IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in Greece
May 30, 2025 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added Athens, Greece-based Searchlight Partners as its newest member firm. “We are delighted to welcome Searchlight Partners into membership,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “They bring deep expertise in executive search and people strategy, and a solid track record in the technology, professional services, and life sciences sectors. They are a valuable addition to our global network, and we look forward to new opportunities for collaboration across the region and beyond.”
Searchlight Partners is a boutique executive search and people advisory firm known for its tailored, human-centric approach. The firm’s team serves clients across the technology, professional services, pharma, and life sciences sectors. With assignments completed in over 20 countries, Searchlight Partners brings a global perspective and deep functional expertise.
Under the leadership of Petros Mihos, Searchlight Partners maintains a partner-led model, ensuring senior-level involvement throughout every client engagement. “With a strong emphasis on long-term partnerships and measurable outcomes, the firm is recognized as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to strengthen leadership, elevate talent strategies, and drive sustainable growth,” IIC Partners said.
“We approach every assignment with integrity and a collaborative spirit to build trust,” said Mr. Mihos. “Joining IIC Partners connects us with global colleagues who share those same values and empowers our clients’ success through enhanced cross-border capabilities. It marks a meaningful step in our growth and strengthens our ability to deliver impactful leadership solutions.”
The Greek economy, which consists mainly of the service sector, tourism, and industry, is classified as advanced and high-income. Forbes lists the largest companies in Greece as the Bank of Greece, Public Power, National Bank of Greece, Motor Oil, Alpha Bank, Hellenic Petroleum, EFG Eurobank Ergasias, and Piraeus Bank. Greece has the 15th largest economy in the 27-member European Union.
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.
New Australian Member
In April, IIC added Sydney, Australia-based Omera Partners as a 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.
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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.
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.”
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
