AESC Partners

The following firms and individuals are Sponsors or Strategic Alliance Partners of the AESC. These organizations provide a wide range of products and services of benefit to Executive Search Professionals, Senior Executives, and Human Resources executives and their practices. Read more about becoming an AESC Strategic Partner.

These firms support the AESC by participating in and underwriting a number of our events, publications, and programs. Please consider their services when evaluating vendors, and contact our Senior Manager of Global Partnerships, epark@aesc.org, for any referrals or personal introductions.

Please use the links below to view AESC Partners in each category:

The Mintz Group sets the standard for background checking of executive and board candidates, from long list to finalist, globally. As an Official Partner of the AESC, The Mintz Group provides AESC member firms with preferred service and pricing. | More information on The Mintz Group

The McQuaig System™ supports Executive Search Consultants as they help their clients acquire, retain and develop high performing talent. Our easy to use web based assessments enable you to create objective behavioral job profiles that bring clarity and consensus to your client’s hiring team. | More information on The McQuaig Institute

BlueSteps is an exclusive database of only the highest level executives, serving as a resource for both executives who wish to connect with AESC member recruiters, and as an exclusive resource for AESC Members seeking candidates and sources. | More information on BlueSteps

CareerLink is a one-source CV bank and job board exclusive to INSEAD, providing you direct access to a top-of-class talent pool. | More information on CareerLink from INSEAD

Founded in 1973, IE has been consistently ranked among the very best leading management school by FT, Bloomberg-Business Week or Forbes. | More information on IE Business School

Ivy Exec is a leading online recruiting company focusing exclusively on the placement of highly qualified candidates. | More information on Ivy Exec

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the recognized authority on corporate governance delivering the information and insights that corporate board members need to confidently confront complex business challenges and enhance shareowner value. | More information on National Association of Corporate Directors

The AESC is proud to align with The Wall Street Journal to reinforce the value of retained search. The objective of this relationship is to provide high-visibility forum supporting the value proposition of retained search and the industry as a whole, and where AESC members can showcase their individual firms. | More information on Wall Street Journal

Cluen’s latest version of their executive search software, Encore 5, is the solution preferred by top search professionals worldwide | More information on Cluen Encore

An International Research Organization providing research services exclusively to the Executive Search Industry | More information on Phoenix Executive

AIRS, the global leader in recruitment training offers six industry-recognized certifications and more than 35 courses. | More information on AIRS

The International Association for Corporate & Professional Recruitment's (IACPR) mission is to provide the senior-level recruitment community with opportunities to network, share best practices and build cutting-edge expertise within a collaborative environment. | More information on IACPR

Regus is the world’s largest provider of workplace solutions, offering the widest range of products and services that allow individuals and companies to work however, wherever, and whenever they need to. | More information on Regus

The Hanover has partnered with the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) to create a comprehensive insurance program for Executive Search Consultants that includes enhanced insurance protection | More information on The Hanover Insurance Group

The HR Certification Institute is an internationally recognized certifying organization for the Human Resource profession. | More information on The HR Certification Institute