IIC Partners Adds New Member Firm in Singapore
January 20, 2026 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has added CGT Partners in Singapore as its newest member firm. “We are delighted to welcome CGT Partners to our global organization,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “Their unique, tailored approach to client engagements, combined with an impressive track record across board advisory, executive search, and leadership assessment, makes them an invaluable partner in Singapore. We look forward to the high-impact leadership solutions CGT Partners will deliver for our clients worldwide.”
CGT Partners is an executive search and leadership advisory firm that partners with founders, boards, and CEOs to envision what’s possible and build the high-performing teams that make it a reality. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, including board advisory, executive search, and leadership development. Their mission is to connect human potential with collective growth, specializing in identifying transformative leaders who can navigate the complexities of emerging markets.
CGT Partners is led by multi-disciplinary partners with decades of senior experience across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Their professional backgrounds span corporate law, human resources, and tenures at top-tier global consulting firms, including Economist Intelligence Unit, Linklaters, and KPMG.
“Joining IIC Partners is a significant milestone that aligns our firm with a global community of premier executive search professionals,” said Tamara Sigerhall, founder and managing partner of CGT Partners. “We are excited to share our deep insights into the Asia Pacific region while partnering with international colleagues on cross-border leadership solutions that transform organizations.”
Singapore sits at the crossroads of the world’s largest and fastest growing region straddling China, India, and the ASEAN countries. A modern cosmopolitan city with a strong reputation as a major player in the global economic map, Singapore is a regional hub to large U.S. and European multinational corporations as well as headquarters to numerous growing enterprises in the technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
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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.
New Greek Member
IIC recently added Athens, Greece-based Searchlight Partners as a member firm. “We are delighted to welcome Searchlight Partners into membership,” said Ms. Hayward. “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.”
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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.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
