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Leadership Moves June 20 – July 3, 2024

Academic Search placed Dr. Paaige Turner as Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for Aurora University Borrer Executive Search placed Alexandre Caratsch as Group General Counsel for Teoxane SA Borrer Executive Search placed Anne Jaeckin as Chief People Officer for Teoxane SA Boyden placed Juan Manuel Lombana as new Chief Business Development Officer for Agromillora. A recruitment led by Managing Partner, Eduardo Rabassa & Principal, Sandra Mejia. Buffkin / Baker placed Jason Opal as Dean for Ohio State University At Mansfield.  Search led by Martin Baker, Ann Yates, Chelsie Whitelock, Dinah DeWitt. Buffkin / Baker placed Susan Bon as Executive Vice President and Provost for Pittsburg State University. Search led by Pelema Ellis. Fisher Leadership placed Sean Morrison as Information Commissioner for the Office of the Victorian Information Commission Furst Group placed Meghan Aldrich as President of Sisters of Charity Hospital & St. Joseph Campus for Catholic Health System Hobson Leavy placed Drazenka Dordevich as Chief Operating Officer for Southern Cross Travel Insurance Hobson Leavy placed Kelly Bunyan as Chief Executive Officer for Accessible Properties KBRS placed Glenn Horne as Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Wolfville Pacific Talent Partners placed Mark Wroniak as Cyber Security Partner [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:34-04:00July 1, 2024|Leadership Moves|Comments Off on Leadership Moves June 20 – July 3, 2024

Slayton Search Partners: Banking on Sustainability: The Rise of Environmental Initiatives in the Finance Sector

Embracing ESG initiatives can help banks attract customers, derisk investments, and achieve long-term business growth.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:34-04:00July 1, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Slayton Search Partners: Banking on Sustainability: The Rise of Environmental Initiatives in the Finance Sector

Transearch: Succession Planning: Passing the Baton – John O. Burdett

Is your organisation’s succession process as effective as it needs to be? Leading the webinar is John O. Burdett, who has worked in over 40 countries as an executive and as a consultant for businesses that are household names.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:34-04:00June 25, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Transearch: Succession Planning: Passing the Baton – John O. Burdett

Boyden: How to Make a Career Shift in a Tough Job Market

Amidst widespread hiring freezes and layoffs impacting half of industries, many executives face career crossroads. This article explores transformative strategies for navigating these shifts, offering practical steps and real-world insights to inspire and enrich career transitions.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:34-04:00June 25, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Boyden: How to Make a Career Shift in a Tough Job Market

Stanton Chase: AI for Good: How Executives Can Drive Successful Adoption in Social Impact Organizations

Artificial intelligence has changed the way organizations work on a global scale, but most changes have been discussed in the context of for-profit companies. 

By |2025-10-15T21:19:35-04:00June 25, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Stanton Chase: AI for Good: How Executives Can Drive Successful Adoption in Social Impact Organizations

AESC Welcomes Lindauer into its Global Membership of Leading Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firms

The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, is pleased to welcome Lindauer as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. “AESC is proud to welcome Lindauer,” said AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum. “The firm shares our commitment to high-quality standards, and we look forward to working with them as we strengthen leadership together.” For more than 25 years, Lindauer has partnered with clients across the globe to provide executive search and leadership consulting services to the nonprofit sector. Lindauer works in all segments of the sector, including academic medicine, healthcare, science, health-related charities, education, advocacy, policy, social enterprise, arts, culture and faith-based. In addition to executive search, Lindauer provides talent management services, such as advising and coaching, compensation consulting, leadership transition, onboarding, succession planning and equity, inclusion and belonging consulting. Lindauer CEO Deb Taft commented, “Lindauer and AESC are linked through a shared commitment to promoting the highest standards in executive search and leadership consulting. As a member of AESC, we look forward to continuing to play an active role in shaping the executive recruiting landscape so that our nonprofit clients and the [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:35-04:00June 24, 2024|Press Release|Comments Off on AESC Welcomes Lindauer into its Global Membership of Leading Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firms

