H.I. Executive Consulting

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.

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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

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News Briefings

H.I. Executive Consulting Opens New Office in Tokyo

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has strengthened its presence across the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan. The firm has appointed George Johnson as a partner to lead the office. The expansion builds upon the firm’s presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Sydney, reflecting HIEC’s commitment to providing

H.I. Executive Consulting Expands in Paris

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has expanded with the addition of Selma de Fressenel as a partner based in Paris enhancing its presence across Europe. “We are delighted that Selma is joining our team at HIEC,” said Melissa Reed, managing partner and global leader, consumer practice. “Selma brings an outstanding track record with a focus

H.I. Executive Consulting Partners Enhances Presence Across Europe

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has expanded with the addition of Selma de Fressenel as a partner based in Paris enhancing its presence across Europe. “We are delighted that Selma is joining our team at HIEC,” said Melissa Reed, managing partner and global leader, consumer practice. “Selma brings an outstanding track record with a focus

H.I. Executive Consulting Partners with KPMG – Connect On Board

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has formed a partnership with KPMG – Connect On Board, a U.K.-based board-level talent platform. KPMG Connect On Board helps organizations build stronger, more diverse boards by connecting them with top senior talent. This collaboration connects KPMG’s board-level talent platform with H.I.E.C’s global expertise in board-level search. Melissa Reed, managing

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Press Releases

H.I.E.C Announces Expansion in APAC with New Japan Office

H.I.E.C expands Asia-Pacific presence with their fifth office and appointment for key leadership team. TOKYO, 8th April 2025 – H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), a leading global executive search firm, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan, further strengthening its presence across the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic expansion includes the appointment of George

H.I.E.C Partners with Boardwave to Bring Talent and Scaling Expertise to the European Software Community

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), a global executive search leader, today announced a new partnership with Boardwave. Since its 2022 launch, Boardwave has emerged as a mission-driven hub for the UK and European software industry, attracting over 1800 members. As a social enterprise offering free membership to CEOs and founders, Boardwave provides vital resources and support

H.I.E.C and Software Club Forge Strategic Partnership

London, June 20, 2024 – H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), a leading global executive search firm, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Software Club (or SWC), one of the most exciting fundamental business value research platforms focused exclusively on the analysis of Public and Privately owned Software and Technology companies for Private Equity funds

James Britton promoted to Partner, Business & Professional Services Practice

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global executive search firm focused on hiring transformational leaders, is pleased to announce the promotion of James Britton to Partner, Business & Professional Services based in London. James joined H.I.E.C four years ago, bringing with him a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in Executive Search. As a

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

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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/