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Leadership Moves: January 18 – January 31, 2024

Academic Search placed Dr. Scott Snyder as Vice President for Research & Economic Development for the University of North Dakota Acertitude placed Guy Roberts as Chief Financial Officer of Thompson Safety Boyden placed Gordon Harris as new Board Director for TransLink. A recruitment co-led by Managing Partner, Craig Hemer. Boyden placed Lianne Poirier as new VP of Finance for LANDR. A recruitment co-led by Managing Partner, Roger T. Duguay & Principal, Emily Ranger-LePage. Buffkin / Baker placed Maggie Bahou as Chief People Officer for KLOVE.  Search led by Roland Lundy and Ben Williams. Buffkin / Baker placed Natalie Carlisle as Senior VP of Donor Engagement for KLOVE. Search led by Roland Lundy and Ashley Stephens. Fisher Leadership placed Andrew Cameron as Chief Executive Officer for Early Learning Association Australia Furst Group placed Leigh Elrich as Executive Vice President and Chief FInancial Officer for Main Line Health System Harbour West Consulting placed Jennifer Gullage-Payne as Executive Director for the Alberta Association of Midwives Hobson Leavy placed Kris Fa'afoi as Chief Executive Officer for the Insurance Council of New Zealand Hobson Leavy placed Simon Watt as Independent Chair for ERANZ Kaplan Partners placed Michele Sullivan as Independent Board Director for Community Bank [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:20:29-04:00January 29, 2024|Leadership Moves|Comments Off on Leadership Moves: January 18 – January 31, 2024

Odgers Berndtson Welcomes Annemarie Depue as Partner in the US

Odgers Berndtson is thrilled to announce the addition of Annemarie Depue as Partner. Annemarie is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of expertise in consulting, executive search advisory, and strategic leadership. She brings a deep understanding of leveraging talent in disruptive and growth-oriented organizations, with a particular focus on the technology, private equity, and government sectors. Her experience spans across American and European markets, making her an asset for global business strategies. Reflecting on her new role, Annemarie says, "Joining Odgers Berndtson offers an exciting opportunity to leverage my passion for working with leadership teams dedicated to merging technology with progressive strategies and approaches. I am thrilled to be part of a team in a growing market with an international brand and global footprint.Collaborating with Odgers Berndtson's exceptional team to drive forward-thinking strategies in executive search – particularly in the tech and private equity sectors – is an opportunity I look forward to.” Before joining Odgers Berndtson, Annemarie held  significant roles at leading executive talent solutions firms including Russell Reynolds, SkillCapital and Drax Executive. Her expertise in talent management, executive search and coaching is well-established, with a track record of providing innovative solutions in diverse, challenging, and frequently disrupted industries.  Annemarie [...]

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Panorama Leadership Announces New Leadership Team for the 2024 – 2025 Period

Just after its annual global conference, which was held in New Delhi, India, Panorama Leadership has announced its new leadership team for the upcoming period. Carlos Eduardo Altona, Managing Partner from EXEC becomes Chair with Craig Buffkin of Buffkin Bakers as the new Vice Chair. Joining them in this journey are Roy Herold from MPS Europe as former Chair, Ed Bamfylde from Saxton Bamfylde (EMEA), Filippo Rinaldi from Management Search (EMEA), Agam Dang from Executive Access (APAC), Daniel Iriarte from Glue (L.America), Shelina Esmail from PFM (N.America). Additionally, as Visiting roles, the Board has Blaire Miller taking over DE&I and Marcus Giorgi as Marketing leader. Former Chair Roy Herold commented: “It has been a privilege to lead the Panorama community the past two years. Taking the role at the pandemic's end enabled us to meet again and reunite with our partners and thereby fortifying the community's foundations. We have made remarkable strides in our. commitment to bolstering global clients through our robust local presence. It is the collective effort that has propelled Panorama's progress. We will continue our growth and support for leadership teams globally. We must continue to empower leaders in an increasingly interconnected world, emphasizing the paramount importance of assuming responsibility for shaping our shared future. I am very enthusiastic to welcome Carlos Eduardo [...]

