About Us

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) is a leading global executive search firm focused on hiring Board, CEO and Senior-level executives globally. H.I.E.C was established by several senior partners from the leading global search firms to disrupt the traditional approach to executive search by placing a premium focus on hiring transformational leaders across the sectors we serve – Digital & Technology, Financial Services & Real Estate, Industrial & Automotive, Consumer, Retail & Leisure, and Business & Professional Services.

Rapid globalization has given rise to new types of disruptive leaders, spread across the globe, in the traditional and transformative functional areas. At H.I.E.C, we are devoted to connecting the world’s leading corporations, Private Equity, and Venture Capital portfolio firms with this new wave of leaders to help our clients scale and win in the digitized economy.

Operating across 13 offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, unified by one global P&L and delivery model, we have cultivated a new professional standard that challenges the competitors in our field. Our agile, borderless team structure enables us to deliver bespoke services from an integrated group of consultants working as one team focused on one goal: to deliver exceptional services and outstanding results in our clients’ best interests.

Solutions And Expertise

Finding and attracting the right talent to move your business forward

Our global reach makes hiring across borders and industries a seamless process.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Search
  • Executive Tracker
  • Org. Chart Mapping
  • Recruitment Research
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Cloud Based
  • Commercial Banking
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • FinTech
  • Global Markets
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial Products
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Luxury
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Natural Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Advertising
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Consumer Services
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

News Briefings

H.I. Executive Consulting Expands

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has expanded with the addition of John Smith as a partner in the technology & software practice, based in London. “We are thrilled to welcome John Smith to our team,” said Tim Chamberlain, managing partner & global co-leader, technology & software practice, HIEC. “His extensive experience and proven track record

The Emergence of the Chief Generative AI Officer

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one phenomenon has firmly captured the collective imagination and discussions of innovators and industry leaders alike: generative AI. This technology is no longer just a promising concept on the horizon; it has swiftly become the focal point of transformative conversations, according to a just released report from H.I. Executive

The Differences Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Can Make for Organizations Today

Realizing the advantages of diversity in the workplace can result in greater productivity, profitability, and team morale. It can also lead to a reduced rate of employee turnover for your business. Diverse workplaces employ people who represent a wide range of ages, races, backgrounds, languages spoken, sexual orientations, abilities (physical and mental), gender identities, and

H.I. Executive Consulting Names CIO and CTO Global Leader

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has appointed Tony Leng as a managing partner and CIO and CTO global leader. He will be based in San Francisco. “We are very pleased to add a partner of Tony’s quality to our rapidly expanding technology and software team,” said Richard Brennan, global managing partner and practice lead,

Press Releases

John Smith joins H.I.E.C as Partner, Technology & Software

04th December 2023 H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of John Smith as a Partner in the Technology & Software practice, based in London, UK. John is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in Executive Search within the Technology sector. He

Tony Leng joins H.I.E.C as Managing Partner, CIO & CTO Global Leader

(21 March 2023) – H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Tony Leng has joined the firm as a Managing Partner and CIO & CTO Global Leader, based in San Francisco. Tony joins H.I.E.C from Diversified Search where he held the role of Managing Director, Practice

Matt Raggio Joins H.I.E.C as Partner, Software & Technology Practice

(30 January 2023) – H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), a leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Matt Raggio has joined the firm as a Partner in the Software & Technology Practice, based in the Silicon Valley. Matt joins H.I.E.C from True Search where he was a Partner in their Go to Market

Isabelle Nüssli joins H.I.E.C as Partner

(16 November 2022) – H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Isabelle Nüssli has joined the firm as a Partner, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Isabelle brings a wealth of experience from a portfolio of roles. She was Chairperson of Nussli Group, a leading international provider of infrastructure

Robert Dunn Joins H.I.E.C as Partner, Software & Technology Practice

(November 03, 2022) H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Robert Dunn has joined the firm as a Partner in the Software & Technology Practice, based in Denver, Colorado. Robert joins H.I.E.C from True Search where he was a Partner in their Financial Officers Practice, helping growth-oriented

Multimedia

Podcasts
How Companies Can Master Digital Transformation Podcast
The HIEC Private Equity Podcast
Tim Robson’s Interview with The Tech Talks Daily Podcast, Featuring Dr. Anita Sands (Nov. 2020)
Tim Robson’s Interview with The Tech Talks Daily Podcast (Oct. 2019)

Blogs
Heads Up with Michael Kliger, CEO, Mytheresa
The CGAIO: Transforming Business with Generative AI by Tony Leng
CIO Leadership Qualities required for a successful Digital Transformation by Tony Leng
Heads Up with Marc Jacheet, CEO, De Beers Brands at De Beers Group
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What difference does a difference make?
Media & Entertainment: The Landscape for 2023 by Imogen Carter
ESG Roles Heating Up as Retail Transforms by Carmen Koch
Helping Media Companies Win in the Digital Economy – by Imogen Carter, Senior Consultant, Media & Consumer Digital
The Path to your first Corporate Board Role, Part III: Network – by Mary Francia
Exploring the new transformational leadership demands in B2B sales
The Path to your first Corporate Board Role, Part II: Research – by Mary Francia
The Path to your first Corporate Board Role, Part I: Preparation – by Mary Francia
H.I.E.C Private Equity Series, Part III: The most in-demand positions in Private Equity and skills these Executives need – by Ed Fanshawe

White Papers
Industry 4.0 White Paper
The New Transformational Leadership Demands in B2B Sales
Maximising The Opportunity Requires Investment in People
Driving Sustainable, Scalable and Repeatable Growth
Talent Recruiting in China is all About Transformational Leaders
Post Covid-19 Economy Fuels Faith in Crypto Trading
The New Normal After COVID-19
Digital Transformation After COVID-19
Digital Create-ups and the Winners in the War for Talent
To view more White Papers, visit https://hiec.com/category/white-papers/