Market Update: The impact of a down market on executive placements.
by Jackson Ross, Partner Frequently, I am asked how a down market impacts a search firm’s client engagement and the executive-level talent in the market for their next role. The
Kotaro Nakamura Named As Chair of the Iowa State University Department of Interior Design
Kotaro Nakamura on recently being named the Chair of the Iowa State University Department of Interior Design. This announcement comes following an international search led by Ma
Authenticity.
by Ryan Baggett, Associate Partner As someone who works in the executive search industry, I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with many skilled leaders who have mastered th
Jen Coleman, Partner, joins WBL
Jen Coleman, Partner, has joined WBL (Women Business Leaders of the US Health Care Industry Foundation), a member organization housing the premier network of women e
Mike O’Donnell Named as New Director for the Center for Industrial Research & Service at Iowa State University
Iowa State University has named Mike O’Donnell as the Director for The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), where he will lead the overall strategic direction. Thi
Dr. James Payne Named as Dean, Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University has named Dr. James Payne as Dean of the Spears School of Business, following a comprehensive national search led by Martin Baker and Chels
Buffkin / Baker Names Ann Yates Partner
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., 2023–Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Ann Yates as a partner in the firm’s higher education practi
University of Mississippi appoints Viola Acoff as Dean, School of Engineering
Congratulations to award-winning researcher and educator Viola Acoff on being named Dean of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. This announcement follows
Shan Hood named President at The Wise Company
The Wise Company has named Shan Hood as President following a comprehensive search led by Jackson Ross and Ashley Stephens. The Wise Company was founded in 1961 by Charles W. Wise
Buffkin / Baker Names Jackson Ross Partner
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., 2023– Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jackson Ross to partner, where he will be responsible for cr