In these excerpts from a recent webinar hosted by Heidrick & Struggles, Vinita Bali, the lead director at Syngene International, and Heidrick & Struggles’ Teraesa Vinson discuss CEO succession excellence.
In a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) world, we encounter constant change. Every day we awake to new regulations, quickly advancing technologies, political changes, global events and so much more – each having far-reaching implications across the business world. The way leaders and their organizations view and respond to the VUCA environment has a direct impact on their business's future success. They can either see threats or opportunities. They can either ignore the changing world around them, forging ahead with pre-planned strategies, or they can address these realities head-on, harness the power of adaptability, agility, and resilience, and turn challenges into opportunities. The way forward is through optimism grounded in reality. “Optimism, or more specifically the ability to see the opportunity to learn and therefore improve in the face of challenge, is key to success,” said Adam Saunders, Managing Partner Amrop UK, and Member of Amrop’s Global Board. The Positive Impact of Optimism Optimism can have a positive impact across an organization – from leadership to junior employees. As Jonathan Khoo, Managing Partner, AIMS International Singapore, puts it, optimism can act as “a guiding light amidst economic and political shifts,” propelling businesses toward success. According to Gallup, studies have [...]
Diversified Search Group (DSG), a leading search firm backed by private equity firm ShoreView Industries, has strengthened its corporate practice with the additions of Nora Sutherland and John Burnes as managing directors. Ms. Sutherland, who will serve as managing director in the corporate practice’s technology team, will provide talent consulting to private equity clients and other high-growth software companies. “Nora’s appointment marks an exciting chapter for our firm as we grow our technology practice capabilities,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO. “Her proven track record and deep industry knowledge will undoubtedly enrich our corporate practice and drive impactful results for our clients. We warmly welcome Nora to our tech team and look forward to achieving new heights together.” Ms. Sutherland specializes in CEO, board, and C-level recruitment across B2B technology companies backed by private equity. With a portfolio across fintech, CCaaS, infrastructure, cloud networking, ERP, and beyond, she is a trusted, consultative partner with deep domain expertise. Previously, Ms. Sutherland was an executive search consultant in Acertitude’s global technology and healthcare practice, based in Philadelphia. She also served as a firm-wide DEI leader. In addition to executive search, Ms. Sutherland advises on leadership development and succession planning. “Nora’s reputation precedes her as a dynamic force [...]
Heller Search, the go-to executive search firm for technology talent, has enhanced its enterprise IT and product engineering executive search expertise with the addition of Carrie Kovach. In her new role as Client Partner at Heller Search, Carrie will lead searches for CIOs, CTOs, product engineering leaders, data scientists and other key technology roles for a cross-industry client base. “Carrie joins our team with a wealth of experience in placing highly qualified technology leaders in small and large-scale enterprises,” said Martha Heller, CEO, Heller Search. “Every company needs technology leadership with the vision, drive, and technical depth to usher their businesses into the future. Carrie has spent decades cultivating this critical talent network and has a proven track record of placing high performers in key executive technology roles.” With nearly two decades of experience, Carrie has supported a range of companies, from high growth startups to public and private Fortune 500 companies. She has deep expertise building and maintaining purposeful, highly collaborative relationships with both hiring executives and HR talent partners to provide modernized executive search solutions. Previously, Carrie was a partner with TRG, a national retained search firm, where she was responsible for client management, lifecycle recruitment and business [...]
Human Capital Solutions (HCS), a high-touch, boutique consulting firm specializing in Retained Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, and Professional Coaching is excited to announce that over 20 years in business, the firm is expanding to Miami, Florida! With offices established in Wilmington, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Raleigh, and most recently Greenville SC, Human Capital Solutions is now extending its reach into the Sunshine State. The addition of an office in downtown Coral Gables is what HCS’ CEO, Bo Burch, believes to be a necessary step in the growth of the business. “In the era of technology hypergrowth, Miami shines as a mecca for both private equity and cutting-edge technology, generative AI, and cybersecurity, creating an unprecedented desire for top-tier talent,” shares Burch. “As the demand for boutique, luxury business services continues to grow, so does the need for high-level talent in the area, which was a huge factor in HCS’ expansion into South Florida. “ Burch describes the challenge for most companies to be the “talent piece”- much of the area’s growth is contingent on the availability of high-quality talent. As a subject matter expert, Burch believes the ability to attract and retain top talent is the differentiating factor. The desire to [...]
