Progress Associés, 50 years of expertise for executives

Today, Progress Associés has set the benchmark in France for independent firms working in Executive Search.

Through the recruitment of executives through a direct approach, assessment and coaching, and governance and board services, Progress Associés supports your development.

Firmly rooted in France, close to our clients, Progress Associés is also open to the global market as a member of the international network IIC Partners and the AESC (Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants).

Founded 50 years ago, Progress Associés was an executive search pioneer in France. Over the years, the firm has broadened its savoir-faire to also become the go-to partner for clients to enhance managerial performance and raise the bar for corporate governance.

Progress Associés’ services are centred around four areas of expertise:

Executive Search: Recruiting executives and their staff using a direct approach,
Board Services: Supporting boards of directors, searching for independent directors and conducting performance assessments,
Executive Assessment & Coaching: Assessing and developing management teams,
Leadership Advisory: Managerial due diligence, management audits, succession plans and coaching for executive committees.

Our evolution has been built on strong, lasting values, grounded in our ethics and our commitment:

Working closely to support our clients in the long term,
A partnership culture with Partners sharing a joint project,
Financial independence.

We look forward to seeing you at our Paris office on Rue de la Paix.

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Founding of Progress

Founding of PROGRESS as experts in recruiting executives using a direct approach and pioneer of the concept of “head-hunting” in France.

Member of IIC Partners

PROGRESS joins IIC Partners, the 8th independent network worldwide in Executive Search, and gains an international footing. PROGRESS becomes the exclusive member of IIC Partners in France.

Launch of our consulting services

Our consulting services are launched by Frédérique Deriquehem. PROGRESS offers consulting services, including management auditing and assessments of managerial skills.

Appointment of Alain Prestat

Alain Prestat is appointed Chairman and CEO. He specifically develops PROGRESS’ Board Services, which include governance and boards of directors’ assessments and board director searches.

Progress becomes Progress Associés

A new partnership is formed with the firm’s current Partners. Jean Marc Danton is appointed CEO. PROGRESS ASSOCIÉS reinforces and develops its offerings: executive search, board services, executive assessment and coaching.

Jean-Philippe Demaël appointed Chairman

Jean-Philippe Demaël is appointed Chairman, with Alain Prestat becoming Honorary Chairman. PROGRESS ASSOCIÉS develops new services in leadership consulting and forms new partnerships.

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In the heart of Paris

Progress Associés welcomes you
in its offices at 2 rue de la Paix in Paris.

Contact us
+33 (0)1 53 45 16 45

Highlighting the best talents

Highlighting
the best talents

The leader in hiring in France

Our offers for executives

Our mission is underpinned by values and a strong sense of service

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