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Global Executive Search firm DHR International is pleased to announce that Edward Merhige has joined the firm as a Partner in the Financial Services Practice Group, specializing in Global Banking, Markets, and Private Equity. Full Story>
With Top-Level Vacancies Looming, Companies Turn More Proactive Full Story>
GE's New CEO Has a Reputation for Transforming Companies Full Story>
Search firm DHR International successfully recruited the new Chief Development & Marketing officer for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). In his new role, Vranas will manage the Philanthropy, Communications, Marketing, and Business Development & Corporate Relations departments of the organization. Full Story>
Technology has brought about dramatic changes, from daily interaction to production. The current global trade is called “digital globalization” by McKinsey & Co. Statistics show that 12% of international trade is realized through e-commerce, and start-ups are the main drivers of the transformation. Full Story>
As more workers get counteroffers in hot jobs market, are there risks in accepting? Full Story>
CMO Next 2018: 50 Marketing Chiefs Who Are Redefining The Role And Shaping The Future Full Story>
Companies scramble to hire as production shifts from China to cheaper Asian centres amid deepening trade war Full Story>
Vienna – Global executive search firm DHR International is pleased to announce that Mateja Forstnaric has joined the firm as Partner working throughout the firm’s Vienna, Frankfurt and Amsterdam offices. Forstnaric brings more than 10 years of executive search experience to DHR International and focuses on senior-executive search and board assignments throughout Europe. Full Story>
DHR International Managing Partner Scott Harris talks about recruiting executives to St. Louis during a time of low unemployment and how many executives are putting quality of life above location. Full Story>
Dallas, TX - Global executive search firm DHR International is pleased to announce that Chris Knipp has joined the firm as Managing Partner in Dallas. He will be part of the Human Resources Practice and leverage more than 30 years of experience across the Energy, Industrial, Consumer, and Healthcare sectors. Full Story>
• There's a significant and growing gap between available corporate and government cybersecurity jobs and the people available to do them, with 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs possibly going unfilled by 2021. • Many people might not realize they have skills that are transferable to this in-demand field, experts said. • Puzzle-solving ability, leadership skills, communication acumen and business risk experience are all sought in the cybersecurity job market. Full Story>
Jeanne Branthover, Managing Partner, discusses downskilling with i24NEWS. Full Story>
James Abruzzo, managing partner of DHR’s global non-profit recruiting practice, discusses the search as well as recruiting top executives for performing arts organizations. It’s another exclusive! Full Story>
Washington D.C. (July 10, 2018)- Global Executive Search firm DHR International is pleased to announce the successful placement of Cristina Hernandez Betancourt as the Director (CHRO) of the Department of Human Resources for the Organization of American States (OAS). This search was completed by Vice Chairman Pete Metzger of Washington D.C. and Partner Gerardo Gonzalez of Mexico City. Full Story>
Global executive search firm DHR International is pleased to announce that Michael Lee has joined the firm as a partner in the Advanced Technology and Private Equity practices, and brings more than 20 years of executive search experience. Full Story>
With some companies offering pay advances, cash cards and cryptocurrency options, what does this mean for talent and the companies who maintain traditional pay practices? Full Story>
Asset managers fighting for premiere sales and marketing talent must demonstrate stability, a desirable culture, and a commitment to new products that realistically reflects the institutional sales cycle. Full Story>
DHR International has been tapped by the University of Calgary to lead its search for a new president. In January, Elizabeth Cannon told the school’s board of governors of her decision to step down at the end of the current calendar year. DHR recruiters Shahauna Siddiqui, Jennifer Biehn, Bryan Arthur and Monica Burton are leading the assignment. Full Story>
If you want to get paid in a Wall Street investment banking division (IBD) this year, you’ll need to be lucky. Figures from Dealogic suggest Americas investment banking revenues fell 17% year-on-year in the first quarter. This might explain why banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs have seen big reductions in their M&A revenues, and most banks’ IBD revenues are down on 2017. Full Story>
In a series of conversations with women in diverse power sector roles, Utility Dive explores how the current landscape will impact the future Full Story>
Many of the likely candidates are men, and that may not be ideal for a company with mostly female customers — especially given its gender-related missteps in recent years. Full Story>
Jeffrey Cohn, Elevate Partners managing partner, and Adam Bryant, Merryck & Co. managing director, discuss Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments about Facebook's data privacy scandal. Full Story>
It’s not easy moving on from a trading job in an investment bank. Not everyone can work on the buy-side, let alone in a hedge fund. Not everyone can make a living working in fintech. Plenty of former traders disappear. Plenty of others become “consultants” or lie low, sometimes for years. Full Story>
HONG KONG – Global executive search firm DHR International is pleased to announce that Robert Knight has joined the firm as Partner and brings more than 25 years of board, CEO, and international business experience in Europe and Asia to the firm. Full Story>
The St. Louis Area Foodbank, the bi-state region’s largest nonprofit food distribution charity, has named Meredith Knopp President and CEO, effective February 26. She succeeds Frank Finnegan, who retired after leading the agency for nearly 30 years. Full Story>
DHR International has placed Julian Bott as the new executive vice president and chief financial officer of Southwestern Energy in Houston. DHR managing partners Rick Walker and Jeff Smith headed the assignment. Full Story>
Global Executive Search firm DHR International is pleased to announce the successful placement of Franz Aman as Chief Marketing Officer of MariaDB. The search was completed by Partner, David Madden and Managing Partner, Keith Giarman. Full Story>
DHR International has placed David Binder as the artistic director of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). He succeeds long-time executive producer Joseph V. Melillo, who will step down at the end of the year. James Abruzzo, managing partner of DHR’s global non-profit recruiting practice, led the search. Full Story>
It’s still winter on Wall Street, when financial services professionals dream of moving to warmer climes. You could take a vacation and come back when it’s warmer in New York, or you could consider moving to a place like California, either for another financial services job on the west coast or a position at a technology startup or an established Silicon Valley firm. However, look before you leap, because there are things you’ll miss if you move from the New York tri-state area to the San Francisco Bay area. Full Story>
Whether an executive feels stigmatized when being coached depends on the approach management takes. Full Story>
Global executive search firm DHR International is pleased to announce that Katie Vande Water has joined the firm as Partner and brings more than 25 years of Financial Services expertise to DHR International. Full Story>
With executive coaching still a nascent field, what are the qualifications of a good coach? Full Story>
Private equity firms know first-hand how human capital can drive returns, so many are hiring their first chief talent officer. But staffing the role requires a clear set of priorities. Full Story>
Following the Brexit vote, the UK is already seeing problems in filling senior positions at life sciences companies, with their average “slate” of candidates falling from around 40% non-UK nationals to just 15% non-UK candidates on average. Full Story>
Corporate boards have begun taking a tougher stance in vetting CEO candidates out of fear that the scourge of sexual misconduct may reach the corner office. The heightened scrutiny comes as allegations of sexual harassment topple high-profile men in the media, technology, advertising and entertainment industries. Several prominent executives have lost their jobs following alleged misdeeds that occurred years ago. Full Story>
While no one can predict the future, it’s still possible to examine banks’ activities and performance and read the tea leaves to figure out which roles are likely to be best at Wall Street banks in 2018. Our verdict is as follows. If you could work in any role on Wall Street next year, you should choose one of the following: Full Story>