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headhunters

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Europe’s biggest bank by assets tapped headhunters in late 2024 to find a replacement for Mark Tucker, who has since left to join Hong Kong insurer AIA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

In November, Britain's domestic intelligence agency warned that Chinese spies disguised as headhunters had targeted parliamentarians online.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Other headhunters who scout for Indian talent from US universities corroborate this change in sentiment.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

Investment bankers and headhunters say the talent flight could change the competitive position of many banks when technology firms decide to embark on big deals again.

From Reuters • Jun. 22, 2023

“You make it to keep the headhunters off you. Look, there they are!”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee