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Lindauer: A First Time for Everything: How to Recruit for an Inaugural Role

Recruitment is always a complex task, requiring a deep understanding of your organization’s mission and goals, a clear vision for institutional growth, and a willingness to adapt and respond to the job market.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:08-04:00September 30, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Lindauer: A First Time for Everything: How to Recruit for an Inaugural Role

Future Leadership Unifies Seven Businesses Under a Single Brand Identity

Future Leadership is excited to announce the unification of its seven distinct businesses under one cohesive brand identity, Future Leadership. This strategic move aims to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and leverage synergies across its specialised ecosystem. Since its strategic inception in 2018, Future Leadership has grown through innovation and strategic acquisitions, including cornerstone businesses Fisher Leadership (founded in 2002), NGS Global (Australasia) (founded in 2008), and CLA (founded 2016). Services range from executive and board search, through to interim talent management, and across advisory offerings including leadership development, assessment, executive coaching and organisation transformation. Managing Director, Michelle Loader, says ‘Each business brings unique strengths and expertise to our future capability ecosystem. We believe that to accelerate Australia’s leadership performance, we must take an integrated approach to sourcing leaders, developing teams, and transforming organisations.’ The combined Future Leadership team comprises founders from across the various acquisitions alongside a senior leadership team with equity stakes in the organisation. Prominent industry leaders such as Michelle Loader, Dr Marianne Broadbent, Dr Marcele De Sanctis, Liz Jones, Mark Lelliott, and Adam Kyriacou, the team are proud to bring together Executive Search, Interim Management and Leadership Advisory solutions under one unified brand. "Our decision to [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:08-04:00September 27, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Future Leadership Unifies Seven Businesses Under a Single Brand Identity

Heidrick & Struggles Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Board Members

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced the appointment of Vijaya Kaza and Timothy Carter to its Board of Directors as independent directors, effective immediately. The Company also announced that long-serving board member Lyle Logan will depart, effective September 26.  Following these changes, the Company's Board of Directors consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent. "We are thrilled to welcome both Vijaya and Tim to our Board, and on behalf of Heidrick & Struggles and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Lyle for his valuable contributions to the Company and wish him well with his future endeavors," said Tom Monahan, CEO of Heidrick & Struggles. "Vijaya's executive experience overseeing digital products, consumer experience, and cybersecurity, combined with Tim's record of value creation in complex advisory businesses, will greatly enhance our Board's capabilities and value in the marketplace as we continue to innovate and grow across diverse industries. Furthermore, Tim's appointment marks the first time a public company CFO joins our Board, bringing a new depth of financial expertise to help guide our strategic decisions." Vijaya Kaza currently serves as Chief Security Officer & Vice President, Engineering - Trust and Safety at [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:08-04:00September 27, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on Heidrick & Struggles Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Board Members

IIC Partners Expands to Los Angeles in Collaboration with B. Riley Farber

IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com), a leading provider of executive search and leadership consulting services, announces its strategic expansion in Los Angeles through its affiliation with global member firm, B. Riley Farber (www.brileyfarber.com). This expanded presence further places IIC Partners as the partner of choice in the United States with offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago. Toronto-based B. Riley Farber, a member of IIC Partners since 2019, is a market leader in Executive Search and Interim Management and a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based B. Riley Financial, Inc (Nasdaq: RILY). Centered around authenticity, the firm’s expert consultants combine diverse skills, emotional intelligence, and advanced assessment techniques to deeply understand the purpose and motivations of individuals, and place executives in pivotal leadership roles. The team’s commitment to transparency, creativity, and authenticity drives B. Riley Farber’s mission to improve and transform companies. The firm’s Los Angeles Executive Search and Interim Management practice is led by Alistair Ross, a seasoned executive search consultant, who joined B. Riley as Senior Vice President last year. Ross and the growing LA team focus on executive and interim appointments across a broad range of industry verticals and specialize in senior executive placements for private equity (PE) and [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:08-04:00September 27, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on IIC Partners Expands to Los Angeles in Collaboration with B. Riley Farber

AIMS International Strengthens French Presence with AIMS France, Led by Priscilla Motte

