Intersearch Worldwide Launches Sustainability Practice
November 18, 2024 – InterSearch Worldwide, a global alliance of executive search companies, has launched its sustainability practice group. “This initiative marks a significant milestone in our commitment to not only guiding our clients toward sustainable success but also embedding sustainability within our own operations,” InterSearch said.
“As businesses worldwide face unprecedented environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, the role of leadership in driving sustainable transformation has never been more critical,” said Ana Ber, global sustainability leader. “Organizations are increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate the complexities of the circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and foster a culture of responsibility and innovation.
“At InterSearch, we recognize that the key to sustainable business success lies in identifying and placing leaders who are not only experts in their fields but also champions of sustainability,” Ms. Ber said. “Our new sustainability practice group is designed to meet this need, helping organizations across industries build leadership teams that are equipped to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
The sustainability practice group at InterSearch offers a blend of internal expertise and deep industry knowledge to help organizations achieve their sustainability goals. The services include:
- Sustainable Leadership Search: InterSearch specializes in identifying leaders who possess the vision, ethics, and innovative thinking necessary to drive sustainable change.
- Sustainability Advisory: Leveraging our own experience and commitment to sustainability, InterSearch provide tailored advice and support to organizations seeking to integrate sustainable practices into their business strategies.
- Thought Leadership: As part of InterSearch’s commitment to sustainability, they will be sharing insights, case studies, and best practices on sustainable leadership and business transformation.
“Our vision is to position InterSearch as the premier partner for organizations seeking to lead in sustainability,” said Ber. “By combining our internal commitment with our expertise in executive search and leadership consulting, we offer unparalleled support to businesses looking to make a positive impact on the world.”
Strategic Partnership
InterSearch member in Benelux, Schelstraete Delacourt recently announced a partnership with Minds&More. “The partnership with Minds&More is a milestone for Schelstraete Delacourt and fits with our growth and diversification strategy at C-level,” said Vanessa Delacourt, CEO of Schelstraete Delacourt. “With a specialization in interim marketing and sales and project management, we wish to serve as a platform for further vertical integration based on functional areas and general interim recruitment management. As a result, we are able to offer a sustainable total solution to companies that wish to expand and further reinforce their organization.”
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The partners of Minds&More will continue to lead the company and to reinvest in the Schelstraete Delacourt group. Myriam Vangenechten, CEO of Minds&More, said: “We believe that this transaction will serve as a lever for the development of both companies. Our expertise in marketing and sales will fit seamlessly with the services of Schelstraete Delacourt, enabling us jointly to create even more value for our clients.”
InterSearch Worldwide Adds New Member Firm in Brazil
InterSearch Worldwide has added Brazil-based Weplace as its newest member firm. “We are proud to have Weplace as our new member in Brazil, which is a strategic country for InterSearch in Latin America,” said Frank Schelstraete, chairman of the InterSearch. “Their team has expertise in the most strategic industries in the region as well as for the InterSearch global practices: consumer, life sciences and healthcare, energy, agri-business, industrial, logistic, technology, and financial services. The InterSearch community is excited to start cooperating with Weplace and offer to international clients the services of such a highly experienced and reliable partner in Brazil.”
“In the current war for talent we must focus more than ever on attracting the best talent for our clients; the type of contract – permanent or temporary – is of secondary importance in this regard,” said Pieterjan Kempynck, co-founder of Minds&More. “Together with Schelstraete Delacourt, we wish to ensure that companies find the right talent with the right skills.”
“With this new partnership, we are on the right track to achieve further growth in our company,” said Frank Schelstraete, chairman. “With a takeover in the Netherlands in the near future, we wish to further expand our market position within the Benelux. The logical next step is further geographical expansion within Europe.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
