APAC & Middle East

Drawing lessons from interviews with successful leaders worldwide, we will unpack the critical role of leadership and coaching in turbulent times.

The 'future of work' has come early. Covid-19 impacted how organisations view work, use space, and engage with talent. What does Covid-19 mean for the future of work? Will the changes it has bought about stick? What do changes to the future of work mean for executive search and leadership advisory firms? Join us for this focused Idea Exchange to help answer these questions and more. The timing of this meeting best works for members in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Societal, technological, geopolitical, and economic change seems to have sped up in the last 18 months. How do we make sense of rapid change as it applies to our profession and the clients we serve? How will it impact us in the future. We'll hear from an economist who will identify five key issues we should all be aware of. We will then have the opportunity to share our own thoughts and ideas on the big picture issues and the impact of those. The timing of this meeting best works for members in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Competition for exceptional talent to lead portfolio companies is intense. A unique set of leadership traits and experience are needed to overcome challenges and maximize value. Executive search firms are well placed to help organizations succeed in this complicated and challenging environment. Join us to discuss the role of talent in supporting the growth of PE backed organizations.

This Idea Exchange is open to firm owners and will provide an opportunity to discuss operational issues as well as trends in executive search and leadership consulting. The meeting's objective is to exchange best practices for addressing challenges. Attendees will be polled before the meeting to determine the top issues to be addressed at the Exchange. The timing of this meeting best works for members in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. **Please note the date has been changed to 10 June 2021**

Most organisations have needed to quickly adapt to virtual hiring and onboarding. This is likely to be a lasting shift. The pandemic has sped up an existing trends influenced by improvements in video conferencing technology alongside greater concern for the carbon footprint of business. The sudden transition to virtual hiring and onboarding has bought a suite of challenges and opportunities for executive search firms and the clients they serve. This exchange provides an opportunity for individuals at AESC member firms to share and learn about virtual hiring and onboarding.The timing of this meeting best works for members in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Due diligence is an essential part of the leadership hiring process, and helps to preserve the valuable brands of top search firms and the clients they serve. How can search consultants find reliable independent sources of information to combat unfair allegations? The discussion will focus on gathering information through interviews and how to identify, manage, and mitigate risks across Asia. The timing of this meeting best works for members in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

This fast-paced, interactive session for researchers and associates will use facilitated discussion, polling, and break-out groups to share best practices and highlight emerging trends that every researcher and associate should be aware of in 2021. Registered attendees will be polled for key discussion topics before the meeting. The timing of this meeting best works for members in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

AESC Members (global and regional; independent and members of global networks) are united by a strong set of values and standards. AESC's Asia Pacific & Middle East Council meeting, open to council members only, brings members together to discuss resources and best practices with a focus on client results.

AESC Members (global and regional; independent and members of global networks) are united by a strong set of values and standards. AESC's Asia Pacific & Middle East Council meeting, open to council members only, brings members together to discuss resources and best practices with a focus on client results.