KBRS is proud to announce the launch of the Emerging Indigenous Leaders Scholarship, developed in partnership with Indigenous Treaty Partners (ITP). Recognizing the importance of Indigenous leadership, KBRS acknowledges the privilege of living and working on the traditional territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. Through consultation work, KBRS has collaborated with Indigenous scholars, leaders, and Elders, deepening its understanding of the impact of leadership and the importance of supporting emerging leaders. This scholarship is designed to assist Indigenous students in advancing their post-secondary education while enhancing their leadership skills. About the Scholarship: Indigenous students currently enrolled in post-secondary education are encouraged to apply for the scholarship, valued at $2,500. The application deadline is February 17, 2025. connect with KBRS

Çağrı Alkaya named Global Chair in leadership transition Çağrı Alkaya, Managing Partner of Stanton Chase London and former Board member and Vice Chair, Regions, has been elected as Global Chair of the Board at Stanton Chase, succeeding Kristof Reynvoet.  Panos Manolopoulos, Managing Partner at Stanton Chase Dubai and Greater China, will assume the role of Global Vice Chair, Regions, vacated by Çağrı Alkaya.  The Board will maintain its strong foundation of leadership with continuing members Bernardita Mena Aldunate (Global Vice Chair, People Excellence), Ken Nimitz (Global Vice Chair, Finance), and Tom Christensen (Global Vice Chair, Practice Groups), whose expertise and experience will continue to be assets to the organization.  “The past years have been an incredible journey,” said Kristof Reynvoet. “Working alongside such accomplished colleagues, we’ve not only achieved milestone after milestone but also built strong foundations for future growth. I can’t think of anyone better suited than Çağrı to lead us into our next chapter.” “I’m truly honored to take on this role,” said Çağrı Alkaya. “Kristof has been a wonderful colleague, leader, and friend to many of us. Building on our work of the past two years, we’ll continue to focus on what matters most—our people, our clients, and the collaborative spirit that makes Stanton Chase [...]

Amrop appoints JOMON Associates as its new team in Tokyo, marking the group’s re-entry in the Japanese market and adding significant coverage in the Asia Pacific region.  Led by Naohiro Furuta, CEO, JOMON Associates is Japan’s premier leadership advisory firm, offering services in senior Executive Search, Board & Corporate Governance Consulting, Leadership Assessment and Executive Coaching.  With 13 consultants and a team of 30 employees, the firm serves more than 200 companies, constituting about one-third of Japan’s major companies and representing Japan’s key industry sectors, including Industrial & Automotive, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer & Retail, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Finance & Insurance, IT and Telecommunications.  The firm's deep connection to the local Japanese market is matched by its unsurpassed reputation for quality and its innovative approach to executive search. By offering personalized leadership advisory and board services in addition to its acclaimed recruitment solutions, JOMON Associates is well-positioned to support companies in their quest for transformative leaders.  “Japan is a significant market for executive search and leadership consulting, and we are delighted welcome JOMON Associates to our global team,” says Annika Farin, Chair of the global Amrop Partnership. “We are now able to directly serve multinational companies operating in Japan as well as Japanese companies [...]