evolving Role of the CEO in Private Equity-Owned Manufacturing Firms

The manufacturing sector continues to undergo significant transformation in 2025, as technological advancements, supply chain restructuring, and shifting global trade dynamics reshape operational requirements. Private equity investment in manufacturing has surged, creating unique demands for executive leadership. The traditional manufacturing CEO role is rapidly evolving to meet these new market realities and investor expectations.This article discusses the following topics:Private Equity's Growing Influence in ManufacturingThe New PE Manufacturing CEO ProfileShifts in CEO Recruitment and Succession PlanningCompensation and Incentive EvolutionAnd more!Read the full articleConnect with Slayton Search Partners

By |2025-10-15T21:16:45-04:00June 23, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Stanton Chase: The Private Equity Talent Trap: Why PE-Backed Companies Consistently Misidentify Leadership Potential

In private equity, replacing the leadership team post-acquisition is often seen as standard operating procedure. The assumption? New ownership requires new direction, and that begins at the top. But in their rush to transform, many PE firms fall into a familiar trap: misjudging the leadership potential already in place. Rather than objectively assessing what the current team might achieve under new conditions, they rely on shortcuts and biases. Many firms default to familiar faces or high-urgency profiles without adequately assessing cultural alignment or long-term capability. This article covers why private equity firms consistently misidentify leadership potential, and how it quietly undermines long-term value creation. Topics include:The Myth of the "Playbook Executive"The Urge to Signal ControlThe Due Dilligence DistortionA Smarter Way to Assess Executive TalentAnd more!read the full articleconnect with stanton chase

By |2025-10-15T21:16:45-04:00June 23, 2025|Member Thought Leadership|0 Comments
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Cornerstone Officially Launches Seoul Office to Power Global Talent Solutions

Cornerstone Opens Seoul Office to Empower Korean Businesses with World-Class Talent SolutionsSeoul, South Korea – [June 18, 2025] — Cornerstone, the world’s only global talent consulting group with dual headquarters in Atlanta, USA, and Shanghai, China, proudly announces the opening of its Seoul office.This move marks a significant expansion of Cornerstone’s presence in Asia, highlighting its ongoing commitment to delivering world-class leadership and talent solutions in key global markets.Founded in 1989, Cornerstone has grown into a truly global firm, operating in over 40 countries with more than 60 offices worldwide. With the addition of Seoul, Cornerstone enhances its ability to support clients across the Asia-Pacific region with localized solutions that leverage a robust international network.On June 17, 2025, Simon Wan, Chairman and CEO of Cornerstone International Group, visited the newly opened Seoul office to personally meet with the team, local clients, and media. His visit underscores the strategic importance of Korea in Cornerstone’s global vision.“The launch of our Seoul office is a strategic milestone in Cornerstone’s global journey,” said Simon Wan, Chairman and CEO at Cornerstone. “South Korea is a thriving hub of innovation and global business. We are here to help Korean companies and multinationals tap into the leadership [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:16:45-04:00June 18, 2025|Member News|0 Comments
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