A leadership trend that has emerged over the past few years is coming to a head, bringing with it a new set of recruitment and talent engagement challenges and opportunities in 2025.
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The global association representing the firms that place and advise the world’s leaders selects new council members and officers The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) represents the $20+ billion global executive search and leadership consulting industry, with member firms spanning 1,200+ offices in 70+ countries. Today, the association announces 2025 officers and representatives to the AESC Regional Councils: Council of the Americas; Council of Asia Pacific; and Council of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Each council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC member executive search and leadership advisory firms who were nominated and voted in for their leadership and professionalism. 2025 Council Officers Americas Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Dallas, TX-based Chief Executive Officer, Ellis Kirk Group, will continue her position as Council Chair. Pilar Brogeras, Mexico City, Mexico-based Managing Director, Global Functional Leader Startups and Scale-ups, Stanton Chase, will maintain her role as Vice Chair. APAC K Sudarshan, Mumbai-based Managing Director, EMA Partners India, and APAC Chair, EMA Partners International, has been appointed Council Chair. Simon Wan, Shanghai-based Chief Executive of Cornerstone International Group worldwide and President of Cornerstone in China, will now serve as Council Vice Chair. EMEA Jacques Bouwens, Amsterdam-based Managing Director, Russell Reynolds [...]
EMA Partners India Ltd has made history as the first executive search firm in India to be listed on the Indian Stock Exchange. Its Initial Public Offering (IPO) opens for public subscription today, marking a significant milestone for the industry. To commemorate this achievement, MediaCast features an exclusive conversation with K Sudarshan, Chairman & Managing Director of EMA Partners India Ltd. With over two decades in executive search, Sudarshan discusses the IPO’s structure, capital goals, and plans for reinvestment to drive growth. He highlights EMA Partners’ commitment to strengthening its leadership team and integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance recruitment efficiency. connect with ema partners
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) today announced a partnership with Chiefs Group to connect companies in Brazil and throughout Latin America with the executives they need to address their most pressing business challenges. The partnership brings together Heidrick & Struggles' extensive on-demand experience and Chiefs Group's diverse database of more than 1,200 senior executives to drive greater leadership outcomes in the region. "The dynamic landscape in Latin America demands not only innovative strategies but also a whole new caliber of executive leadership," said Sunny Ackerman, global managing partner, On-Demand Talent. "Chiefs Group has a deep understanding of the local market and a proven track record of advancing business leadership. Our partnership uniquely positions us to meet emerging client needs with speed and strengthen executive leadership capabilities to create transformative, sustainable growth for Brazilian and Latin American companies." Since 2020, Chiefs Group has served as an Open Talent Economy platform connecting C-level and senior executives with on-demand assignments across sectors and functions. With an experienced leadership team and a focus on key strategic roles across finance, HR, and legal, Chiefs Group, in partnership with Heidrick & Struggles, will help clients enhance leadership capabilities, embrace agility, and accelerate transformation to drive performance. "There is tremendous potential and opportunity in Brazil and across Latin America as [...]
Academic Search placed Dr. Kent L. Willis as Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Engagement for Stephen F. Austin State University Borrer Executive Search placed Eric Soenens as Chief People Officer (Global) for the Mustad Hoofcare Group Bryant Group placed Lindsay Capello as Executive Director for Annual Philanthropy for the University of Washington Buffkin / Baker placed Brooklyn Belk as General Counsel for Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks. Search led by Roland Lundy and Ben Williams. Buffkin / Baker placed Jason Miller as Vice President of Streaming & Podcasting for Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks. Search led by Roland Lundy and Ben Williams. Coulter Partners placed Michael Shih as Chief Executive Officer for NeoPhore Future Leadership placed Ann-Michel Greenwood as Chief People Officer for Hume City Council Glue Executive Search placed Mario Neselis as Regional Supply Chain Manager for Leuru Group HOBSON LEAVY placed Aisha Daji Punga as Chief Executive Officer for Toitū Envirocare Lindauer placed Tatia Gordon-Troy as Chief Publishing Officer for the National Consumer Law Center Pacific Talent Partners placed Clive Parsons as Chief Information Officer for Kanji Group PFM Executive Search placed Liza Jose as Director, Client Services for BCIT [...]
Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frazer Wilson as a managing director. Wilson's appointment reinforces RRA’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the financial services sector in the region, aiming to expand this vital area of business. Based in Sydney, Wilson has over 20 years of experience advising Boards and C-suite leaders across the financial services sector, including consumer, commercial, and investment banking, wealth management, and financial disruptors. “James and I are thrilled to welcome Frazer to the firm. His extensive experience and expertise in financial services will be invaluable in helping our global and regional clients enhance their talent strategies,” said Alistair Macrae, Managing Director and Australia Country Manager for Russell Reynolds Associates. “In the current complex business environment, his deep understanding of the sector and proven track record in advising Boards and C-suite leaders will ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional leadership solutions tailored to our clients' needs." Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Wilson was a partner in another leading global executive search organization. During his tenure there, Wilson worked across Australia, New Zealand, and for five years led the Asia-Pacific and Middle East Financial Services practice based in Singapore. For over [...]
AltoPartners is thrilled to announce the addition of Headlight International AB, a premier executive search and leadership solutions firm based in Stockholm, to our global network. Led by Peter Gullström and supported by respected Swedish search partners, Headlight International AB boasts a robust multi-national client base across various industry sectors in Sweden. Building on a year of remarkable growth in 2024, which saw the inclusion of new member firms in Spain (Leaderland Iberia S.L), Ireland (Cronin Partners International Search), UAE (EVRIMA), and Japan (Hayashi Consulting Co. Ltd), AltoPartners continues its upward trajectory into 2025. With the addition of member firms in Brazil (Evermonte Executive Search) and Sweden in January 2025, our global footprint now spans 64 offices in 37 countries across 6 continents. "We are delighted to join AltoPartners and thereby get access to a global network of like minded search professionals. Our membership will clearly be beneficial for our internationally oriented clients and we look forward to contributing to the forthcoming expansion of AltoPartners in both Norway and Finland," said Peter Gullström, Founder and Managing Partner at Headlight International AB. Sonal Agrawal, AltoPartners Global Chair, notes: “Identifying and onboarding a new partner is a meticulous process. It requires extensive [...]
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