International Executive Search Federation Adds Four New Partners to Network
October 27, 2025 – International Executive Search Federation (IESF) has added four new exclusive partners to its international executive search network. “This expansion strengthens IESF’s presence in Latin America, the Nordics, and Central Eastern Europe, and brings fresh expertise and local insight to our global community. We are proud to welcome Alec Allan & Associés, Human Garden, Key Executives, and Venaris Executive Search to the IESF family,” said Gertjan van de Groep, president of IESF. “Their expertise and commitment to excellence perfectly align with our mission to deliver world-class executive search services across the globe. With 27 partners, our network is now larger than ever before, and I am confident that this growth will lead to many successful collaborations and new opportunities for our clients worldwide.”
“With these four new partners, we are pleased to have expanded our network into Latin America, the Nordics, and Central Eastern Europe,” Mr. van de Groep said. “At IESF, we remain committed to growing our international reach, fostering cross-border collaboration, and learning from each other to deliver even more successful insights and partnerships. Together, we continue to build a future of growth, knowledge sharing, and impactful cooperation.”
Alec Allan & Associés, based in Geneva, is an executive search firm with over two decades of experience. Led by Emilie Joret, the team specializes in C-suite, senior management, and board-level recruitment across Switzerland and internationally. Their approach is personalized, combining rigorous methodology with a deep understanding of the Swiss market and business culture. Alec Allan & Associés is used by clients in healthcare, financial services, professional services, and consumer goods, and is known for its commitment to discretion, integrity, and long-term impact.
Human Garden, headquartered in Prague and led by Barbora Stejskalová, brings over 25 years of executive search and leadership advisory experience in the CEE region. The firm’s philosophy is rooted in authenticity and context: every assignment begins with a conversation, not a résumé.
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Key Executives, under the leadership of Lorena Castro, is a search firm in Colombia and Latin America. With more than 12 years of experience, the firm connects organizations with senior executive talent for senior and middle management roles. Ms. Castro is a seasoned HR professional with a rich international academic background and experience at major firms such as Korn Ferry and Aristos Stanton Chase.
Venaris Executive Search, based in Copenhagen and led by Morten Islin, offers search projects at CXO, director, manager, and senior specialist levels. Founded in 2020 by experienced partners, Venaris has a strong focus on life sciences and healthcare. Mr. Islin leads the life sciences & healthcare industry practice in Venaris.
Founded in 2002, the International Executive Search Federation identifies talent and leadership from 50 offices and 22 countries. The IESF offers a fully customized, local approach to search projects, based on culture, regional economics, and the local candidate marketplace.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
