The Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University‘s global leadership development center, and Stanton Chase’s Baltimore and Washington DC offices are coming together to form a strategic partnership focused on leadership development, global citizenship, and career pathways for the Lehigh University and Iacocca Institute communities.The partnership will help students and alumni build career skills and leadership experience while creating opportunities for discussions about global leadership and workplace trends. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of global leaders,” Iacocca Institute Executive Director Scott Koerwer said. ” By joining forces with Stanton Chase’s Mid-Atlantic team, we’re providing our community with unparalleled access to global career insights, executive mentorship, and leadership development resources that are both timely and deeply relevant.” Stanton Chase Executive Joins Iacocca Institute Advisory BoardMickey Matthews, Managing Director at Stanton Chase, will join the Iacocca Executive Fellows Advisory Board. Matthews has held international leadership roles in Stanton Chase for more than 20 years, including six years as Global Chair of the firm. Career Coaching and Mentorship Services for Students and AlumniStarting this fall, Stanton Chase’s Baltimore and Washington DC offices will provide employment trend insights at local, national, and global levels, including industry-specific expertise to students, alumni, and program participants. Consultants from the firm will offer career coaching, [...]

Solis Arias Becomes the First Global Chair from the Americas, Marking a New Chapter for the Global Executive Search PartnershipAltoPartners, the international partnership of independently owned executive search and leadership advisory firms, is proud to announce the appointment of Santiago Solis Arias as the new AltoPartners Global Chair. Solis Arias, a senior partner at Executive Connection SAS in Colombia, becomes the fifth Global Chair in the alliance’s history and the first to be appointed from the Americas.With a strong track record in executive search and deep ties across the region, Solis Arias’s appointment underscores AltoPartners’ ongoing commitment to global growth and inclusive leadership. He succeeds Sonal Agrawal, who has served with distinction and led the partnership through a period of strong growth, cohesion, and increased member collaboration.“As we look to the future, I am deeply honoured to serve as Global Chair of AltoPartners,” said Solis Arias. “Building on the exceptional work of my predecessor Sonal Agrawal, my focus will be on advancing the global growth of our global group, while continuing to nurture the culture of trust, collaboration, and mutual support that defines AltoPartners. On behalf of AltoPartners, I thank Sonal Agrawal for her outstanding leadership and her valuable contribution [...]