The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing the $20+ billion global executive search and leadership consulting industry, with member firms spanning 1,200+ offices in 70+ countries, is pleased to welcome TURNPOINT as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards.  Headquartered in Paris, France, TURNPOINT specializes in Executive Search exclusively for the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain functions, on behalf of Regional, National, and International Groups. The firm recruits high level profiles for Industrials, FMCG, Retailers and E-commerce players, as well as for the Logistics Service Providers, searching Board and Top Executives (General Management, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Procurement and Human Resources). TURNPOINT joins AESC with more than 25 years of experience providing an array of advisory services in addition to search, including international development, succession planning and board composition. TURNPOINT Co-Presidents and Managing Partners Cyrille and François Raynal commented: "We are thrilled and proud to join AESC and look forward to working closely with this community of top-tier professionals. This milestone development reflects our commitment to continuously develop our Executive Search firm with the highest standards, for the benefit of both our clients and [...]

Leadership Takes Center Stage at the AESC Global Summit The AESC Global Summit on Leadership, hosted by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), is set to feature a powerhouse lineup of speakers—but none more anticipated than Jessica Sibley, Chief Executive Officer of TIME. A visionary leader redefining the future of media, Sibley has spearheaded TIME’s transformation by shifting business models, launching new platforms, and removing its paywall to align with the publication’s historic mission.   During a fireside chat, Sibley will explore leading through disruption, driving innovation, and positioning legacy brands for long-term success. Her insights will provide invaluable lessons for the world’s leading executive search firms, corporate decision-makers, and top executive talent.   “Jessica Sibley is one of the most respected and transformative leaders in all of media, and we are thrilled to have her at AESC’s Global Summit on Leadership. In the midst of massive disruption in the industry’s landscape, Jessica’s growth of TIME’s brand and reach to now 120 million people around the world, her leadership on digital and AI transformation, successful diversification of TIME’s revenue streams across platforms and live events, engagement of new audiences, all while building on TIME’s storied reputation for journalistic and reporting [...]

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 [...]