Boston Scientific Human Resources Leader Joins AESC Board of Directors

Camille Chang Gilmore, Vice President of Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at Boston Scientific, joins AESC’s Board as an Independent Director  The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, today announces the appointment of Camille Chang Gilmore, Vice President of Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Boston Scientific, to its Global Board of Directors. Camille joins the Board as an Independent Director.  Julian Ha, Heidrick & Struggles Partner and Chair of the AESC Board of Directors, commented: “On behalf of the AESC Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Camille Chang Gilmore to our Board. Camille’s experience driving systemic change and building more inclusive environments aligns perfectly with our values as an organization and profession.”  Camille brings more than 30 years of experience enhancing organizations through human resources leadership to her role on the AESC Board of Directors. Before joining Boston Scientific, Camille held HR roles at market-leading companies and organizations including Federal Express, Exxon Chemical Company, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IBM, and the State of Oregon.    In 2004, Camille started her career at Boston [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:35-04:00June 18, 2024|Press Release|Comments Off on Boston Scientific Human Resources Leader Joins AESC Board of Directors

Leadership Moves: June 6 – 19, 2024

Academic Search placed Hoa Nguyen as Chief Financial Officer for Cleary University Boyden placed Sonya Shorey as President & Chief Executive Officer for Invest Ottawa. A recruitment co-led by Managing Partner, Eric Lathrop & Principal, Claire Leroux. Buffkin / Baker placed Kerry Massey as Chief Financial Officer for Reliable Medical.  Search led by Jackson Ross and Ryan Baggett. Buffkin / Baker placed Sheila Yeh, Ph.D., as Dean of University Libraries for The University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Search led by Chelsie Whitelock. Fisher Leadership placed Narayan Prasad as a Member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Victoria Police Furst Group placed Dr. Chirag Shah as Chair of Medicine for Morristown Medical Center GOSECO International Executive Search placed the Senior Director of Supply Chain for PACCAR, Inc. GOSECO International Executive Search placed the Vice President of Finance for Confie Hobson Leavy placed Kacey Murphy as Director of Business Development for PCRN Hobson Leavy placed Rhys Hurd as General Manager, Communications, Engagement & Channels for BRANZ Kincannon & Reed placed Aaron Scott as Chief Operating Officer - Manufacturing for Double Good Major Executive Search placed Neville Meijers as Chief Executive Officer for Bluetooth SIG Pacific Talent Partners placed Alex Morkos as [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:35-04:00June 17, 2024|Leadership Moves|Comments Off on Leadership Moves: June 6 – 19, 2024

Navigating the DEI Landscape in APAC

Insights from Industry Leaders In the rapidly evolving business landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have emerged as not just ethical imperatives but strategic necessities. The discourse surrounding DEI is complex, influenced by a tapestry of cultural norms, regulatory frameworks, and shifting societal expectations. This discussion draws on the insights of a diverse panel of experts: Sonal Agrawal, INDIA: Managing Partner, Accord India; Global Chair, AltoPartners; and serves on the Board of AESC. Raj Kumar Paramanathan, MALAYSIA: co-founder and Managing Partner of CnetG Asia, Kestria Shoon Lim, SINGAPORE: Global Head of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates Caroline Dever, AUSTRALIA: leader of the Public Sector and co-lead of the Board Practice in Australia for Odgers Berndtson Gabrielle Curtin, AUSTRALIA: Group Executive - Safety People Community and Services, Snowy Hydro Limited These insights offer a comprehensive guide for executives committed to fostering inclusivity. Leadership as the Cornerstone of DEI Initiatives Sonal Agrawal underscores the pivotal role of the CEO and the board in spearheading the DEI agenda, setting a clear vision and desired outcomes. "Ownership of this agenda needs to come from the top," she asserts, highlighting the necessity of authenticity and [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:35-04:00June 17, 2024|Executive Talent Magazine|Comments Off on Navigating the DEI Landscape in APAC

Spencer Stuart Elects New Managing Partner and Chair

Spencer Stuart today announced the election of Jordan Brugg as its next Managing Partner and Frank Birkel as its next Chair. With Ben Williams and David Daniel reaching the end of their second terms as Managing Partner and Chair, respectively, the firm’s Leadership Succession Committee led the planned leadership transition process. Brugg and Birkel will assume their new roles in late July, working closely with Williams and Daniel through the transition period. Brugg, who will become the tenth Managing Partner in the firm’s 68-year history, has served as the global head of Spencer Stuart's Private Equity Business since 2020, leading above-market growth, innovation through new services and the deepening of client partnerships around the world. He has also continued an active role with clients in the Industrial sector, having successfully led the North American Industrial Practice for the prior seven years. Brugg started at Spencer Stuart 22 years ago and has held a range of roles during his tenure at the firm, including experiences contributing to the development of new practices and service areas, such as CEO succession services. “It’s an honor to be elected Spencer Stuart’s next Managing Partner, alongside the most talented and experienced colleagues in our profession,” said [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:35-04:00June 12, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Spencer Stuart Elects New Managing Partner and Chair
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