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IIC Partners Opens New Office in Tokyo Through FocusCore

IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s leading providers of executive search and leadership consulting services, announced its expansion into Japan by welcoming FocusCore Group K.K. into membership. Located in Tokyo, FocusCore deepens IIC Partners’ capabilities in one of the world’s most dynamic economic centers. Founded in 2011, FocusCore is a premier executive search firm specializing in leadership roles across Finance and Accounting, Consumer Markets, Professional Services, Industrial, and Life Sciences and Healthcare. In addition to its core executive search services, FocusCore offers clients specialized Executive Coaching and Interim Leadership solutions. With over 50 years of combined local market experience on its leadership team, FocusCore is a trusted advisor to international businesses operating in Japan. The firm is recognized for its long-term partnership model and its commitment to excellence, transparency, and collaboration.  As a respected thought leader, the firm also produces “The FocusCore Podcast,” providing valuable insights into Japan’s business landscape. Dr. David Sweet, Founder and CEO of FocusCore, commented, “Joining IIC Partners connects us with a global network of exceptional firms, deeply enhancing our cross-border search capabilities. We are excited to leverage global best practices and industry insights for our clients, while sharing our deep understanding of the Japanese [...]

By |2025-10-17T15:13:52-04:00September 2, 2025|Member News|0 Comments

Landmark NACD-AESC Strategic Partnership Strengthens Corporate Board Leadership

Alliance Will Enhance Benefits for Members of Both Associations The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) today announced a landmark strategic partnership between the two leading organizations committed to advancing board leadership. This new relationship brings together NACD, the organization representing corporate board members, with AESC, the organization representing the firms that recruit and place board directors across every corporate vertical. Exclusive, Enhanced Benefits for Members of Both Associations AESC’s executive search and leadership advisory firms are constantly seeking top board talent for new opportunities. NACD’s members are accomplished board leaders who stand to gain from these opportunities. This partnership, which directly connects the memberships of AESC and NACD, uniquely benefits members of both associations as well as the companies they serve. Only through NACD can board members access this exclusive partnership with AESC—gaining tools and insights that enhance their leadership impact. Likewise, companies working with AESC member firms benefit from direct access to NACD’s network of highly qualified board members. This partnership offers unmatched value, available only through this collaboration. As an initial touchpoint, NACD and AESC will deliver custom resources from BlueSteps, AESC’s executive career services platform, to NACD Accelerate™ members. BlueSteps provides [...]

By |2025-10-17T13:15:27-04:00August 26, 2025|Press Release|0 Comments
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