Acertitude is proud to be recognized on the prestigious Forbes 2024 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.” “Year after year, our brand continues to grow, and it is an honor to once again be recognized as one of America’s premier executive search firms. This achievement underscores the dedication and talent of everyone here at Acertitude around the globe,” said Kevin O’Neill, co-founder and managing partner. “The success of recruiting exceptional talent and building strategic relationships with clients is a collective endeavor. This milestone is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our entire team, each contributing significantly to transforming our clients’ visions into tangible outcomes.” In 2015, O’Neill, together with Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Rick DeRose, launched Acertitude driven by their mutual dedication to revolutionizing client experiences and outcomes in the industry. With a vision to redefine executive search, the firm prioritized investments in a team of motivated professionals, developed an innovative, adaptable platform, and established a purpose-driven brand committed to unlocking human potential. Another output has been a thriving client base, including some of the world’s premier private equity firms, large global enterprises, fast-growing mid-sized businesses, and innovative startups across Business Services, Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare & [...]

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) added a partner to both its Executive Search and Heidrick Consulting businesses in Asia Pacific in February and March 2024. Alvin Ng joined the Hong Kong office as a partner in the Global Industrial Practice and the Supply Chain & Operations Offices Practice, working across multiple sectors and industry verticals. Previously, he co-led the supply chain center of expertise for Asia Pacific for another global talent and organization advisory firm. "In this era of digital disruption, our clients are looking for broad expertise regarding their workforce planning and strategy," said Stephen McAlinden, Regional Leader, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. "Alvin will support their digital transformation journey through his extensive experience identifying and developing talent, in addition to advising on organizational strategies for their supply chains."    Fiona McIntosh joined the Melbourne office as a partner in the Heidrick Consulting business. Her work with executives and organizations on talent, culture and organization solutions helped mitigate business challenges faced in strategy development. Previously, she was the CEO of FIGHTMND and prior to that was Managing Director of Hunter McAllister consultancy after spending the first 20 years of her career with another global executive search firm in addition to BCG and Deloitte. "Fiona's passion for building capabilities is evident in her proven track record to impactfully [...]

Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced today that Irene Chan has joined the firm as a key member of our global Technology Sector, based in Singapore. Chan has an extensive experience spanning across TMT, Aviation, Real Estate, Transportation, Engineering, and Construction, working with clients supporting their digital and technology transformation journey for more than 20 years. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Irene joined the Russell Reynolds team,” said Ulrike Wieduwilt, Head of Russell Reynolds Associates Singapore. “With her wealth of knowledge advising boards and C-suites on transformation and change in a landscape of digital disruption and innovation, Irene’s deep industry knowledge will be valuable to our clients as they navigate through these unprecedented times.” Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Chan was a Managing Director and Senior Client Account Leader in Accenture’s Products client group specializing across Mobility and Transportation services, Real Estate, Aviation services, Engineering and Construction. She also spent 13 years in the mobile infrastructure industry focusing on corporate strategy and business development. “I am excited to return to RRA to continue to work with exceptional clients in the firm’s technology practice on their most important leadership issues,” said Irene Chan. Chan holds an Honours degree in Finance & Marketing from the [...]