Two senior leaders at Canadian executive advisory firm Royer Thompson join Kim West as equity shareholders. Amy Reid, Managing Partner, Executive Search, has been with Royer Thompson since 2018, building its reputation for rigor and care in executive search. She has increased her equity ownership. Greg Dickie, Managing Partner, Royer Thompson is a new owner. Greg joined the business in 2021 after almost twenty years in the banking sector, and has contributed to the firm’s performance, expertise, and collaborative culture. All three owners are actively engaged in the business and in supporting a diverse roster of consultants providing expertise across an array of executive development, coaching, HR advisory, and executive search services. “I am thrilled Amy and Greg are committed to the long-term strategic growth of the firm, says Kim West. “Nothing is more rewarding than building a business with colleagues who share a passion for leadership, and who exude integrity and professional excellence.” “This is a strategic long-term decision for me and a demonstration of my confidence in the firm, our team and our clients,” says Amy Reid. “The pressures on leaders and organizations have never been more acute which makes what we do rewarding and impactful.”  "We've been fortunate to see steady growth year after year, which has [...]

Recent top global hires for Venture Capital and Private Equity portfolio companies, covering a broad range of disciplines and sectors across Life Sciences, Health and Tech. This quarter’s successful placements include: Function Focus area Location CEO Exosome technologies Italy CEO CRO France CEO Cell & gene therapy tools UK Chief Development Officer Cell reprogramming Sweden Chief Financial Officer Antibody-drug conjugates Germany/ US Chief Business Officer Small molecule therapeutics Switzerland/ US Chief Scientific Officer AI platform technologies UK Chief Commercial Officer CDMO UK Chief Technology & Operations Officer Precision fermentation Sweden Chief R&D Officer Mitochondrial medicine UK VP, Head of Biometrics Oncology drug development US VP, CMC & Development T-cell technologies UK Head of Regulatory Small molecule inhibitors US Global Marketing Director Biosurgery Surgical technologies US General Manager France Remote patient monitoring UK/ France Head of Hospitals & Value Access Ophthalmology therapeutics Italy Senior Executive Director, Translational Radiopharmaceuticals US Senior Director, New Ventures and Investments University incubator/ accelerator Australia Newly opened projects include: Function Focus area Location CEO Bio-storage solutions UK Chief Financial Officer Cardiac devices France Chief Scientific Officer tRNA platform US Chief Operating Officer Medical devices UK Chief Business Officer AI-enabled imaging Spain Chief Scientific Officer Neuropsychiatry US Head [...]

Idealist, the world’s largest nonprofit job platform and a vital connector for mission-driven talent seeking to make a difference, has appointed Bob Giannino, Senior Vice President, Lindauer, as its new Board Chair. A longtime champion of civic engagement and nonprofit leadership, Giannino brings a deep commitment to talent development and mobilization in the sector. Giannino’s connection to Idealist began decades ago when he served as Chair of the Board for the Campus Outreach Opportunity League, an organization dedicated to mobilizing college students to engage in community service and social impact initiatives. As the League’s representative, he joined Idealist when the two organizations merged, a move in line with his long dedication to leadership development and talent cultivation. “Idealist has always been committed to bridging the gap between intention and action,” said Giannino. “What started as a job board to ensure nonprofit opportunities weren’t lost in the noise of private sector listings has grown into a platform that not only connects job seekers with meaningful careers but also helps communities mobilize locally to address pressing social challenges.” Idealist has continuously evolved beyond its roots as a job board, expanding its reach to include internships, volunteer opportunities, and graduate school fairs that support careers in public [...]

Russell Reynolds Associates is excited to announce that four new consultants are joining its global Healthcare practice. Christina Haurum (Copenhagen) Viola Pasujkovic (New York) Christoph Schlegel (Frankfurt) Sandy Zhang (Shanghai) These strategic additions reflect our commitment to providing clients with unparalleled insights into leadership challenges across healthcare. “We are thrilled with the expansion of our global Healthcare team.” said Ernie Brittingham, leader of Russell Reynolds’ global Healthcare Practice. “The RRA Healthcare team is delighted to welcome Christina, Viola, Christoph, and Sandy – their industry and leadership advisory expertise will strengthen our global team.” Read the full Press Release