Welcome to this week's News Round-Up!

Russell Reynolds Associates & Hogan Assessments Extend Exclusive Partnership to Advance the Science of C-Suite Assessment. Russell Reynolds Associates and Hogan Assessments, a global leader in personality assessment and leadership development, announced a 5-year extension to their global, exclusive partnership designed to increase the success rate of executive appointments and accelerate the development of rising leaders. Read more.

Boyden, a premier leadership and talent advisory firm with more than 75 offices in over 45 countries, has recently named Katia Pina Senior Director of Global Leadership Consulting Center of Excellence. Through the creation of the Global Leadership Consulting Center of Excellence, Boyden will accelerate the development of leadership skills and solutions from the combination of in-house leadership expertise, strong partnerships and the intersection of innovation, scientific research, and industry-led knowledge. It will serve as a collective global center where tools, methods and unique leadership strategies are developed and deployed for clients.. Read the full story here.

The Rise of Chief Sustainability Officers at CPG Companies. As the business imperative grows for thought leadership and action in areas related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, more CPG companies are carving out a new executive position—that of chief sustainability officer. Read the full article.