International Executive Search Federation:IESF

About Us

International Executive Search Federation is one of the world’s most recognized international executive search groups / associations. Identifying talent and leadership in more than 50 offices and 22 countries, we are globally known as “The Local Experts” because we understand regional markets and their specific needs when it comes to executive recruitment. We offer a fully customized, local approach to search projects, based on culture, regional economics and the local candidate marketplace. We never seek to impose a “one-size-fits-all” solution. Our search process is optimized to the local culture.

Sector Practices

We operate in 15 sector practices that bring sector specific leadership and knowledge directly to the client. Because our members are not just capital city based but nationally based on capital city representation, we have a deep understanding of the way regional businesses operate and can deliver talent with the appropriate cultural fit.

IESF has worldwide partners in:
• AsiaPac
• EMEA
• Americas

Global Reach with Local Knowledge

IESF enjoys global reach, helping international firms in mature markets while helping them forge ahead into emerging markets. Our local search consultants provide top value by finding the right talent to fit your exact needs. IESF’s success is built on a strong foundation of trust across cultures, values and principles with a strategic roadmap and dedicated member firms driven to deliver leaders across the globe for their clients. We have forged strong relations with partners in all member nations through regular regional meetings and practice groups built around vertical and geographic markets. We know our partners personally and understand their businesses and executive search strategies.

Achievements

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Partners

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IESF enjoys global reach, helping international firms in mature markets while helping them forge ahead into emerging markets. Our local search consultants provide top value by finding the right talent to fit your exact needs. IESF’s success is built on a strong foundation of trust across cultures, values and principles with a strategic roadmap and dedicated member firms driven to deliver leaders across the globe for their clients. We have forged strong relations with partners in all member nations through regular regional meetings and practice groups built around vertical and geographic markets. We know our partners personally and understand their businesses and executive search strategies.

International Executive Search Federation:IESF

Solutions And Expertise

IESF operates in 15 sector practices that bring sector specific leadership and knowledge directly to the client. Because our members are not just capital city based but nationally based on capital city representation, we have a deep understanding of the way regional businesses operate and can deliver talent with the appropriate cultural fit.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Career Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • On-Demand Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Org. Chart Mapping
  • Recruitment Research
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agriculture
  • All Industries
  • Alt. Investments
  • Asset Management
  • Associations
  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Clean Tech./Sustain.
  • Clinical Research
  • Cloud Based
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Commercial Banking
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Products
  • Consumer Services
  • Corporate Banking
  • Cultural Arts
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & Analytics
  • Devices
  • Digital
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Archit.
  • Environmental Service
  • Faith Based
  • Family Offices
  • Financial Services
  • FinTech
  • FinTech
  • Foundations
  • Global Markets
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Hedge Funds
  • High Tech
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Products
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Mgmt.
  • K-12
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Luxury
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile
  • Natural Resources
  • Non-Profit
  • Oil & Gas
  • Payments/Processes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Sovereign Wealth
  • Sports
  • Supply Chain
  • Technology
  • Trade Finance
  • Transportation
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Venture Capital
  • Wealth Management
Functions
  • Advertising
  • All Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • C-Level
  • C-Suite
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Invest. Mgmt./Banking
  • Investor Relations
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

International Executive Search Federation:IESF

News Briefings

International Executive Search Federation Adds New Member Firm in Austria

The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has expanded in Austria with the addition of YBM Partners as its newest member firm. “Our expansion with Austria as the traditional gate to Eastern Europe is in line with the strategy of IESF as a growing international organization to be stronger represented in the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe,” the

7 Executive Search Trends to Impact Recruiting Firms in 2022

January is always a great time to reflect and to look ahead. Among the many problems faced over the last 12 months, top-level search strategies have had to adapt to change. “2021 has posed many challenges for organizations: continued restrictions, persisting uncertainty, managing hybrid workforces and closed borders,” said a new report from the International Executive Search Federation (IESF). In its

The International Executive Search Federation Names President

The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has appointed Gertjan van de Groep of IESF The Netherlands (Van de Groep & Olsthoorn Executive Search) as its new president. He takes over from Victor Carulla from IESF Spain (Headway Executive Search) who is stepping down after completing three years as president. Mr.  van de Groep has been a partner of IESF since