AIMS International, a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence in France with the launch of AIMS France, led by Priscilla Motte. AIMS France, formerly known as BHC & Partners, brings extensive experience in leadership solutions, particularly within the life sciences, technology, consumer, industrial, and automotive industries. With offices in Paris, AIMS France is well-positioned to serve the evolving needs of clients in the French market. The team, a recognized leader in executive search since 2011, includes Priscilla Motte, Managing Partner; along with Francis Rolland, Associate Partner; and two senior consultants, each possessing in-depth knowledge across AIMS International's comprehensive service lines. Their market expertise, combined with experience in managing high-level assignments for local and international clients, makes them valuable assets to AIMS International. Priscilla Motte brings over 20 years of experience in senior-level and C-level executive search to AIMS International. Her career is distinguished by a proven track record of identifying and placing top talent for multinational corporations, mid-size companies, and start-ups across Europe. Her expertise spans a range of functions, including General Management, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Public Affairs, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Medical [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:09-04:00September 27, 2024|Member News|Comments Off on AIMS International Strengthens French Presence with AIMS France, Led by Priscilla Motte

Amrop: Survival of the Fittest: How C-suite Roles Are Evolving – The CFO

There has been a steady evolution in the CFO role. Today’s fittest are guided by wise and purposeful leadership, working with the CEO. But a volatile operating context is setting the CFO at the epicenter of a risk storm, and regulatory and ESG reporting are proving burdensome.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:09-04:00September 24, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Amrop: Survival of the Fittest: How C-suite Roles Are Evolving – The CFO

Amrop: Survival of the Fittest: How C-suite Roles Are Evolving – The COO

The COO role is a paradox. Even though its purpose is to engineer control and clarity, it is arguably one of the least-well defined in the C-suite. One Amrop Managing Partner warns of a catch-all: “If something is not included in other roles, you give it to the COO. So my advice is to define it very carefully.”

By |2025-10-15T21:19:09-04:00September 24, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Amrop: Survival of the Fittest: How C-suite Roles Are Evolving – The COO

Amrop: Survival of the Fittest: How C-suite Roles Are Evolving

What do the numbers tell us about the evolution of the C-suite domains over the past ten years? With a focus on large midcaps, Amrop analyzed its global database of C-suite assignments, looking at the proportion of total assignments accounted for by each one.

By |2025-10-15T21:19:09-04:00September 24, 2024|Member Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Amrop: Survival of the Fittest: How C-suite Roles Are Evolving

Global Guide to Choosing an Executive Search Firm

Power Moves: Insider Tips for Choosing the Right Executive Search Firm Today's business landscape is ripe with transformative opportunities. Top executive search firms offer more than talent acquisition—they provide strategic partnerships to unlock an organization's full potential. By partnering with elite executive search firms, businesses gain a competitive edge in attracting, retaining, and developing world-class leadership talent. AESC's updated Global Guide to Choosing an Executive Search Firm is everything business leaders—from CEOs and CHROs to Boards of Directors and Procurement teams—need to know to select and leverage these specialized management consultants. Get a better understanding of: The Value of Executive Search: Why use a Search Firm? Understanding Talent Acquisition Models The Executive Search Process Executive Search and Data Privacy What You as a Client can do to Help Ensure Success And more Download the Portuguese translation here >> Download the German translation here >> Download the Chinese translation here >> Download the Japanese translation here >>  Download the Spanish translation here >> Download the French translation here >>  Download the Arabic translation here >>

By |2025-10-30T12:10:42-04:00September 23, 2024|Research & Guides|Comments Off on Global Guide to Choosing an Executive Search Firm

The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Welcomes Herringbone Search as a Member

The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, is pleased to welcome Herringbone Search as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. “AESC is proud to welcome Herringbone Search,” said AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum. “The firm shares our commitment to high-quality standards, and we look forward to working with them as we strengthen leadership together.” Headquartered in London, Herringbone Search has been providing executive search and selection services for firms across the UK, Europe, the United States and Middle East. For nearly 20 years, the firm has partnered with B2B digital, technology and software organizations around the globe to provide executive search, board search, in-depth candidate assessment, and advisory on effective succession planning and challenges related to company growth and executive leadership talent. Herringbone Search Partner & Founder Ryan Henshaw commented, “We’re delighted to have been accepted into AESC. The vetting process was rigorous, but thoroughly enjoyable as we were well prepared and aligned with the values AESC upholds. It was an opportunity to reflect the high standards we strive for at Herringbone Search and to ensure we are well-suited [...]

By |2025-10-15T21:19:09-04:00September 18, 2024|Press Release|Comments Off on The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Welcomes Herringbone Search as a Member
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