June 10, 2026 – New York, NY – IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s leading providers of executive search and leadership consulting services, is pleased to welcome Infinitas into membership. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Infinitas expands IIC Partners’ capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Infinitas is a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to connecting visionary organizations with exceptional talent. Centered on a people-first philosophy, the firm goes beyond traditional recruitment to build enduring, strategic partnerships. Their expert team brings decades of global experience, delivering tailored solutions across executive search, interim leadership, and board and executive talent advisory. Infinitas distinguishes itself through a True Search methodology that seamlessly integrates expert human insight with cutting-edge technology. By combining rigorous local market intelligence with sophisticated talent mapping and data analysis, Infinitas ensures precision, speed, and lasting impact in every engagement. Their end-to-end partnership model supports clients through every stage of the talent lifecycle, from initial briefing and succession planning to negotiation and onboarding. The firm boasts expansive expertise across New Zealand’s most influential sectors, with a key focus on private equity, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, energy and renewables, and retail. Additionally, Infinitas serves the financial services sector through its dedicated [...]

NEW YORK and ZURICH, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer Stuart, a leading global advisory firm, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates, a Zurich-based, founder-led leadership advisory firm, through which Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will be integrated into Spencer Stuart. Combining the two organizations marks an important step in Spencer Stuart's strategy to expand its client reach and offering in key markets globally, enabling leaders and their organizations to perform with excellence. "Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates is a highly respected market leader with deep relationships with many of the most iconic and important businesses and organizations in Switzerland and beyond," said Jordan Brugg, Chief Executive Officer of Spencer Stuart. "We are excited to welcome Bjørn back to Spencer Stuart, where he began his illustrious career, as we continue to define a new category of client advisory at the intersection of leadership and strategy." The addition of Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates will strengthen Spencer Stuart's competitive position and deepen its relevance in a strategically important market. Founded 33 years ago by Dr. Bjørn Johansson, the firm has built a strong reputation for advising leading organizations across healthcare, industry, luxury, and financial services. Its longstanding client relationships and deep local expertise complement [...]

Raines International recently celebrated a remarkable milestone as Allen Geller, Managing Director, marked his 50th anniversary with the firm. Geller joined Raines in 1976 and has since built an extraordinary legacy as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike. Over the course of his career, he has completed senior-level executive searches across human resources, investments, legal, strategy, and technology functions, as well as board director assignments. His five decades with Raines reflect not only his deep expertise in executive search, but also his enduring commitment to the firm’s people, clients, and continued growth. At a recent celebration honoring his anniversary, Geller shared reflections on his time at Raines and offered words of appreciation and encouragement to his colleagues. “You were special before you joined the company. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have been hired,” Geller said. “You brought those exceptional skills and talents with you and helped the firm grow and improve. Thank you for being here and for staying here.” He continued, “I look around the table and I see exceptional people who created an amazing track record, people who are smart, talented, and driven. I see a phenomenal future for all of you and for the firm. Thank [...]