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Russell Reynolds Associates Greater China Announces Change at the Top

Russell Reynolds Associates, a global leadership advisory firm, today announced that the firm has appointed Sherman Leung as the Head of Greater China practice, taking over the leadership role from Grace Cheng to lead the business growth and operation in China. Sherman Leung brings his global network and extensive consulting experience to the business and serves clients with high-quality advisory services. Grace Cheng will continue to serve the firm as Non-Executive Chairman of Greater China, leveraging her deep subject matter expertise to help our strategic clients solve their most pressing leadership challenges.  "With over 20 years of experience, Sherman Leung possesses extraordinary vision and leadership in market expansion and client success,” said Grace Cheng, Non-Executive Chairman of Russell Reynolds Associates Greater China. “His appointment indicates a significant step to the firm’s development in China. I believe that under his leadership, the firm will effectively execute our strategy in the Chinese market and create sustainable value for clients." "I am honored to lead the team to continue our success in China as a trusted leadership expert. We’ll fulfill our commitment to solve leadership challenges from a global perspective and steadily propel our footprint in China. This will reshape our growth and [...]

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Heidrick & Struggles: Making Leadership Development a Team Sport

Building, leading, and participating in effective teams is a significant part of what differentiates the best leaders from the rest. Leadership development programs that invest in whole teams rather than individuals can give their companies an edge.

By |2025-10-15T21:20:46-04:00January 29, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Heidrick & Struggles: Making Leadership Development a Team Sport

Boyden: A Deep Dive into CEO Departures: Key Trends and Advice

Explore the intricate world of CEO departures, analyzing global trends, turnover rates, and offering strategic advice for departing executives to navigate their career transitions successfully.

By |2025-10-15T21:20:46-04:00January 23, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Boyden: A Deep Dive into CEO Departures: Key Trends and Advice

Kincannon & Reed: Inclusive Leadership: Three Actions for Successful Leaders

The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry executives indicated that critical leadership characteristics in executive recruitment and engagement include emotional intelligence (74%) and diversity, equity and inclusion (77%).

By |2025-10-15T21:20:46-04:00January 18, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Kincannon & Reed: Inclusive Leadership: Three Actions for Successful Leaders

Slayton Search Partners: Hiring External Leadership in Family Business: Balancing Tradition & Innovation

Family businesses that are grappling with generational decline amid an evolving business landscape may benefit from external leadership – but navigating cultural dynamics may present a significant challenge.

By |2025-10-15T21:20:46-04:00January 18, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Slayton Search Partners: Hiring External Leadership in Family Business: Balancing Tradition & Innovation

Sheffield Haworth Announces Key Senior Management Appointments for 2024

Sheffield Haworth, a global consultancy in people and transformational change, proudly announces a series of strategic management appointments as the company positions itself for future growth.  In a key move for the company, Alex Cormack has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. In this newly created role, Alex will be responsible for delivering the corporate strategy set by the Board and Chairing the Executive Management Committee.   Patrick Meehan has been appointed as the Chief Financial & Operating Officer, expanding his role from Group Finance Director. Patrick will oversee the financial and operational health of the company and drive strategic planning on behalf of the board, reporting directly to the Chief Executive.   The company is also pleased to announce that Emily Von Kohorn has been appointed as a member of the Executive Management Committee. She will continue as Co-Head of the Global Real Assets Practice alongside Jennifer Novack.   Julian Bell takes on the role of Global Head of the Banking and Markets Practices in addition to his current position as Head of the US region.   Furthermore, Jennifer Novack, Co-Head of our Global Real Assets Practice and Helen Tudor, Managing Director and Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sheffield Haworth, have [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:20:47-04:00January 12, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Sheffield Haworth Announces Key Senior Management Appointments for 2024
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