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 Global Adds New Member Firm in Spain

IRC Global Executive Search Partners has added Barcelona-based boutique firm The Skeye as its newest member. “With IRC Spain, our new member firm, we have strengthened our solid position serving international clients, locally and globally,” said Stepan Motejzik, IRC Global alliance director. “We are excited about extending our capabilities in the critical market of Spain, spanning

IRC Appoints Americas Regional Leader

IRC Global Executive Search Partners has named Carlos Acosta of The QualiFind Group as the group’s Americas regional leader. “We are very fortunate to have Carlos joining us in this key position,” said Rohan Carr, president of IRC Global Executive Search Partners. “He brings a depth of search experience and s strong knowledge and understanding of

IRC Adds New Member Firm in Luxembourg

Even in the face of a global pandemic, executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates from around the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters, and open new locations. Global recruiting consortiums, meanwhile, are taking advantage of a resurgence in certain geographic areas. Recently, IRC Global Executive Search

Madison MacArthur Merges with The ExeQFind Group & The Qualifind Group

The ExeQfind Group, based in Atlanta and San Diego-based The Qualifind Group have merged Toronto-based executive search firm Madison MacArthur Incorporated into its search and recruitment platform. The dual practices, according to Sylvia MacArthur, president of Madison MacArthur, are now better positioned to provide expanded sector expertise, consultant depth, cultural fluency, and geographic reach while

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Press Releases

Press Releases

IRC Expands in Europe with a New Partner in Italy

(Oct. 2021) IRC Global Executive Search Partners is delighted to announce a new partner in Italy, as part of the continued alliance expansion. “We are very pleased to have a firm of the caliber of Allen Parker, part of GCH Consulting, join our alliance and look forward a strong and long term partnership. Italy is

IRC Expands in Europe with a New Partner in Spain

(Oct. 2021) As part of the continued alliance expansion across all continents, IRC Global Executive Search Partners is thrilled to announce a new partner in Spain. “With IRC Spain, our new member firm, we have strengthened our solid position serving international clients, locally and globally. We are excited about extending our capabilities in the critical

IRC Introduces New Americas Regional Leader

(Feb. 17, 2021) San Diego-based Carlos Acosta of The QualiFind Group has been named as the Americas Regional Leader for IRC Global Executive Search Partners. Carlos is a Senior Managing Partner for the technical and professional recruitment firm – The QualiFind Group. The QualiFind Group and its sister practice – The ExeQfind Group joined IRC

IRC Adds a New Partner in Spain, Expanding its Coverage in Europe

(Feb. 4, 2021) Long-term IRC partner in Italy (Ellipsis Partners – former Open Executive Search & Selection), founded in 2005, has recently added a new office in Madrid, Spain, led by Paul Herrick. They are proud of the reputation they have built based on excellence, quality and lateral thinking. Their philosophy is to consistently exceed

IRC Expands in Europe With a New Partner in Luxembourg

(Jan. 21, 2021) After recently announcing a new partner in Latvia, IRC Global Executive Search Partners further expands its presence in the European region by adding a member firm in Luxembourg. RC Luxembourg (adVeci Advisors) is an independent firm providing tailored solutions in HR advisory and executive search. They are located in the heart of

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