FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2025 Starfish Partners Welcomes Scott Huey as Managing Partner Joining Kaye/Bassman International Construction Practice Plano, TX – Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for specialized professional and executive search firms, proudly announces the acquisition of Huey Enterprises, Inc. (HEI), led by industry expert Scott Huey. As part of this transition, Scott will join Kaye/Bassman International Corp. (KBIC), a Starfish Partners company, as Managing Partner, working alongside Lee Martin, Managing Director of KBIC’s Midwest-focused Construction Practice, to expand the firm’s presence across the commercial real estate and construction industries. Huey Enterprises, Inc. (HEI) has ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2025 Starfish Partners Acquires HireMinds PLANO, Texas – Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for specialized professional and executive search firms, is pleased to announce its acquisition of HireMinds, a Boston-based executive search firm with deep expertise in marketing, communications, life sciences, and finance & accounting recruitment. This strategic partnership expands the Starfish Partners family of companies and enhances its capabilities in high-growth, high-impact sectors. Founded in 1998, HireMinds has earned a strong reputation for delivering top talent through a relationship-driven, consultative approach. With a core team that has worked together for ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Direct Recruiters Expands Food Industry Practice with Key Player, Owen Carryl, Head of Starfish Partners Food Executive Recruiting July 30, 2024 Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners company, is thrilled to announce the expanded capabilities and service offerings of the Food & Beverage practice area in collaboration with Owen Carryl, Head of Starfish Partners Food. For over 8 years, Owen has led the Food industry practice at Kaye/Bassman, consulting with food and beverage manufacturers across the US and Canada. He assists these organizations in building high-performing leadership teams within Research & Development, Food Safety & Quality ...