About Us

Our reach currently spans 40+ countries and 90+ cities and counting; make us the world’s largest alliance of boutique retained executive search firms. What sets us apart is our shared entrepreneurial spirit and drive to deliver excellence in executive search.

Wherever the location, whatever the industry, we provide you with consistent first-class service. With globe-spanning connections and local knowledge you have a single point of contact for your international and local search requirements. We recognize that every search has differing requirements and tailor our approach to fit your needs.

Starting out as IRC Global Executive Search Partners in 1993, we’ve been providing executive search services to major global companies and other organizations for 30 years. We’ve successfully completed 40,000+ searches for over 4,000 clients, serving everyone from game-changing start-ups to major global players.

50+ nationalities, 40+ languages spoken and 52% female-led businesses. This diversity enriches our awareness of cultural differences – and means we have every imaginable base covered with regards to industry, region and size of company.

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Find a Recruiter

Find a Recruiter

Rania Abdalla

Member of the IRC Executive Board

Carlos Acosta

Kestria Americas – Regional Leader; Kestria Industrial / Production Practice Group – Americas Leader; Kestria Mexico & USA – Senior Managing Partner & Practice Leader

Rohan Carr

President of the IRC Executive Board, Global Leader at IRC Education Practice Group

Malcolm Duncan

NGO and Not For Profit Practice Lead, Asia Pacific Leader at IRC Banking & Financial Services Practice Group

Irena Galova

Global Operations Manager at IRC Global Executive Search Partners Association Ry

Gurdeep S. Hora

IRC Asia Pacific - Regional Leader, Global Leader at IRC Technology Practice Group

Michael Kantel

Member of the IRC Executive Board, Global Leader at IRC Industrial / Production Practice Group

Paul Knight

Global Leader at IRC Banking & Financial Services Practice Group

Manish Mehta

Kestria Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Group – Global Leader; Kestria Malaysia – Founding Partner

Katerina Meimaroglou

Kestria – Member of the Kestria Executive Board; Kestria Greece – Founder, Managing Partner

Stepan Motejzik

Global Alliance Director at IRC Global Executive Search Partners Association Ry

Veronika Paluskova

Kestria Global – Global Communications Manager

Raj Kumar Paramanathan

Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure Practice Group Global Leader

Robert Peck

Global Leader at IRC Real Estate Practice Group

Tomasz Sokolowski

IRC EMEA - Regional Leader

Patrick Westerburger

Global Leader at IRC Agribusiness & Agriscience Practice Group, EMEA Leader at IRC NGO & Not For Profit Practice Group

Kestria’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. Kestria leverages exceptional local recruiting expertise and global resources.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions And Expertise

With a footprint in 90+ cities in 40+ 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

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News Briefings

News Briefings

IRC Adds New Member Firm in Latin America

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Chile-based Inquest Consultores as its newest member firm. Inquest Consultores, led by Pia Puebla Menne and Isabel Walker, has been a key player in the Chilean executive search and compensation management consulting sector for more than 14 years. Chile is one of South America’s most stable and prosperous nations, leading Latin

IRC Adds Cabot and EA Hughes as Member Firms

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added Cabot Consultants and E.A. Hughes as its newest member firms. Founded in 1991 by Elaine Hughes, E.A. Hughes serves clients in the retail and consumer apparel, home furnishings, beauty, digital, e-commerce, footwear and other industries. The firm is based in New York City. Cabot Consultants is based in McLean, VA and led by managing partner Tom

IRC Global Continues Asia Pacific Expansion

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has continued to grow its roster of member firms in the Asia Pacific region with the addition of CnetG Asia, an executive search firm in Malaysia and Thailand represented by founding partners Manish Mehta and Raj Kumar. “With our expansion into Thailand and Malaysia we are able to serve our clients better

IRC Global Names Americas Regional Leader

IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has appointed Jane Lyons (pictured) as Americas regional leader. Ms. Lyons is a managing partner of Rhodes Associates. During her more than 25-year career in executive search and organizational consulting, she has completed more than 700 search and consulting assignments, specializing in the real estate industry. She has assisted leading real estate companies

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