US executive search firm Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson has appointed Theodore M Gregory as managing director, diversity practice, in the firm’s New York City and Washington, DC offices.

Gregory joins Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson from financial services firm JP Morgan Chase, where he was managing director, talent & sourcing. During his career he has served as MD at Bank of America, senior vice president at Lehman Brothers and vice president of investment bank Salomon.

Laura Musfeldt has joined US healthcare search firm Integrated Healthcare Strategies as vice president. Musfeldt brings more than 20 years of healthcare executive search experience and specialises in recruiting top leadership positions across all functions of the healthcare industry.

Elsewhere in the region, international executive search firm CTPartners has opened in Mexico City, enhancing the firm’s regional coverage throughout Latin America. Headquartered in Miami, US, the region has offices in Bogotá, Caracas, Lima, Mexico, Santiago and São Paulo.

Lourit Andrade joins CTPartners as associate to complement the Latin American team of 19 senior partners and principals, and support staff. Gabriela Castilla is appointed as associate, supporting the Mexican team.