IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in Australia
April 25, 2025 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Sydney, Australia-based Omera Partners as its newest member firm. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Omera Partners has built an extensive network in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region, serving leading corporations, government entities, and not-for-profits. “We are thrilled to welcome Omera Partners to IIC Partners and expand our presence in Australia with three new offices,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “Their exceptional track record in board and executive search, combined with their deep market expertise, makes them a valuable addition to our network. We look forward to working together to provide our clients with unparalleled leadership solutions across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.”
Omera Partners’ team of partners and research associates has completed over 1,000 board assignments and more than 3,500 executive appointments. The firm is known for its data-driven and research-backed approach to board and executive search, combining industry expertise with proprietary methodologies to deliver leadership solutions. The firm also strengthens board effectiveness through comprehensive reviews and succession planning, helping organizations optimize governance, refine strategic oversight, and ensure long-term leadership continuity. In addition, Omera Partners’ interim management team delivers experienced, effective executives across all senior functions.
“Omera Partners has always had a strong global dimension, connecting organizations in Australia with top leadership talent worldwide,” said Matt Hagen, managing partner at Omera Partners. “Joining IIC Partners expands this international reach by providing access to global talent networks, expert market analysis and cross-border opportunities with 40 offices worldwide. Our business and social impact is set to markedly increase while continuing to deliver the tailored, high-touch service that sets Omera Partners apart.”
“At Omera Partners, our board advisory practice is grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and focused on delivering measurable value,” said Ciaran Donovan, managing partner at Omera Partners. “With over 1,000 board appointments, we’re proud of our long history of helping clients build exceptional boards. Joining IIC Partners allows us to expand on this track record and collaborate on board governance best practices and research with over 450 expert consultants worldwide.”
Ranked fifth in the Index of Economic Freedom, Australia is the world’s 14th largest economy. Australia was the only advanced economy not to experience a recession due to the global financial downturn in 2008–2009. The powerhouse mining and financial services industries dominate the Australian Stock Exchange, just as they do the Australian economy.
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IIC Partners specializes in executive search and leadership consulting services. The group has 39 independently owned and managed member firms with more than 450 consultants in 42 cities across 29 countries. Areas of sector specialization include industrial, financial services, consumer and retail, energy, life sciences, technology, board, higher education, infrastructure, and human resources.
Expansion in Belgium
IIC also recently expanded its presence in the Belgian market through the addition of Geleyte, Rasson & Partners. The firm, headquartered in Brussels, expands IIC Partners’ capabilities in Belgium and across Europe. “We are thrilled to welcome Geleyte, Rasson & Partners to IIC Partners and re-establish our presence in Brussels, the strategic hub of Europe,” said Ms. Hayward. “Their unique approach to sustainable human capital strategy, supported by an exceptional track record in executive search, makes them a valuable addition to our network. We look forward to working together to deliver advanced talent solutions to clients worldwide.”
Leading and Scaling with Talent
Talent has become the cornerstone of value creation in private equity, shaping the success of portfolio companies and driving superior returns. As traditional levers like financial engineering and cost optimization face diminishing returns, private equity firms are increasingly focused on leadership and operational excellence to unlock growth. The role of talent leaders has never been more critical—they are the architects of transformative strategies, aligning people and processes to maximize organizational potential and achieve sustainable scalability.
Hunt Scanlon Media is convening hundreds of operating partners, chief talent officers, and executive recruiters at the Harvard Club in New York on May 15, 2025. We will examine the vital role talent professionals play in driving value creation—from shaping investment strategies and operational initiatives to fostering leadership excellence and organizational growth.
Geleyte, Rasson & Partners provides tailored human capital solutions that help organizations attract, develop, and retain senior executive talent. The firm specializes in executive search, people and culture consulting, and leadership development, supporting businesses through every stage of the talent lifecycle. The firm also offers coaching, team assessment, and talent management strategies to support individual and organizational growth. Geleyte, Rasson & Partners’ team of expert consultants has experience across multiple industries, from multinational corporations to purpose-driven SMEs and non-governmental organizations.
“Joining IIC Partners expands our global executive search and leadership development capabilities while maintaining our strong local expertise,” said Hendrik Geleyte, managing partner and co-founder of Geleyte, Rasson & Partners. “Moreover, it is a recognition of our professional expertise that will reassure organizations coming to or expanding in Belgium as well as Belgian organizations looking for reliable executive search partners abroad.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
