Kestria Expands in Panama
September 23, 2024 – Kestria, formerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has added Arden & Price Inc. in Panama as a new member firm, strengthening its presence in Central America. “As the premier global alliance of top-tier executive search firms, we are committed to delivering deep market insights across all key regions,” said Stepan Motejzik, Kestria global alliance director. “By adding our new team in Panama, we have effectively bridged our presence in North and South America, completing our regional coverage. This significant step enhances our ability to meet the needs of our clients and candidates throughout the Americas. We are delighted to welcome Alyssa Lince and the team at Kestria Panama: Arden & Price to our global organization and are enthusiastic about their future contributions.”
Arden & Price is a human capital management firm with over 25 years of experience in Panama and regional markets. The firm excels in identifying candidates for strategic positions, whether in managerial roles or high-profile executive positions.
“Panama holds a strategically key position for the development of global economic activities, serving as a hub between the Americas and the rest of the world,” said Alyssa Lince, CEO of Kestria Panama. “I recently joined Kestria and have received an incredibly warm welcome and support, exceeding my expectations. It is crucial for Arden & Price’s strategy to be part of this network, and I look forward to working closely with the partners and the board to achieve growth and development for all. I am eager to collaborate, exchange knowledge and best practices, and create strong relationships with members.”
In 1995, Ms. Lince founded Arden & Price. Kestria notes that her experience is based on the development and implementation of programs focused on improving human resources to achieve corporate goals and the continuous monitoring of individual productivity, for both public and private sector companies.
Kestria has partners in over 40 countries and 90 cities across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The consortium has completed more than 40,000 assignments for more than 4,000 clients, from game-changing start-ups to major global players.
Growth in South Africa
This past spring, Kestria added Edge Executive Search in South Africa as a member firm. “In our continuous effort to strengthen and expand our alliance into critical markets, we are excited about our new member firm in South Africa led by Janice Wagner,” said Katerina Meimaroglou, president of the Kestria executive board. “She shares the same values and aspirations, and we look forward to working with her and her team.”
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“Edge is honored to join Kestria and collaborate with other members from around the world,” said Janice Wagner, founder and CEO of Edge and managing director, Kestria South Africa. “This new partnership offers Edge access to members’ global knowledge and expertise, providing it with new perspectives and the opportunity to come up with innovative solutions to achieve meaningful growth and impact, both locally and internationally.”
Specializing in talent acquisition, Ms. Wagner has provided services across various sectors including banking, financial services, professional advisory services, legal, telecommunications, information technology, FMCG, hospitality, manufacturing, and government & parastatals.
Agribusiness & Agriscience Growth
Kestria recently strengthened its agribusiness & agriscience practice group with the additions of Carlos Eduardo Staut, Constanza Ossa, and Pietro Borroni. “In an era where sustainable practices and technological advancements are reshaping industries, agribusiness stands at the forefront of a remarkable transformation,” Kestria said. “The rising demand for sustainable food production aligns with consumer awareness of environmental impacts. Agribusiness is at the forefront, adopting disruptive technologies to efficiently utilize resources and secure a sustainable future.”
“Our agribusiness and agriscience practice group is one of the fastest-growing expert teams within our global alliance,” said Patrick Westerburger, managing partner, Kestria Netherlands, Kestria agribusiness & agriscience global practice leader. “In 2023, we expanded into South America with specialists from Chile and Brazil, and in the EMEA region in Belgium. I am proud to announce that in 2024, we are further expanding in the EMEA region. Our Italian partner, Pietro Borroni, brings decades of experience in senior leadership roles within global agriculture and food companies. With this addition to our team, we will be well-equipped to handle the most complex and challenging executive search assignments anywhere in the world. We remain committed to delivering excellence in providing high-quality services to our clients in the agribusiness and agriscience sector.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