The International Executive Search Federation Adds Find Great People to Network

The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added Find Great People, a talent acquisition and human resources consulting firm, to its international network. This expansion is in line with the expansion strategy of IESF to be represented worldwide as a growing international organization. “As a new member of our network, we welcome Find Great People,” said Victor Carulla

International Executive Search Federation:IESF

Press Releases

IESF LAUNCHES ADVISORY BOARD TO SUPPORT BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DECISION-MAKING

Tim Smith appointed as first member The International Executive Search Federation – IESF – introduces an Advisory Board. Aim is that this body will not only enhance the international network reputation and credibility but will also provide the President and current members of the Leadership Council with valuable knowledge, information, lessons learned, insights and ideas. The main goal

6 WAYS COVID-19 HAS CHANGED THE JOB MARKET

As Covid-19 rips through the economy, all of us are left thinking: what will this hold for jobs in the future? Will we ever be the same again? However, the reality prevails: change is the only constant amongst a world of uncertainty. Emmanuel White, Co-Founder of WeLinkTalent Executive Search in Singapore and partner of IESF: “The speed of change

NEW WORK, NEW PAY, NEW NORMAL – CURRENT CHALLENGES FOR SMES

IESF proudly presents an expert article published in PERSONALintern – an online newsletter for the HR Management in the DACH region – written by Stephan Löw, Managing Partner at Topos Personalberatung and exclusive IESF partner for Germany. In this article Stephan explains the HR term New Pay and connects it to the New Way of Work since COVID-19. Just as, due to

THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FEDERATION (IESF) HOSTS SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON THE 8TH OF APRIL, 2021

Every year in April IESF organizes a European Regional Meeting, which was initially planned to take place in Copenhagen this year. Due to the pandemic and the travel restrictions, IESF was forced to host an inspiring online meeting instead. The meeting brought together 20 countries with even more participants, involving dynamic discussions about the executive search industry. The main

THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

Diversity – gender, ethnic and cultural – is a remarkable source of richness, bringing a positive dynamic to business management. However, too often the importance attributed to this quality is systematically underestimated by organizations, if compared to other qualities such as technical or social skills. Why the diversity is so important? In this article, Vincenzo Ganci –

International Executive Search Federation:IESF

Multimedia

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Videos:

 

Insights:
Mapping Talent Management: Highlights from HRCore Lab Summit
Navigating the Complexities of DEI: Insights from IESF’s Global Masterclass
Taking a Stand: The Future of DEI
The Transformative Role of Women in Senior Management
New IESF Whitepaper: “Navigating the Millennial Shift in the Workforce”
IESF Insights: Navigating tomorrow’s leadership challenges
Leadership challenges and future capabilities in business
Executive Search and Recruiting in 2024: Embracing change and innovation
Successful CEO selection for Allied Vision Technologies GmbH and the German 2D Vision Group of TKH
IESF reports increase in cross border executive search assignments
Staying Connected in a Hybrid Work Environment
India is going to be a game changer
The role of the assignor in challenging international search projects
ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-POTENTIALS – BUILDING AN EXECUTIVE
SEDUCED BY INCOMPETENCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF BUSINESS MODELS IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH
THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL COLLABORATION IN A SENSITIVE SEARCH FOR A NEW COUNTRY MANAGER USA
HOW TO KEEP YOUR EMPLOYEES MOTIVATED AFTER MORE THAN 1 YEAR WORKING FROM HOME BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC
IESF INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: DISRUPTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
KEY LEARNINGS ON INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS OVER HET YEARS
NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR RENTAL COMPANY MANAGES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SUCCESSFULLY IN TIMES OF THE PANDEMIC
NEW LEADER TO HELP A SUCCESSFUL FAMILY-RUN MANUFACTURING BUSINESS GROW IN CHINA
VIRTUAL RECRUITMENT: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH A MODERNIZED APPROACH TO RECRUITING THAT INVOLVES VIDEO INTERVIEWING
6 WAYS COVID-19 HAS CHANGED THE JOB MARKET
NEW WORK, NEW PAY, NEW NORMAL – CURRENT CHALLENGES FOR SMES
THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
TRUE LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS

Webinar:
IESF Webinar:Back to Business – 6/9/20