Kestria

About Us

Our reach currently spans 40+ countries and 90+ cities and counting; make us the world’s largest alliance of boutique retained executive search firms. What sets us apart is our shared entrepreneurial spirit and drive to deliver excellence in executive search.

Wherever the location, whatever the industry, we provide you with consistent first-class service. With globe-spanning connections and local knowledge you have a single point of contact for your international and local search requirements. We recognize that every search has differing requirements and tailor our approach to fit your needs.

Starting out as IRC Global Executive Search Partners in 1993, we’ve been providing executive search services to major global companies and other organizations for 30 years. We’ve successfully completed 40,000+ searches for over 4,000 clients, serving everyone from game-changing start-ups to major global players.

50+ nationalities, 40+ languages spoken and 52% female-led businesses. This diversity enriches our awareness of cultural differences – and means we have every imaginable base covered with regards to industry, region and size of company.

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Find a Recruiter

Rohan Carr

Education Practice Leader

Celine Chabee

Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Leader

Malcolm Duncan

NGO & Not For Profit Practice Leader

Travis Hann

Member of the Kestria Executive Board

Manveet S. Hora

Professional Services Practice Leader, Technology Practice Leader

Michael Kantel

Member of the Kestria Executive Board

Philipp Mathieu

Industrial / Production Practice Leader

Katerina Meimaroglou

President of the Kestria Executive Board; Consumer & Retail Practice Leader

Raj Kumar Paramanathan

Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure Practice Leader

Patrick Westerburger

Agribusiness & Agriscience Practice Leader

Japheth A. Worthy

Member of the Kestria Executive Board

Monicca Yan

Member of the Kestria Executive Board

Kestria’s alliance of boutique firms has the footprint and agility needed to serve the largest multinationals and SMEs with the same dedication and personal touch. They guarantee access to outstanding talent by leveraging decades of collective experience, deep industry knowledge and trusted referral sources. Its process begins by thoroughly considering a client’s needs, success factors and potential challenges. Kestria leverages exceptional local recruiting expertise and global resources.

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Solutions And Expertise

Kestria

Solutions And Expertise

With a footprint in 90+ cities in 40+ countries, the firm is the world’s largest executive search alliance in terms of global reach. You will find a locally committed and globally connected member wherever in the world your business takes you.

Solutions

Assessment
Executive Coaching
Executive Search
Leadership Consulting
Leadership Develop.
Onboarding

Industries

Functions

All Functions

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News Briefings

Upskilling and Reskilling for a Future-Ready Workforce

With talent shortages continuing to intensify, organizations around the world are increasingly recognizing the need to upskill and reskill their current workforce. This growing focus on internal capability development is driven by the pace of technological change, evolving business models and shifting employee expectations, a recent report from Kestria explained. According to the Kestria Global Leadership

Kestria Appoints Leader of AI Ambassadors Group

Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has named Thomas Suter as the new leader of the AI Ambassadors Group. Under his leadership, the group will continue to innovate, ensuring technology enhances efficiency without compromising personalized, strategic advisory. “At Kestria, we see the thoughtful integration of AI not as a replacement, but as a

Kestria Expands in Mexico

Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has added a new member firm in Mexico with the addition of Performance Talent Consulting International, a boutique consultancy specializing in executive search, talent management and organizational development. “Kestria is delighted to welcome a new member firm in Mexico, marking a key milestone in our alliance’s growth

Kestria Adds New Member Firm in Croatia

Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has added Profesio in Croatia as its newest member firm. “Kestria is delighted to welcome a new member firm in Croatia, marking an important milestone in our alliance’s growth within Europe,” the search consortium said. “This addition highlights our focus on delivering local expertise with a global

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Press Releases

Kestria Introduces a New Agribusiness & Agriscience Americas Practice Leader

In the rapidly evolving Agribusiness sector, where sustainability meets innovation, Kestria is at the forefront of shaping the industry’s future. Acknowledging the critical role of leadership in navigating these transformative times, Kestria is proud to announce the strengthening of its global team. Carlos Staut, representing Kestria Brazil, has been named the new Agribusiness & Agriscience

Kestria Announces New Agribusiness & Agriscience Practice Group Members

Kestria Agribusiness & Agriscience Practice Group has further strengthened its global team to continue utilizing its extensive knowledge, expertise, and understanding of the sector. Carlos Eduardo Staut, representing Kestria Brazil, Constanza Ossa and Margarita Correa, Kestria Chile and Pietro Borroni, Kestria Italy, have joined the Agribusiness & Agriscience Practice Group. In an era where sustainable

Kestria Announces new Executive Board and President

Kestria partners worldwide convened at the Virtual Global Conference in November, immersed in updates on alliance activities and the evolving senior talent market. This meeting also marked the democratic election of individuals shaping our alliance as new Executive Board Members. Japheth A. Worthy representing Kestria Japan: Apex. K.K. and Monicca Yan, Managing Director at Kestria

Kestria Presents a New Partner in Romania

After recently announcing a new partner in Brazil, Kestria expands its presence in Europe by adding a new member firm in Romania, as part of the continued alliance expansion. Kestria Romania: Reimaginum is a leading Romanian boutique talent acquisition firm with over 45 years of collective expertise. While their recent focus has been on the

Kestria Appoints New Consumer & Retail Global Practice Leader

Katerina Meimaroglou, representing Kestria Greece, has been named the new Consumer & Retail Global Practice Leader. In a world of constant change, the consumer and retail industry is at the core of modern commerce. Shaping economies and redefining customer engagement, this sector offers both challenges and opportunities for forward-thinking leaders and organizations. Katerina Meimaroglou, the

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