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Industry Spotlight | Relationship-Driven Executive Search in the Age of AI with Tom Wilson, Partner- Buffkin/Baker

As AI accelerates across recruiting, the firms pulling ahead aren’t chasing tools—they’re doubling down on relationships. In this Industry Spotlight, Kortney Harmon sits down with Tom Wilson, Partner at Buffkin/Baker, to unpack what actually keeps recruiting leaders relevant as automation, speed, and expectations continue to rise.

The conversation explores how client and candidate expectations have shifted across industries, where AI creates real leverage, and why human judgment, context, and trust remain irreplaceable. Rather than focusing on tactics, Tom offers a leadership perspective on…

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