H.I.E.C

Firm Overview

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) is a leading global executive search firm focused on hiring Board, CEO and Senior-level executives globally. H.I.E.C was established by several senior partners from the leading global search firms to disrupt the traditional approach to executive search by placing a premium focus on hiring transformational leaders across the sectors we serve. Rapid globalization has given rise to new types of disruptive leaders, spread across the globe, in the traditional and transformative functional areas. At H.I.E.C, we are devoted to connecting the world’s leading corporations, Private Equity, and Venture Capital portfolio firms with this new wave of leaders to help our clients scale and win in the digitized economy. Operating across 13 offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, unified by one global P&L and delivery model, we have cultivated a new professional standard that challenges the competitors in our field. Our agile, borderless team structure enables us to deliver bespoke services from an integrated group of consultants working as one team focused on one goal: to deliver exceptional services and outstanding results in our clients’ best interests.

News Briefings

The Secret Ingredient for Transformational Leadership in a PE backed Environment

Private equity firms are under more pressure than ever to deliver returns in an increasingly crowded and high-stakes market. Amid this intensity, leadership quality has emerged as a critical lever for driving growth, mitigating risk, and maximizing value creation. In today’s competitive private equity landscape, where achieving a return on investment is challenging and the...

H.I. Executive Consulting Opens New Office in Tokyo

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has strengthened its presence across the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan. The firm has appointed George Johnson as a partner to lead the office. The expansion builds upon the firm’s presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Sydney, reflecting HIEC’s commitment to providing...

H.I. Executive Consulting Expands in Paris

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has expanded with the addition of Selma de Fressenel as a partner based in Paris enhancing its presence across Europe. “We are delighted that Selma is joining our team at HIEC,” said Melissa Reed, managing partner and global leader, consumer practice. “Selma brings an outstanding track record with a focus...

H.I. Executive Consulting Partners Enhances Presence Across Europe

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has expanded with the addition of Selma de Fressenel as a partner based in Paris enhancing its presence across Europe. “We are delighted that Selma is joining our team at HIEC,” said Melissa Reed, managing partner and global leader, consumer practice. “Selma brings an outstanding track record with a focus...

H.I. Executive Consulting Partners with KPMG – Connect On Board

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has formed a partnership with KPMG – Connect On Board, a U.K.-based board-level talent platform. KPMG Connect On Board helps organizations build stronger, more diverse boards by connecting them with top senior talent. This collaboration connects KPMG’s board-level talent platform with H.I.E.C’s global expertise in board-level search. Melissa Reed, managing...

H.I. Executive Consulting Partners with Boardwave

Global search firm H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC) has established a new partnership with Boardwave. Since its 2022 launch, Boardwave has become a mission-driven hub for the U.K. and European software industry, attracting over 1800 members. As a social enterprise offering free membership to CEOs and founders, Boardwave provides resources and support to drive the region towards global...