Seven Step RPO, a Boston-based recruitment process outsourcing firm, announced Amy Bush joined the company as VP, global client services. Bush most recently held senior leadership roles at London-based RPO firm Alexander Mann Solutions.

Outplacement provider RiseSmart named Hanif Ismail as vice president of products. Ismail most recently was Oracle’s senior director for human capital management cloud go-to-market.

Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (NASD: HSII) announced Angela Gardner rejoined the firm as partner within the global consumer markets practice. She will be based in Los Angeles.

Boyden World Corp. announced Stephen Leung joined its Hong Kong office as a partner in the firm’s global financial services practice.

CTPartners Executive Search Inc. (NYSE MKT: CTP) announced Michel Deschapelles joined the firm as a partner in its Miami office. Deschapelles most recently was a consultant at executive search firm Egon Zehnder.

Executive Search Partners, which targets IT recruiting, announced Bill Rogers joined the firm as partner.

Express Employment Professionals franchisee Zack Daffin opened a branch in Augusta, Ga.