Press Release
New York, NY, February 19, 2026 — The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the firms that place and advise the world’s leaders, is pleased to welcome Ratliff & Company (Ratliff) as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards.
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ratliff is a talent management consultancy focused on “elevating people, teams, and organizations through life’s professional journey.” The firm’s multi-specialty executive search practice works in nearly every functional area using a proprietary Cultural Alignment Model that assesses motivational, organizational, and cultural fit. In addition, Ratliff provides career transition consulting and leadership development support including coaching, group and team leadership experiences, and organizational effectiveness engagements.
Ratliff Chief Executive Officer Mike Milby said: “As the largest, full-service talent management consultancy in the Midwest, we are honored to be a member of AESC. Our goal is to consistently produce exceptional outcomes while offering a ‘white glove’ experience to every client and AESC helps us achieve that objective.”
About AESC
AESC Member firms place and advise the world’s board directors and C-suite leaders. Founded in 1959, AESC represents the global gold standard in executive search and leadership consulting, bringing together over 16,000 professionals in more than 80 countries. AESC Members are rigorously vetted to meet the highest standards in the profession, with only the top tier accepted into Membership.
To serve and promote its Members, AESC holds exclusive multi-day events and summits across the globe; provides in-person and online educational seminars and courses; operates the BlueSteps platform connecting candidates with AESC Member firms; publishes extensive industry research, as well as Executive Talent magazine; and provides access to exclusive Insight Exchanges and partnerships to assist Members with virtually every part of their business operations.
