Coulter Partners announces a further strengthening of its senior leadership with Ian Coyne joining the Managing Partners group. In addition to this strategic leadership expansion, the firm further refined the structure of its Senior Leadership team, with Joe Coulter assuming a new role as Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Charlotte James being promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ian Coyne, who joined Coulter Partners in 2019, is invited to the Managing Partners group to enhance the firm’s Organizational and Leadership Advisory Services, with an emphasis on the intersection of technology, health, and science. Ian brings a highly strategic and specialized background to the leadership team, drawing on 14 years in international executive search and assessment with leading global search firms, and 11 years in management consulting and technology. He is a key specialist in understanding the impact of digital transformation on industries, companies, and leadership teams. Based in London, Ian previously served as Chief Growth Officer at Europe’s leading digital executive search firm and was Global Head of Knowledge for Russell Reynolds Associates. Ian holds a BSc in Computer Science and AI from the University of Manchester, UK, a Diploma in Advanced Business Management from the University of Edinburgh, UK, and an Executive MBA from ENPC in Paris, France. Ian is also a [...]

HTP Group, a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm, announces that Govert Doedijns has joined as Partner based in Benelux. Govert brings more than 30 years of international experience across Europe and the United States, combining deep expertise in human resources, leadership consulting, and transformation. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with top-level executives from over 40 nationalities, supporting them in driving business performance, building alignment, and leading transformational change. Before joining HTP, Govert was a senior executive at a global fintech firm. Prior to that, he held senior leadership and consulting roles with leading global firms, including Heidrick & Struggles, The Ayers Group, and Executive Core. He has advised clients such as ABN AMRO, American Express, Campbell Soup, Cisco, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, KPN, Mars, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley among others, in areas of leadership, transformation, and organisational effectiveness. A Certified Executive Coach and Coach Supervisor, Govert holds degrees from INSEAD and HEC Paris, and has conducted doctoral research in Organisational Behaviour at Henley Business School. He has also served as Adjunct Professor at several business schools, where he continues to contribute to executive education and leadership development. Fluent in Dutch, English, and French, Govert is known [...]

IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com) announces new appointments to its Board of Directors. The appointments were confirmed during IIC Partners’ Annual General Meeting in Bangkok on October 21, 2025. The candidates were recommended by the 2025 Nominating Committee, composed of Charlotte Eblinger-Mitterlechner (Vienna), Jeff Harris (Columbus), and Jyoti Bowen Nath (Mumbai). The new appointments are as follows: Directors Richard Jackson, Managing Director, JacksonGrant Executive (Bangkok) appointed as Board Director, Asia Pacific for a two-year term. Sam Dinte, President, Dinte Executive Search (Washington, D.C.) re-elected as Board Director, Americas for a three-year term. Thayanie Ujino, Managing Partner, FESA Group (São Paulo) re-elected as Board Director, Americas for a two-year term. Richard Jackson, the new Board Director for Asia Pacific, commented, “Since joining IIC Partners, I’ve been impressed by the openness, professionalism, and depth of expertise across the network. I look forward to offering a regional perspective, while contributing to process improvement, collaborative initiatives, and technology advancement. Asia Pacific is one of the fastest-advancing markets for executive search, and I am excited to contribute as the region accelerates towards higher standards and increased global collaboration.” Vice Chairs Three members of the Board were appointed to Vice Chair positions for a one-year term: Ian Brenner, Senior Managing Director, GlassRatner [...]