The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) is the worldwide professional association for retained executive search consulting firms.  The AESC promotes the highest professional standards in executive search through its industry recognized Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines.  The AESC also serves to broaden public understanding of the executive search process and acts as an advocate for the interests of its member firms.

The AESC also provides BlueSteps.com, a career management service for senior executives, and CorporateConnect, a service for HR professionals offering search industry information and access to the AESC membership directory.

Read more about The Value of Retained Executive Search and the AESC.