Acertitude recently hosted a summit at the PEI Operating Partners Forum Europe, centred around sharing thoughts and best practices on the topic of diversity and inclusion of private equity boards.
For leaders in search of the next best career move, it’s not always a matter of changing organizations. Some choose to make the bigger transition from the commercial sector to the not-for-profit world. It’s a major leap that can be personally rewarding, as long as it’s done thoughtfully and strategically.
Boyden named Richard Waddell as Managing Partner for the UK Leadership Consulting practice. Richard will be based in London and oversee the firm's growing consulting business, working extremely closely with colleagues across Executive Search and Interim Management. Nick Robeson, who leads Boyden's operations in the UK and Ireland, commented, "It has been an exciting challenge to find someone of Richard's calibre to help us continue to develop our Leadership Consulting offering. It is such an enjoyable and intense area of work and Richard brings more than two decades of invaluable experience to the business. Improving individual leadership capability, team effectiveness and developing a clear ownership strategy among high-performing executive teams is a highly rewarding challenge and one that Richard and his team relish." Waddell holds more than 20 years of leadership consulting and team leadership from his professional experience and time as an officer in the British Army. In his role as Managing Partner of Leadership Consulting, Richard will: Oversee the strategic development of consulting within the United Kingdom, working closely with global colleagues. Assist clients with growing their leadership capability via individual or team-based interventions. Enable organisations to develop and design effective leadership frameworks to build High Performing Teams. Embed a [...]
Being a trusted advisor means treating prospective candidates with respect and providing them with exceptional resources. This is where BlueSteps and AESC align perfectly. BlueSteps offers unparalleled executive career services that empower candidates and enhance their career journeys. Here’s how you, as an AESC member, can leverage BlueSteps to source candidates and elevate your candidate care. Why Refer Candidates to BlueSteps? AESC members can refer candidates to BlueSteps with the confidence that each referred executive gains access to exclusive career services. These services help executives navigate the executive search process, strengthen their positioning, and achieve their career goals, whether that’s a new opportunity, a promotion, or a career pivot. By referring candidates to BlueSteps, you demonstrate exceptional candidate care, especially for those who submit unsolicited resumes or were not selected for a position. How to Refer Candidates to BlueSteps There are two primary ways to refer candidates to BlueSteps: 1. Email Referral to Candidates: For those who submit unsolicited resumes, you can send a personalized email encouraging them to join BlueSteps. The BlueSteps team will send you a template that will include a discount code for the candidate to join. Simply email lwales@bluesteps.com for the email template. Here’s a sample [...]
BeecherHill joins the ECI Group as a strategic affiliation for their international network in the U.S. The ECI Group is delighted to announce its strategic affiliation with BeecherHill, continuing the expansion of its global network of independent executive search firms. This collaboration significantly enhances ECI’s international presence, particularly strengthening our foothold in the U.S., the leading market for executive search. This partnership marks a significant milestone in ECI’s efforts to expand our global footprint and solidify our presence in the U.S. market. BeecherHill’s distinguished approach to executive search and leadership advisory—characterized by an unwavering dedication to authentic, long-term partnerships—aligns perfectly with our core values. Their inclusion will enable us to better serve our clients with enhanced strategic and cross-border capabilities. Given our mission to serve our clients in the best possible way internationally, this collaboration is extremely, said Marcus Meyer, Chairman of the ECI Group. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, BeecherHill is a trusted partner for companies seeking to discover and attract exceptional leaders. The firm excels in recruiting C-suite executives and board directors for a diverse range of clients, demonstrating a proven track record of success. BeecherHill serves companies that value their associates and have a [...]
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