Press Release
New York, NY, May 12, 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 Executive Intelligence Group as a new Member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards.
Based in Canberra, Australia, Executive Intelligence Group is a small, women-owned business established in 2008. The firm has nearly 20 years of experience providing executive search, chair and board member recruitment, recruitment management and scribing services, and professional development. For Executive Intelligence Group, the “human touch” is paramount to every assignment and the team prides themselves on striking the right balance between quality process strong judgement, wise counsel and personal contact with clients and candidates.
Executive Intelligence Group Co-Founders and Principals Tricia Searson and Karina Duffey said: “We are delighted to have been accepted into the AESC’s membership. As the only Canberra-based business to hold this membership, it marks an important milestone for us — one that affirms our foundational values and provides independent recognition of the quality and rigour of work we deliver for our clients.”
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.
