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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ON Partners Strengthens Its Expertise in People and Talent Executive Search with Key Addition of Cher Murphy As Partner
Cher Murphy CLEVELAND, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ON Partners, a retained executive search firm building C-level and board leadership teams for high-growth public, private equity, and venture capital-backed companies, has named Cher Murphy, a successful founder, executive, and expert in talent management, leadership development, and organizational transformation, as its newest partner. Murphy comes to ON Partners after founding her own consultancy, The Murphy Advisory. She has advised leaders on building organizational capability and coached executives on leading effective global teams for clients, including Amazon, Quanta Services, Yamamotoyama, and Activant Capital. Her career includes serving clients across VC / founder-led organizations, PE portfolio companies, and Fortune 50 / FTSE 100 organizations. As a talent advisor to C-Suite leaders, Cher was invited to join Marshall Goldsmith's prestigious 100 Coaches, an exclusive group of the world's foremost executive coaches, consultants, and visionary thought leaders. Additionally, Murphy is Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School and Guest Faculty at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business for Executive Education, teaching talent strategy and organizational theory. 'From executive search consultant to Chief People Officer to entrepreneur and back again, we are the lucky recipients of Cher's return to her roots in a field that she has been pioneering for more than 15 years,' said Bryan Buck, managing partner at ON Partners. 'She is a powerhouse in the future of talent and has been a trusted advisor to CEOs and Chief People Officers for many years. In addition, Cher brings a broad influential network and energy for helping companies build and develop strong leadership to our team.' 'I grew up in executive search and was energized by the blend of human behavioral science, strategy, and financial analysis required to place a leader who can truly transform a company's future,' said Murphy. 'Since then, I've served as a Chief People Officer, Chief Talent Officer, founded a firm advising executive teams and Boards, and dedicated time to giving back. Each chapter has shaped how I think about leadership, culture, and long-term impact. I return to executive search with a unique perspective and deep clarity about what transformative leadership truly requires. I chose ON Partners because they are like-minded in leading with a human-first approach, and I can't wait to get started.' Additionally, Murphy is an Advisor for Transform, the people-driven thought leadership ecosystem, an Advisor for Sempervirens Venture Capital, and an Advisor for Ask Approach, advancing inquiry-driven leadership. Philanthropically, Murphy is an Advisory Board member for the Mentor Project and a member of the Board of Directors for AID International, a nonprofit organization that partners with Haitian communities to become self-sustainable amidst the current political unrest. ON Partners has been named to the HR and Diversity Power 65 Recruiting list for the past three years by market research firm Hunt Scanlon. Its People and Talent executive search experts lead searches for C-level executives, including Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO), Chief People Officers, Human Resource Officers, and executives specializing in People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Change and People Analytics. About ON Partners In a high-tech world, our difference is human. ON Partners is a pure-play retained executive search firm building C-level and board leadership teams for high-growth private and public companies, private equity, and venture capital. With a partner-led, high-touch model, clients gain direct access to seasoned partners who lead every search. Our boutique structure enables speed and precision while delivering elite talent. ON Partners is the most referred executive search firm in the industry— 85% of our clients return for a second search, 95% of new business comes from referrals, and clients and candidates rate their experience with us 4.9 out of 5. Consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S., ON Partners has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms and has appeared on the Inc. 500/5000 List nine times. Contact:Jennifer A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: Contact: Jennifer Greene Illuminate-Communications in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ON Partners' 2025 Women's Report Reveals the Pay Gap Between Executive Men and Women Continues to Narrow
CLEVELAND, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ON Partners, a pure-play retained executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams, has released its 2025 Women's Report in honor of Women's History Month. The report, which analyzes over 1,000 senior-level executive searches over the last few years within ON Partners' proprietary database, shows the gap between executive men and executive women's compensation is narrowing and women are gaining ground in senior leadership (SVP) roles. The World Economic Forum's June 2024 Global Gender Gap research study found that in North America, it will take 106 years for women to achieve economic parity with men. ON Partners' research shows a better outlook in the executive suite. The Report revealed that the average total compensation for executive women was $457k compared to executive men's average of $486k. The $29k difference comes in lower than last year's difference of $36k. In addition, compensation for both men and women increased in 2024, with women's compensation increasing at a higher rate than men's. A notable finding is that while the compensation gap continues to narrow, women come in lower than men on total compensation often due to lower bonuses and sign-on bonuses. 'It is important for women to evaluate their total compensation package, not just their guaranteed base salaries,' said Tara Flickinger, partner at ON Partners. 'Companies are unlikely to offer a sign-on bonus unless there is an ask from the candidate in the negotiation process and the same is true on bonus potential. The latter is crucial because asking for an increase in performance-based compensation signals a candidate is betting on herself, which is music to hiring managers' ears.' The top senior-level placements of CEO and COO still have a wide disparity with women appointments coming in at 8.1% and 9.1%, respectively. However, a positive trend is that senior leadership roles (SVP level), which are often a pipeline to the C-Suite, show women getting about 25% of the placements with total compensation being slightly higher than their male counterparts. 'The trendline of more women in pipeline roles is not at all surprising,' said Bryan Buck, managing partner at ON Partners. 'The investment in talent development over the last decade is continuing to show exponential returns – not just with more women in positions of leadership today, but in the path they're creating for the next generation that's having a compounding effect. Women today aren't just leading by example, they're bringing it to life for those who are up next.' Other findings include: The CFO role is one in which women are making strides in compensation. Women are just above 20% of CFO placements, and their total compensation is higher with an average of $450k vs. $440k. Women are making strides in tech roles, which have traditionally favored male executives. Among the CTO and CITO positions ON Partners has placed over the past two years, the top earners have been female executives. Chief Product Officer (CPO) compensation is also very comparable between men and women. 'The CIO and CTO functions have historically been highly technical, requiring deep engineering expertise, but these roles have evolved,' said Nina McMaster, partner at ON Partners. 'Today, these leaders are viewed not just through a technical lens, but as business-critical positions requiring leadership, strategy, communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Companies are recognizing that a diverse leadership team brings better decision-making and business outcomes. The result is more negotiating power for women when moving into these positions.' About ON Partners Established in 2006, ON Partners is the only pure-play executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams. We rebuilt the institution of executive search for the way you work, with an approach that includes present partners who engage with clients from the first brief to the final decision, individually crafted solutions unique to each client, and an easier experience overall. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms and to the Inc. 500/5000 List nine times, ON Partners is consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S. Media Contact Jennifer Greene
