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

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.

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

Press Releases

TRUE LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISIS

“Leaders who have stood out through the pandemic share three key behaviors on top of their excellent qualities: they embrace change; they thrive in uncertainty; and they adjust according to the environment.”  The world of work is changing rapidly, because of COVID-19 and the enduring economic crisis. Everything will change: not only the way we

IESF HOSTED WEBINAR INNOVATIVE TOOLS & SERVICES FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH WORLDWIDE

IESF hosted an online Webinar with the topic ‘IESF tools & services’ on March 4, 2021. In this webinar we shared several tools and services that have been developed in different IESF countries, with the goal to share these valuable insights with each other so it can also add value for every partner. The meeting brought together 19 participants

THE WHY IN BEING PARTNER OF IESF

IESF was founded in 2002 by partners in Asia and Europe with a clear vision of growing a Global Group, unhindered by corporate restrictions and rigidity and clients’ growing needs. IESF partners are business leaders experienced in addressing the requirements of growing businesses around the world. IESF is constantly expanding its international network. We are

Impact of COVID-19 on the Labor Market in Chile & Peru

November 5th, 2020 – In August 2020, our exclusive Partners IESF Peru (Virtus) and IESF Chile (HR Buró) carried out the Labor Market Study in their countries. They surveyed 36 companies from the mining, agribusiness and energy sectors about how they are facing the COVID-19 crisis in their industries. (Most of the companies with more

IESF Held its First Virtual AGM 2020

October 20, 2020 – The International Executive Search Federation (IESF) held its first virtual Annual Global Meeting (AGM) on the 20th of October, 2020. The meeting brought together 21 countries with more than 30 participants, involving dynamic discussions about the recruiting sector impacts due to the pandemic outbreak. One of the meeting highlights was that

Multimedia

Videos:

 

Insights:
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