Amrop appoints JOMON Associates as its new team in Tokyo, marking the group’s re-entry in the Japanese market and adding significant coverage in the Asia Pacific region.  Led by Naohiro Furuta, CEO, JOMON Associates is Japan’s premier leadership advisory firm, offering services in senior Executive Search, Board & Corporate Governance Consulting, Leadership Assessment and Executive Coaching.  With 13 consultants and a team of 30 employees, the firm serves more than 200 companies, constituting about one-third of Japan’s major companies and representing Japan’s key industry sectors, including Industrial & Automotive, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer & Retail, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Finance & Insurance, IT and Telecommunications.  The firm's deep connection to the local Japanese market is matched by its unsurpassed reputation for quality and its innovative approach to executive search. By offering personalized leadership advisory and board services in addition to its acclaimed recruitment solutions, JOMON Associates is well-positioned to support companies in their quest for transformative leaders.  “Japan is a significant market for executive search and leadership consulting, and we are delighted welcome JOMON Associates to our global team,” says Annika Farin, Chair of the global Amrop Partnership. “We are now able to directly serve multinational companies operating in Japan as well as Japanese companies [...]

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) today announced key global and regional leader appointments, effective January 1, 2025. The appointed leaders will continue advancing the firm's objective of delivering exceptional value to clients by fostering differentiated, deep, and durable relationships. "Having the right leadership in place is increasingly crucial to business performance, growth, and prosperity, making our work more important than ever," said Tom Monahan, CEO, Heidrick & Struggles. "This dynamic group embodies our values as a firm as well as our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client service. We're excited to promote these outstanding leaders as they continue to shepherd our clients through their most pressing business and talent challenges." These leaders span Heidrick & Struggles' priority practice and solution areas, as well as multiple regions globally. Individuals appointed to Regional Leader: Anne Rockey, North America Richard Guest, Asia Pacific & Middle East Individual appointed to Global Managing Partner: Todd Taylor, Client Driven Growth, a newly created role Individuals appointed to Executive Search Global Practice Managing Partner: Jaimee Eddington, Corporate Officers Practice Dominique Fortier, Financial Services Practice Chris Bray, Global Technology & Services Practice Gustavo Alba, Co-Lead, Private Equity Practice Individuals appointed to Executive Search Regional Practice Managing Partner: Liz Langel, Americas, Financial Services Practice Ina Sood, Americas, Healthcare [...]

Russell Reynolds Associates, a global leadership advisory and search firm has appointed Euan Kenworthy as country manager of the Russell Reynolds Associates’ Singapore office, effective January 1, 2025. Kenworthy succeeds Ulrike Wieduwilt, who is stepping down from her role as Singapore country manager. In his new role, Kenworthy will lead the Singapore office operations, continuing to deepen relationships with the firm’s clients as well as grow the business as a key hub in the Asia Pacific region. Kenworthy currently leads the firm’s Private Capital sector in Asia Pacific and Infrastructure practice globally, working closely with clients on Board and CEO succession and executive searches globally. He also advises sovereign wealth, private equity, and infrastructure funds in the recruitment and development of their leadership teams and the Boards and teams of their portfolio companies. Kenworthy joined Russell Reynolds Associates in 2014 and has over 15 years of experience working with boards of directors and senior management across London, Singapore, and Switzerland. He has helped these decision-makers create sustainable growth and success through leadership consulting and executive search. Kenworthy received his B.Sc. (Hons) in Geography & Biology from the University of Exeter. Sharing his excitement for the new role, Kenworthy stated: “I am honored to [...]

Signium proudly announces the opening of its new Executive Search office in Dubai, UAE, effective December 1, 2024. This expansion enhances Signium’s presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, complementing its existing Dubai Leadership Consulting office, led by Managing Partner Hisham El-Badawy since 2006. The new office is led by seasoned industry professionals Jon Ashcroft and Mark Holdich, who have joined as Managing Partners. Together with El-Badawy, they will operate under the unified branding of Signium GCC, offering specialized services tailored to the region’s dynamic market. Growing the executive landscape in a thriving business hub The GCC economies demonstrated resilience during 2024, achieving steady growth despite global challenges. While the oil sector remains vital, the region’s focus on economic diversification has driven significant contributions from non-oil sectors such as tourism, trade, finance, construction, and manufacturing. This transformation has opened doors for business leaders across various industries. As a recognized global crossroads for commerce, the GCC has shown resilience and economic growth in recent years, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the growth. “Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformative change, pioneering growth in non-oil sectors such as technology, renewable energy, financial services and tourism,” says Holdich. “Signium GCC is well-positioned to navigate these opportunities and deliver tailored [...]

Spencer Stuart recently appointed Miranda Pode as leader of the firm’s North America region. “The exciting opportunities shaping the foundation of our future are often built upon the hard work of those who came before us,” Ms. Pode said in a LinkedIn post. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to Eric Leventhal who continued our rich history of inspiring leadership and unwavering dedication—thank you Eric for paving the way for our continued success.” With deep expertise as a trusted adviser to boards, CEOs and C-suite executives, Ms. Pode’s background encompasses a tenure as global chief client officer and co-leader of the firm’s global advisory services, where her strategic insights have facilitated growth for clients across industries. Her previous roles at Spencer Stuart include chief client officer and co-head of the global leadership advisory service and member of the board and CEO practice. Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, Ms. Pode co-led the global financial services practice with Egon Zehnder, partnering with a diverse array of leaders — from CEOs and senior commercial leaders to chief people officers. Her experience also spans board consulting, working with board and committee chairs to ensure alignment between board priorities and executive goals, fostering a cohesive leadership environment. [...]