Executive Search
NYC executive-search and human-capital consulting firm for C-suite and board roles across sports, media, entertainment and consumer sectors.
About
James & Co is a New York executive-search and leadership-consulting firm (founded 2002 by Michele James and Roysi Erbes) specialising in C-suite and board placements across sports, media, entertainment, technology and consumer sectors, plus performance management and organizational design. Acquired by United Talent Agency (UTA) in 2023 as a new executive-search division.
Leadership
founders · executives- Michele JamesFounder
- Roysi ErbesFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Jun 25, 2026
- Jun 25, 2026
- Apr 30, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025
- Oct 1, 2025
- Apr 23, 2025
Executive Search in the news
All news →The Talent Studios has launched Determined People™ , an agentic AI-enabled cognitive engine designed to transform recruitment into a precise, evidence-driven science. Built by veteran executive search consultants and…
Apr 23, 2025San Diego’s HelloSky Secures $5.5M Seed Funding to Scale AI-Powered Executive Search ToolHelloSky , formerly known as Skyminyr, has raised $5.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its AI-powered talent intelligence platform tailored for executive search. With $1 million in ARR already…
Sep 6, 2024Bullhorn Acquires KonaSearch to Revolutionize Talent Sourcing for Executive Search on SalesforceBullhorn , a leader in software for staffing and recruitment, has acquired Massachusetts-based KonaSearch to enhance its sourcing capabilities on the Salesforce platform. KonaSearch provides an advanced search solution…
Nov 1, 2023Creative Talent Endeavors launches AI-powered 'Fairantee™' algorithm to inject transparency into executive search pricingFairantee™ breaks the traditional pricing model of recruiting search firms and allows clients to understand what goes into what they pay CHARLOTTE, NC - October 31, 2023 - Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE), a retained…
Jun 20, 2023UTA Acquires Executive Search and Consulting Firm James & Co.New UTA Division to be Led by Industry Veterans Michele James and Roysi Erbes BEVERLY HILLS, CA (June 20, 2023) – UTA , a global leader in talent, entertainment, sports and advisory, has acquired James & Co., a leading…
Jun 25, 2026Chuhai.tips Launches HR Services in China to Help Global Companies Connect with Trusted Local HR Service ProvidersChuhai.tips has introduced HR Services in China, a dedicated service entry point helping global companies connect with trusted China-based HR service providers across EOR, payroll, recruitment, employment compliance,…
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