IMD International Search Group Adds New Member Firm in South East Asia

October 4, 2024 – Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group has expanded South East Asia with the addition of Singapore-based Timeo – Performance. Founded in 2008 by Isabelle Larche and Fabien Mailhe, Timeo Performance operates in Asia (Southeast Asia and Greater China) with their headquarters based in Singapore.
With their in-house team of experts in executive search and coaching / training, Ms. Larché and Mr. Mailhe operate in a wide range of sectors including consumer, industrial, financial services, transportation & logistics, across all C-level and their direct report.
Before opening the firm, both founders had built solid experience as consultants in the human performance – change management practice of a global consulting firm Akteos Asia. Of European origins, they decided to create their own consultancy, based in Asia – with a strong focus to bridge a build for western organizations who wish to establish and/or expand their business in Asia.
Timeo Performance has two main branches of activity:
- Executive search: Involved in actual research for C-level positions, especially when the client is a French headquartered based organization.
- Training / learning and development / digital learning / coaching.
“Joining IMD is a fantastic opportunity for Timeo-Performance to work with like-minded experts and serve their clients across the globe,” Ms. Larché.
Founded in 1972, IMD International Search Group is one of the top 40 global search organizations with more than 41 offices in major markets and business centers throughout the world. Its executive search professionals, many of whom held senior positions in the industry sectors they now serve, conduct hundreds of senior-level searches for clients worldwide each year.
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The consortium said: “We are proud to have retained many members for decades now, for instance Dr. Heimeier & Partner (member since 1989), Telkes Consulting (1997), Sirca Executive Search (1998), IMS Talent (2001), Lisberg (2002), Panamera (2003), Schilling Partners (2004), and Executive Network (2005). This stability allowed us to build trustful relationships, to the benefit of our clients. It also helped attract new members during the last decade, expanding our geographical coverage to Australia and New Zealand (Fisher Leadership), Brazil (Osser & Osser), Chile (SommerGroup), China (GMPTalent International), and the U.S, (Alder Koten, Onstott Group).”
New Member Firms
IMD recently added Kaluzynski & Madeja in Warsaw, Poland, as a member firm. This completed IMD’s coverage of the Central European market. Founded in 1991, Kaluzynski & Madeja was created by Richard Kaluzynski, who has over 30 years’ executive search experience. He started his career in the United Kingdom before settling in Poland. He is a British and Polish National.
Mr. Kaluzynski and his team have extensive experience in technology, banking, FMCG and in the Industrial sectors. They also operate as a generalist firm, recruiting all C-level positions as well as senior management. Other business segments include leadership assessment, interim management and career advice. ‘’I am thrilled to join the IMD International Search Group with its long heritage,’’ said Mr. Kaluzynski.
IMD recently expanded its reach in Eastern Europe with the addition of Head Hunting Agency headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. They join IMD’s team in Southeastern Europe with members in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Serbia. Founder Loreda Dragomir is a seasoned executive search professional. She gained experiences in the executive search industry and worked as COO then country manager for the Romanian branches of major executive search global groups. “My talent is to find your talent,” Ms. Dragomir said.
Ms. Dragomir is an experienced country manager with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. She is skilled in executive search and recruiting, business planning, HR consulting, coaching, sales, and international business.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media