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Executive Search Worldwide

Founded over 30 years ago, the IIC Partners network is established in Europe, the Pacific Rim and the Americas, with 45 offices in 33 countries. It is among the top eight consulting and direct-approach recruiting networks worldwide.

HIRING INTERNATIONALLY

Searching for executives and experts and developing multicultural teams are core concerns for businesses in a global economy.

Acting on full awareness of corporate realities, Progress Associés has set up an international approach and has been positioned as a proactive member of IIC Partners since 1994.

IIC Partners is an umbrella organisation of independent firms, among the leaders in their market. The organisation deploys an entrepreneurial spirit and pools savoir-faire, implying that we can offer clients a tailored service adapted to their needs, nationwide, region-wide and worldwide.

INTERNATIONAL, INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

In Executive Search, industry-specific expertise is essential for successful outcomes when seeking and hiring executives, hence IIC Partners’ organisation with eight different practices:

  • Aviation, Aerospace & Defence,
  • Higher Education,
  • Energy,
  • Mass Consumption & Retail,
  • Financial Services,
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare,
  • Technology, Digitalisation & Innovation,
  • Human Resources.

TRANS-DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES

IIC Partners has also set up practices focusing on trans-disciplinary activities:

  • Board Consulting,
  • Leadership Advisory.

The members working in these practices are the specialists in each country. This organisation fosters the sharing of information, trends and above all the handling of international assignments.

For its clients, IIC Partners is capable of mustering a full set of international resources and skills needed to accomplish all hiring and consulting assignments.

NEWS

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  • IIC Partners Expands in Australia with Three New Offices Through Omera Partners
    April 15, 2025, New York, NY – IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s leading providers of executive search and leadership consulting services, is pleased to announce its expansion in Australia with the welcoming of Omera Partners into membership.  With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and...
  • Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Value of Board Assessment in Financial Services
    Amid rapid change in the financial services sector, organizations are increasingly embracing board assessment to boost effectiveness, clearly define roles, and respond to evolving challenges. Forward-thinking CEOs and Chairs see it as a strategic lever—one that enhances long-term resilience while strengthening performance and safeguarding reputation....
  • IIC Partners Expands European Presence with Geleyte, Rasson & Partners in Belgium
    April 2, 2025, New York, NY – IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s leading providers of executive search and leadership consulting services, is pleased to announce its renewed presence in the Belgian market through the addition of Geleyte, Rasson & Partners. The firm, headquartered...
  • Executive Search in Asia Pacific: Supporting Clients in a High-Growth Region
    The Asia Pacific region continues to rise as a global leader in growth and innovation, making it an essential time to review key trends and strategies for success.  In this video, Sam Dinte, Vice Chair for Australia and Asia Pacific, explores key business trends shaping...
  • Research Review: Leadership and Team Performance Strategies for Executives
    Effective leadership is critical to realizing talent potential and achieving organizational goals. Since the pandemic, the way leaders and teams operate has undergone a profound transformation.  To navigate this evolving landscape, executive leaders must review their approaches and adopt strategies backed by data. Christine Hayward,...
  • Beyond Boundaries: The Rapid Growth of India’s Higher Education Sector
    New Leadership Demands, Program Innovation, and the Role of Executive Search Firms India’s higher education sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by significant national and international investment. The country is witnessing a surge in private universities, the expansion of global institutions, and an increasing...
  • The Future of AI in Executive Search: Uses and Limitations
    Artificial intelligence (AI) has been adopted to some extent across all industries to improve productivity, and executive search is no exception. However, leading firms across the world — including those belonging to IIC Partners — have long understood the limited role it must play in...
  • CFO Essentials: 7 Trends for 2025
    IIC Partners member firm, B. Riley Farber, just completed a fascinating research piece on the evolving role of the CFO. Here are the top seven trends for 2025 to watch out for: 1. Strategic Focus: Companies are prioritizing CFO hires who can drive business strategy...
  • Central Europe Executive Search Market Outlook 2025
    This report calls on IIC Partners search consultants from five countries in Central Europe – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia – to explore the executive search industry outlook and emerging HR trends for 2025. Over the last year, the executive search industry faced...
  • Executive Mobility Report
    We surveyed more than 300 executives to understand career mobility motivations and trends. Understanding the driving forces behind executive mobility provides valuable insights for companies looking to attract and retain top talent. This is particularly relevant when 86% of executives are open to considering new...

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