Pacific International

About Us

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams. Our adaptability, agility, and client-centric culture focused on delivering exceptional value distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been committed to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, with a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally. Headquartered in London, UK, with regional offices in Philadelphia, PA, USA, and Dusseldorf, Germany, Pacific International is a Trusted Advisor shaping a future where organizations flourish with purpose and impact.

By offering services beyond Executive Search such as Diversity and Inclusion Strategies, Leadership Skills Assessment, and Succession Planning, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leadership teams that reflect the richness of perspectives needed to navigate and excel in today’s dynamic business environment.

Learn more at https://pacific-international.com/

Practises include:

  • Automotive & Aerospace
  • Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
  • Electronics and Semiconductors
  • Consumer Goods
  • Chemicals and Process Industry
  • Industrial Goods and Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences
  • Renewable Energy and Cleantech
  • Professional Services
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Transportation and Logistics

Achievements

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Solutions And Expertise

Pacific International Executive Search offers the following services working collaboratively across three offices to deliver the best outcomes and value to its clients.

Executive Search: As a retained Executive Search firm established in 1997, Pacific has been helping leading companies build outstanding teams that transform their performance while championing diversity and inclusion. Whether you have a confidential mandate, a niche search, a specialist role or a senior-level appointment, Pacific is your trusted talent acquisition partner.

C-suite Executive Search: In today’s rapidly changing business landscape entering the Era of AI, success demands a different kind of leader—one who combines shared humility, resilience, and a clear sense of purpose with achieving business goals. Pacific International possesses extensive expertise in these evolving dynamics and can guide you toward C-suite appointments that not only share your vision and purpose but also deliver tangible results for the present and the future.

Female Leaders and Diversity Strategies: We believe that when diverse leaders reach the top echelons of the corporate ladder, they start building more inclusive leadership teams. Pacific International partners with many leading and growing companies to:

  • build diverse C-suite and leadership teams
  • help formulate their DEI strategies
  • create diverse talent pipelines

Succession Planning: Whether you are looking to build a long-term leadership pipeline or react to a sudden departure, we can support you through the transition. We use objective criteria, based on our industry knowledge and understanding of your leadership roles to help design, improve, and implement effective emergency and long-term succession plans so that you have the talent ready to step up when required.

Leadership Skills Assessment: Pacific International is a Hogan-Certified company. Skills Assessments provide an in-depth look at a leader’s performance capabilities, challenges, and core drivers. They also help:

  • Eliminate Bias
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  • Reduce Time-to-hire
  • Minimize Staff Turnover
  • Create a Strong Culture
  • Build a High-impact Team

Hogan’s personality assessments have been validated in countries all over the globe. This means their personality and performance metrics integrate different cultural norms and personality traits. They help predict performance and cultivate strategic self-awareness.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Org. Chart Mapping
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Ag Tech
  • Agribusiness
  • Agribusiness
  • AgTech
  • AI
  • Automotive
  • B2B
  • Banking
  • Beverage & Bottling
  • Bio Pharma
  • Biotech
  • Biotechnology
  • BioTechnology
  • Capital Markets
  • Chemical
  • Chemicals
  • Civil
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cleantech
  • Climate Tech
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Goods - Beverage - Adult
  • Consumer Goods - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic
  • Consumer Goods - Dairy
  • Consumer Goods - Food
  • Consumer Goods - Hard Goods
  • Consumer Goods - Packaging
  • Consumer Goods - Pet
  • Consumer Products
  • Corporate Banking
  • Corporate Banking
  • CPG
  • CPG
  • Data & Analytics
  • DevOps
  • Digital
  • Distribution
  • Electrical
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Electrical Manufacturing
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Engineering
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Environmental Service
  • Executive Search
  • Family Services
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Food + Beverage
  • Food Manufacturing & Ingredients
  • Food Manufacturing Equipment
  • Global Banking
  • Global Markets
  • Healthcare Services
  • Industrial
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Infrastructure and Sustainability
  • Infrastructure Software
  • Injection/Blow Molding
  • Insurance
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • IT Services
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Lighting Manufacturing
  • Logistics & Transportation Services
  • Machining and Fabrication
  • Management Consulting
  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing and Retail
  • Meats & Poultry
  • Mechanical
  • Medical Devices
  • Medical Devices
  • Natural Resources
  • Pet Food & Ingredients
  • Pharma Services & Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Plastics/Polymers
  • Power & Utilities
  • Private Equity
  • Professional and Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Renewables
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Tools Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Transportation Related Industries
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Administration & Finance
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • Business Leaders
  • C-Level
  • C-Level Leaders
  • C-Suite
  • CEO/President
  • CEO/President/Executive Director
  • CFO
  • Chief Commercial Officer
  • Chief Customer Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer
  • Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Revenue Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • CHRO
  • CIO
  • Commerical Leadership
  • Communications/PR
  • COO
  • CRO
  • CSO
  • CTO
  • Data & Analytics
  • Data/Analytics
  • Digital
  • Digital Leadership
  • Digital Marketing
  • Directors
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • E-Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • ESG & Sustainability
  • Executive Appraisals
  • Executive Leadership
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Financial Officers
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Head of Department
  • Health/Safety & Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • In-House Talent Partners
  • Information/Digital
  • Informational/Digital
  • Leadership Team
  • Logistics
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Mid-Level
  • Nuclear
  • Operating Partner
  • Operations
  • People & Talent
  • Private Equity
  • Product Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Regional Management
  • Renewables
  • Research & Develop.
  • Sales
  • Software Engineering
  • Sourcing & Procurement
  • Strategy
  • Supply Chain
  • SVP
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Technical
  • Technical Operations & CMC
  • Technology Leadership
  • Transformation & Change
  • Vice President

Pacific International

News Briefings

Pacific International Grows Advisory Board

London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has added Tony Milando to its advisory board, following its formation earlier last year. He joins existing advisory board members Bjarne Sandager, Nielsen, Sameer Pagnis, and Eric Alström. “Tony’s experience in global operations, water technology, and large-scale mergers & acquisitions strengthens the strategic insight we provide to clients navigating their

Pacific International Adds Former President of Danfoss Power Solutions to Advisory Board

London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has appointed Eric Alström to its advisory board. “With the continued expansion of Pacific International’s advisory board, we are reinforcing our commitment to helping our clients build exceptional executive leadership teams,” said David Howells, CEO of Pacific International. “Eric Alström brings world-class insight from the industrial technology, electrification, hydraulics, and climate

Pacific International Partners with LSG Sky Chefs Americas

London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has inked an exclusive 12-month retained search partner agreement with LSG Sky Chefs Americas (Sky Chefs), the market leader in airline catering and hospitality services across North and Latin America. Under the agreement, Pacific International will leverage its expertise to identify and attract senior talent that aligns with Sky Chefs’ culture

Pacific International Forms Advisory Board

London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International has announced the formation of its new advisory board. The initial members, Bjarne Sandager Nielsen and Sameer Pagnis, with deep industry expertise and years of C-suite experience, will enhance Pacific’s executive search capabilities by helping clients identify and attract transformative C-suite leaders while minimizing the risks associated with executive hiring.

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