New York, NY, March 10, 2026 — The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the firms that place and advise the world’s leaders, is pleased to welcome
RSAcademics as a new Member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards.
Based in London, UK, RSAcademics is a global executive search and consultancy firm working exclusively with schools. For more than 20 years, the firm has combined its first-hand experience in schools with specialist expertise in strategy, research, marketing, and finance to support governors and leaders with their most important leadership decisions. RSAcademics employs dual services – leadership recruitment and consultancy and research – to ensure a lasting impact on schools and their communities.
RSAcademics Chief Executive Officer Heather Styche-Patel said: “Joining AESC marks an important step in RSAcademics’ continued growth as an international executive search and leadership consultancy focused solely on schools. Our work sits at the intersection of leadership recruitment, research and strategic advisory, giving us a distinctive perspective on how leadership shapes organisational success over time. We are proud to meet AESC’s global standards and look forward to collaborating with fellow member firms as we continue supporting schools and school groups around the world.”
About AESC
AESC Member firms place and advise the world’s board directors and C-suite leaders. Founded in 1959, AESC represents the global gold standard in executive search and leadership consulting, bringing together over 16,000 professionals in more than 80 countries. AESC Members are rigorously vetted to meet the highest standards in the profession, with only the top tier accepted into Membership.
To serve and promote its Members, AESC holds exclusive multi-day events and summits across the globe; provides in-person and online educational seminars and courses; operates the BlueSteps platform connecting candidates with AESC Member firms; publishes extensive industry research, as well as Executive Talent magazine; and provides access to exclusive Insight Exchanges and partnerships to assist Members with virtually every part of their business operations.
