About Us

IRC Global Executive Search Partners has been bringing top leadership talent to clients for twenty-five years. Talent needs are global and IRC member firms are located in every corner of the world. With a footprint in 80+ cities in 45+ countries the firm is the world’s largest executive search alliance in terms of global reach. You will find a locally committed and globally connected member wherever in the world your business takes you.

With one local partner, you can tap into a global network to find the best candidates everywhere. Amsterdam, Cairo, New York, or Shanghai. Open the door to any of its partner offices and meet a dedicated professional with a deep understanding of the local market and instant access to a global network of contacts.

As entrepreneurs themselves, the firm understands your business needs. Its partners run their own businesses locally and most have held executive positions in major international companies. This gives them deeper insight into your business and your local preferences. They go the extra mile to give you the support you need. Because they know what it’s like to walk in your shoes.

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IRC’s alliance of boutique firms has the footprint and agility needed to serve the largest multinationals and SMEs with the same dedication and personal touch. They guarantee access to outstanding talent by leveraging decades of collective experience, deep industry knowledge and trusted referral sources. Its process begins by thoroughly considering a client’s needs, success factors and potential challenges. IRC leverages exceptional local recruiting expertise and global resources.

Solutions And Expertise

With a footprint in 80+ cities in 45+ countries the firm is the world’s largest executive search alliance in terms of global reach. You will find a locally committed and globally connected member wherever in the world your business takes you.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Onboarding
Industries
Functions
  • All Functions

News Briefings

IRC Global Adds 20/20 Foresight Executive Search

Global search consortiums continue to add new members across the global. The latest: IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) just added Chicago-based 20/20 Foresight Executive Search as its fifth member firm in the U.S. 20/20 Foresight primarily serves companies involved in the real estate, financial services and service industries. It was established by Bob Cavoto in

IRC Adds New Office in Hamburg

IRC Germany (Friedrichs & Partner) has expanded, opening a new office in Hamburg and bringing aboard Susanne Wagner as executive director for that location. This in the firm’s third office in Germany, along with Dusseldorf and Stuttgart. “With more than 16 years of executive search experience in Germany and internationally, Susanne fits in perfectly into

IRC Global Appoints New Agribusiness & Agriscience Practice Leaders

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has named Patrick Westerburger as the new leader of its agribusiness & agriscience global practice team. He replaces Warren Carter (IRC USA – The QualiFind Group), who is now the Americas practice leader. Monicca Yan (IRC China and Singapore) has become the new Asia Pacific practice leader, and Marco M. Alemagna (IRC

IRC Global Adds New Member Firm in Denmark

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added People & Performance A/S in Denmark as its newest member firm. “Denmark is an important market with many international knowledge-intensive companies with cross-border recruitment needs, and with IRC Denmark our worldwide executive search firm alliance has secured a strong foothold to support our international clients,” said IRC. People

Press Releases

IRC C-Suite Summit in London on “FutureReady Leaders”

LONDON, U.K., April 15, 2019 – The third in the series of IRC discussions themed “Transforming the Leaders: To Be FutureReady” was concluded on April 1 st , 2019 at The May Fair Hotel, London. IRC partners representing 24 countries of the EMEA region invited C-suite executives from industries including financial services, banking, technology, agribusiness

IRC Germany Launches New Office in Hamburg

HAMBURG, GERMANY, December 3, 2018 – Hamburg, a port city with a history of over 800 years is today the third largest European seaport. This vibrant heart of Northern Germany has a diverse economy and excellent connections to Berlin and the North-East of Germany. These are just a few reasons why Hamburg has been chosen

IRC EMEA Regional Meeting: Building Leaders in a Digital, Disruptive Age

HELSINKI FINLAND, April 4th, 2018 – IRC Global Executive Search Partners recently held its EMEA Regional Meeting themed “Leadership Transformation: Strategies in a Disruptive, Uncertain & Digital World”. A diverse group of over 35 IRC EMEA Regional Leaders from 24 countries, and external guests of different industry backgrounds gathered in Amsterdam to explore the demands on

IRC APAC on Building Leaders in a Digital, Disruptive Age

HELSINKI FINLAND, March 19, 2018 – IRC Global Executive Search Partners recently held its regional Asia Pacific (APAC) conference themed “Leadership Transformation: Strategies in a Disruptive, Uncertain & Digital World”. Over 40 delegates from 11 countries explored how increased digitalization and fast-paced innovation inherent in Industry 4.0 has transformed corporate leadership needs in the region.

IRC Global Executive Search Partners Recruits the Dean of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, October 8, 2017 – Dr. Jim Watterston has been appointed the new Dean of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE).  MGSE is ranked as one of the top 5 schools of education globally. Currently Director-General of the Queensland Department of Education and Training, Dr. Watterston has more than 30 years’ experience across all

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