Boyden: New Leader Assimilation in Multicultural Teams
Why relying on a generic 30-60-90 day plan fails new leaders
Leadership Moves: August 15 – 28, 2024
Academic Search placed Dr. Kelly Campbell as Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Co-Chief Diversity Officer for California State University, San Bernardino Boyden placed Lorena Patterson as new President & Chief Executive Officer for Waterpower Canada. A recruitment led by Managing Partner, Eric Lathrop. Buffkin / Baker placed David Dufault-Hunter, Ph.D. as Vice President of Strategic Management and Marketing for California State University-San Bernardino. Search led by Pelema Ellis. Buffkin / Baker placed Ryan Williamson as Chief Financial Officer for The Surgical Clinic. Search led by Jackson Ross & Ryan Baggett. Coulter Partners placed Dr. David Hung as Chair for T-Therapeutics Furst Group placed Edward Banos as President & Chief Executive Officer for University Health (San Antonio) Furst Group placed Robert NIx as Chief Financial Officer, Florida Market for Tenet Physician Resources Glue Executive Search placed Juan Sebastián Martinez as Vice President, Commercial Issuing LAS for Fiserv Harris Search Associates placed Dr. Kyle Dunno as Department Chair, Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science for the Rochester Institute of Technology Hobson Leavy placed Amrita Balaraman as Chief Operating Officer, Container Port for Lyttelton Port of Christchurch Hobson Leavy placed Marko den Breems as Chief Executive Officer for Isthmus Kaplan Partners [...]
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Executive Research Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing executive research across the globe. Executive search firms are finding that AI can increase productivity, reducing time spent on labor-intensive tasks and creating efficiencies for assignments that handle large data sets. Generative AI is proving to be especially helpful in executive research. Firms are harnessing the technology to streamline time-consuming aspects of the initial stages of executive talent acquisition. To ensure firms remain up to date on the use of AI in executive research, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) hosted a workshop on the topic. “Artificial Intelligence & Executive Research” featured a presentation on how to apply AI in day-to-day tasks, examples of effective prompts and exclusive AESC research findings. The workshops also included a panel discussion featuring AESC members who shared their experience using AI, including their successes and challenges. This blog explores key takeaways from workshop panelists, including insights into how real executive search professionals are effectively implementing generative AI to improve productivity, enhance efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. AI Applications Panelists identified several ways in which AI is helping them and their team work more efficiently toward finding right-fit candidates. Professionals use AI to: Transcribe meetings and summarize [...]
Spencer Stuart: Advice to New CEOs Building Their Team: Lead with Purpose, Embody Culture & Be Decisive
How new CEOs can establish a high-performing top team to accelerate performance.
Stanton Chase: The Power of Constructive Tension: The Value of Positive Conflict in the CEO-CFO Partnership
Imagine the person with whom you find it the easiest to collaborate. Have you ever had an argument?
Russell Reynolds Associates: Decoding the Future: The RRA Systems View on Leading Through AI Transformation
Informed by our AI Leadership Labs series, RRA has developed a comprehensive approach to leading organizations through AI transformation.
JM Search: What Makes for a Successful CFO in a PE-backed Healthcare Business?
JM Search explores the evolving role of CFOs, particularly in private equity-backed healthcare organizations, highlighting the increased demands and expectations placed on these financial leaders.
MondouxRollins Partners Announces the Inaugural 2024 Winners of the Canada’s Best Private Boards Program
MondouxRollins Partners Inc., a human capital advisory and talent solutions firm to mid-market private companies, today announces the inaugural 2024 winners of the Canada’s Best Private Boards program. The winners in four categories are: The Little Potato Company (Best Advisory Board) MTE Consultants Inc. (Best Fiduciary Board — Employee-Owned or Partnership) Armstrong Hospitality Group Ltd, DBA Rocky Mountaineer (Best Fiduciary Board — Family-Owned) Quantropi Inc. (Best Fiduciary Board — Other / unrelated shareholder’s ownership). MondouxRollins Partners is the founder of the Canada’s Best Private Boards program. “We are thrilled to have such phenomenal stories of private company governance to showcase in our inaugural year”, said Jennifer Mondoux, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of MondouxRollins Partners. “We saw the trend amongst our private company clients a few years ago in our executive search practice – they were starting to talk about governance, asking for our help in everything from finding independent directors to board composition and strategy.” “We built this program for two reasons,” said Mondoux. “To recognise the impact of a great board on the performance of private companies and to start building a national culture around best practice sharing in this space, to help other private company leaders learn from the best. [...]
Odgers Berndtson Continues to Grow its North American Education Practice
Odgers Berndtson is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dario Cortes as Partner and Co-Head, Education Practice. Based in the United States, Dr. Cortes will partner with clients to secure exceptional leadership talent for critical roles across education. Dr. Dario Cortes is a forward-thinking leader with sharp business acumen and talent for implementing new structures to enhance organizational operating efficiencies and increase enrollment and revenues in a fiscally responsible manner. He has exceptional relationship-building skills and has cultivated private, business, community, government, and global partnerships to achieve fundraising goals and institutional objectives. Prior to joining Odgers Berndtson, Dr. Cortes was elected to serve as Commissioner of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and worked as a Senior Consultant with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) in Washington, DC. He has served as President of Berkeley College, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Miami Regional University, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) SUNY, Dean at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Senior Program Officer at the National Foreign Language Center at The Johns Hopkins University, SAIS. He also taught at [...]
Signium Expands Its Footprint with New Office in Australia
Signium proudly announces the opening of its new office in Sydney, Australia. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company, enhancing its ability to provide bespoke services to clients in the region. The Sydney office will be led by Stephen Lennard, a seasoned executive search professional and former Signium partner from 2006 to 2011. Lennard rejoins the Signium network as the managing partner for Signium Australia, bringing his private firm, Lennard Partners, into the global group. His impressive track record in executive search makes him an invaluable asset to the team. Reflecting on his return to Signium, Lennard shared, "Running an independent company has been a rewarding journey, but it often felt isolated. I'm eager to embrace the energy and collaboration that comes with being part of a global force again and I feel proud to align Lennard Partners with Signium." He added, "With my experience and industry connections within the local and international markets, I believe we can make a significant impact here." Lennard has built a strong reputation for providing comprehensive consulting and advisory services to Boards, CEOs, and senior executive teams. Signium Australia will operate both nationally and internationally, collaborating with partner firms across Europe, Africa, Asia, [...]
