Dale Zupsansky

December 19, 2024 – ADK Consulting & Executive Search has placed Tarik Rahmani as chief financial officer for the City of North Miami Beach. The search was led by senior consultant Barry Bratton and senior project manager Kenneth Gwyn. With a career spanning over two decades in local government, Mr. Rahmani has become a key figure in municipal management and financial stewardship. Most recently, he served as deputy city manager for the City of Carson, overseeing the finance, public information, information technology and security, and innovation and sustainability departments.

Baillie Parker of ON Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Pat Davidson as the new CEO of Trafera, a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners. “We are thrilled to welcome Pat to Trafera,” said Corey Whisner, managing partner at Rotunda. “Trafera is a leading provider of technology solutions to K-12 schools and state and local

The executive search sector has been undergoing significant transformations. Search consultants tell Hunt Scanlon Media that advancements in AI and data-driven recruitment are reshaping the hiring process. AI tools now streamline candidate sourcing and assessment, while data analytics predict leadership potential and identify the best cultural fit for organizations, according to a report from HR

After an extensive national search, Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has recruited Eunmee Shim as the president of OSF HealthCare, Saint Joseph Medical Center in Peoria, IL. The search was led by chief of staff Gabby Ross, former partner Carol Maxwell, and CEO Mike Hartz. “As president, Eunmee will lead OSF St. Joseph in aligning with the

December 20, 2024 – Executive search firm Bradbury-Miller Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Mandy Travis as the new executive director of the Mid York Library System in Utica, NY. Ms. Travis is an accomplished library professional with over two decades of experience in public library management and development. Most recently, she served as the director of the Northern Onondaga Public Library in Cicero, NY, where she oversaw a library district with three branches, 48 staff members, and a budget of $2.7 million. Her leadership emphasizes strategic planning, policy development, and staff growth, ensuring the libraries meet community needs.

2024 brought challenges across many sectors, but it also showcased the resilience and innovation of top recruiting leaders who rose to meet the moment. Across the board, from non-profits, the Fed, sports teams, research organizations, to start-ups, the Fortune 500, and PE-backed companies, top leaders were in high demand to help steer organizations through significant

December 20, 2024 – Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has been selected by Ploughshares to lead in its hunt for a new executive director. This executive will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and guidance across all departments while supporting the president and board chair. This executive-level role involves fostering organizational alignment, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring the achievement of Ploughshares’ mission and goals. The executive director reports directly to the president and serves as a key member of the executive and senior leadership teams. They directly oversee development, finance, communications, program, field building, and human resources.

HealthSearch Partners (HSP) was recently retained by Adventist HealthCare to lead in its search for a new CHRO. Ivan Bartolome, president and CEO of HSP, is leading the assignment. The CHRO is a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team. He/she provides direction on the workforce implications of overall strategy and develops innovative HR solutions to meet the workforce challenges facing the healthcare environment, according to HealthSearch Partners. The firm notes that the CHRO partners with entity executives and HR departments to ensure best practices are consistently achieved in recruitment, retention, talent management, performance management, employee engagement and relations, compensation, and benefits administration.

December 23, 2024 – In 2024, the recruiting industry experienced a mix of challenges and opportunities. Recruiters sought innovative ways to deliver value to their clients, as many firms faced dips in revenues and search activity. Investor-driven market consolidation continued to reshape the landscape. Search consultants faced hurdles such as recession fears, talent shortages, and a candidate-driven market. Meanwhile, talent acquisition for the private equity sector emerged as a key area of focus and growth. These trends dominated our newswires, rankings and market intelligence reports in 2024. As we do every year, Hunt Scanlon Media took on the challenge of selecting our Top 10 stories that shaped the recruiting landscape.

December 23, 2024 – Spencer Stuart recently appointed Miranda Pode as leader of the firm’s North America region. “The exciting opportunities shaping the foundation of our future are often built upon the hard work of those who came before us,” Ms. Pode said in a LinkedIn post. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to Eric Leventhal who continued our rich history of inspiring leadership and unwavering dedication—thank you Eric for paving the way for our continued success.”