Massey Henry’s Managing Partner Michael Henry was recently featured in Hunt Scanlon Media’s latest article, “A Look at What is Transforming the Executive Search Landscape.”
The article explores how organizations are reshaping executive hiring by demanding greater strategic insights and culturally aligned leadership. In response, executive search firms are evolving their approaches to address the growing complexities of modern executive recruitment, especially in financial services.
For over 30 years, Hunt Scanlon Media has been a leading voice in defining and informing the senior talent management sector.
Click here to read the full article. An excerpt from the feature is provided below.
The financial services sector is grappling with several transformative challenges.
Among the most pressing is the increasing adoption of AI and automation, which is reshaping traditional roles and demanding a workforce skilled in advanced technologies.
AI integration is particularly significant in areas like fraud prevention, customer experience, and operational efficiency, requiring organizations to reimagine their workforce strategies.
Another critical challenge is balancing hybrid work models. While the shift has expanded the talent pool, it has also necessitated policies that ensure cultural cohesion and productivity across diverse work environments.
Additionally, demographic shifts, including the impending retirement of senior leaders, amplify the urgency for succession planning and next-generation leadership development.”
These challenges make executive search much more complex and competitive in the sector.
The demand for leaders adept at navigating technological disruption and economic volatility has heightened.
Clients now seek executives who can drive digital transformation, implement AI strategies, and ensure cybersecurity resilience. Within boards, for example, there is an increased need for competencies related to effective capital allocation.
The competitive hiring landscape has also pushed executive search firms to streamline their processes. Lengthy hiring cycles often result in losing top candidates to faster-moving competitors, emphasizing the need for agility. Moreover, evolving candidate expectations—such as the desire for strategic impact, leadership autonomy, and flexibility—require tailored approaches in sourcing and engaging talent.
Firms must align with these priorities while addressing broader challenges, such as succession planning in the face of a leadership exodus.
À propos de Massey Henry
Massey Henry was created to bring a fresh approach to the traditional field of executive recruitment. Our process is specialized to identify financial services executives and is transparent for clients and candidates alike. Our Partners bring more than 60 years of combined experience in the financial services and executive search industries. We have supported clients across the full spectrum of financial services, including: Retail and commercial banking; Insurance and Reinsurance; Asset management; Capital markets; Wealth management; Credit Unions; Private equity; FinTech; Payments; and Corporate and Investment Banking. Learn more about how our team can support your executive search needs.
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