The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX: CWL.TO), a Toronto-based executive search firm, announced the appointment of Elan Pratzer as managing partner, Canada. Pratzer has more than 26 years of executive search experience, previously serving as managing director, Canada after selling his own firm to Korn/Ferry. Pratzer will be responsible for the development of new business and client relationships, the recruitment of partners, and fostering success.

Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE:RHI) has named Robert Kaleta as its regional vice president. Kaleta will oversee the San Jose and San Mateo, Calif. Offices of Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group. Before working for Robert Half, Kaleta held key leadership positions at other unnamed technology and staffing organizations.

Protiviti Inc., the business consulting and internal audit business of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI), announced that Brian Christensen has been promoted to executive vice president and global leader of the firm’s internal audit and financial controls solution. Christensen has more than 25 years of experience and was a founding managing director of Protiviti. He will be responsible for the development and execution of the company’s internal audit offerings.

Korn/Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY) announced that Casey Kelly has joined the company’s industrial and supply chain practices. Kelly has more than 20 years of global executive and line management experience. He will specialize in international C-suite and board searches in the industrial markets and will advise clients on talent and recruiting development. Kelly will be based in the firm’s Singapore office.

The American Staffing Association announced that Steve Berchem has been promoted to chief operating officer. He joined the ASA in 1998, serving as vice president until his recent appointment and currently has principal oversight of the association’s marketing, public relations, publications, research functions and corporate alliances.