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 [...]

TRANSEARCH Tokyo proudly announces the addition of Raita Suzuki and Yoko Sasaki to its esteemed team.  Raita Suzuki, a seasoned consultant, brings expertise in Financial Services, Consumer Goods & Retail, and Manufacturing. With a background in management within the Life Insurance sector, Raita adds valuable insights to the team. Raita is a graduate of Keio University (BA).  Yoko Sasaki brings nearly 23 years of expertise in executive coaching and organizational development consulting. A trailblazer in coaching since its inception in Japan, Yoko has held leadership roles at a pioneering coaching firm. At TRANSEARCH Japan, she focuses on leadership development coaching and organizational consulting.  Her extensive experience spans various sectors, coaching CEOs and department heads, with a systemic approach targeting individual and team performance improvement. Yoko is a graduate of Aoyama Gakuin University (BA) and holds credentials including International Coaching Federation Master Certified Coach.  TRANSEARCH Tokyo is thrilled to have Raita Suzuki and Yoko Sasaki on board, enriching its capabilities and contributing to its mission of delivering exceptional executive search and leadership consulting services.  connect with transearch

AltoPartners is proud to welcome Evrima, the boutique executive search and leadership solutions firm with offices in Abu Dhabi and London. Headed by Karla Dorsch, the Evrima team specializes in buy-side financial services, with a strong client base comprising asset managers, private banks, investment companies, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. “We are delighted to have Evrima aboard. Their area of expertise complements our partners in Dubai and opens considerable scope for synergistic growth in the UAE and due to the scope and depth of Ms Dorsch’s network, further opportunities across Europe and North America. Ms Dorsch is a respected and well-known figure in the financial services sector and a seasoned executive search practitioner. She and her team will be an asset to our global financial services practice,” said Sonal Agrawal, the Global Chair for AltoPartners. Ms Dorsch, who is based in Abu Dhabi, said that she and her team were ideally placed to help international firms looking to join the migratory and investment influx to the Middle East, particularly to the UAE and Dubai. “It’s an exciting time to be working in the Emirates. The UAE’s foreign direct investment boom and national reputation uplift mean that companies have access to some of [...]