IIC Partners Expands to Los Angeles in Partnership with B. Riley Farber
September 27, 2024 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has expanded in Los Angeles through its affiliation with global member firm B. Riley Farber. “We are excited to see B. Riley Farber extend its exceptional executive search and interim management services to Los Angeles, further enhancing IIC Partners’ capabilities in the United States,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “The addition of Alistair Ross and his growing team not only broadens our geographical reach but also enriches the diversity of expertise within our network.”
Toronto-based B. Riley Farber, a member of IIC Partners since 2019, provides executive search and interim management services and is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based B. Riley Financial, Inc. The firm’s Los Angeles executive search and interim management practice is led by Alistair Ross, a seasoned executive search consultant, who joined B. Riley as senior vice president last year. Mr. Ross and the Los Angeles team focus on executive and interim appointments across a broad range of industry verticals and specialize in senior executive placements for private equity and portfolio company clients.
“It is an incredible honor to be part of IIC Partners and lead our team in Los Angeles into an exciting future,” said Mr. Ross. “I look forward to benefiting from the shared industry knowledge and talent strategy expertise present throughout the IIC Partners global network.”
“Los Angeles is an exciting addition to the IIC Partners offices strategically placed throughout the Americas,” said Ian Brenner, senior managing director, B. Riley Farber, and IIC Partners board director. “As one global team, we are now further equipped to solve complex leadership challenges for national and multinational organizations, and drive growth and success for our valued clients.”
New Member Firms
IIC recently added Thailand-based JacksonGrant Executive as a member firm. This expansion adds a strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region, joining IIC Partners offices in India, China, and Australia. “We are thrilled to welcome JacksonGrant Executive to IIC Partners,” said Ms. Hayward. “Their prominent standing in the industrial and manufacturing sectors will significantly enhance our global Practice Groups and further strengthen our service offerings. Located in Bangkok, JacksonGrant Executive is ideally positioned as a strategic partner to our offices across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.”
Leveraging recruitment technology, deep market insights, and a partnership-driven approach, JacksonGrant Executive serves the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. In addition to its expertise in executive search, JacksonGrant Executive offers comprehensive executive development services, including executive coaching and cultural intelligence training.
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IIC Partners also recently added Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Wall Chase to its global network of executive search firms. “This represents a significant milestone in IIC Partners’ strategic efforts to enhance its global footprint and further develop its presence in Latin America,” the search consortium said. “We are thrilled to welcome Wall Chase to IIC Partners,” said Ms. Hayward. “Their distinguished approach to executive search and leadership advisory — marked by an unwavering dedication to authentic, long-term partnerships — reflects a profound alignment with our core values. Wall Chase’s inclusion will strongly enhance our presence in Argentina and cross-border capabilities across the region and beyond.”
IIC Partners Makes Global Board Appointments
IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has elected Oliver Schmitt and reappointed Vanessa Dalas to the board of directors. They were elected during the IIC Partners’ AGM held in October and will serve a three-year term. “Oliver Schmitt and Vanessa Dalas are highly accomplished global leaders who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to IIC Partners,” said Christine Hayward, executive director of IIC Partners. “Mr. Schmitt’s role in uniting our global members through key initiatives and by hosting our global conference and AGM is highly commendable. We look forward to him bringing this collaborative drive to the board. Vanessa Dalas has had a powerful impact during a successful three-year term on the board, and we’re excited to see her build on this success. These appointments will further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients around the world.”
Founded in 2010, Wall Chase has provides executive search, leadership advisory, and career transition services. Their team of consultants have completed hundreds of search assignments for executive and board director positions across all sectors and functions. Wall Chase also has expertise in coaching and leadership development, as well as crafting tailor-made and personalized solutions to optimize the employability of people reentering the labor market.
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.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
