Kaplan Partners, celebrating its 30th anniversary, reflects on the crucial lessons learned about leadership and governance, emphasizing the importance of talent management, CEO succession, board performance, and proactive board refreshment.
TRANSEARCH International Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of John Watson as Partner/Global Head of Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality. John brings with him a distinguished career spanning over four decades, marked by leadership roles across prestigious global organisations. His extensive experience in developing robust operational strategies and his deep-rooted understanding of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries will significantly enhance our firm's growth and innovation. John started his career in retail travel with American Express in Edinburgh in 1980. He graduated to become the youngest main-board director of Hogg Robinson Travel/BTI as first Sales Director and then Operations Director with responsibilities including 130 offices, 1,200 staff and 4,600 corporate clients. Moving on to run European sales for United Airlines in eight countries, John was one of the first ex-pats to work in the USA for United. Based in Philadelphia, he was in charge of airport operations, sales and key account management. In 1998, John took on the role as Global Head Marketing for Standard Chartered Bank based in Singapore before, in 2001, becoming Managing Director of Marina Developments 18 marinas (leisure, commercial & residential) in the UK. From 2003 until 2012, John was CEO of the largest inbound tour operator in [...]
A persistent criticism of sustainability efforts is they’re a “feel-good” priority disconnected from performance. CSOs know that’s incorrect: sustainability can ultimately lower operating costs, mitigate risk, boost organizational resilience, and drive brands and reputations. But actions speak louder than words, and CSOs are increasingly focused on creating value.
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Boyden UK & Ireland is thrilled to announce its prestigious recognition as a Platinum Service Provider in the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) Survey Results 2024. This achievement solidifies Boyden's position as one of the top ten firms, reflecting its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional interim management solutions. The IIM Survey, voted on by independent interim executives, holds significant value within the industry, making this recognition even more meaningful to the Boyden team. As a leading executive search and interim management firm, Boyden continually strives to provide outstanding service to the interim community. Being acknowledged again this year underscores the team's dedication and expertise in meeting the diverse needs of clients and candidates. Lisa Farmer, Managing Partner & Global Co-Leader, Interim Management, expressed her appreciation, saying, "Congratulations to all the participants in the IIM Survey and the volunteers who make this event possible each year. We are so pleased to be recognised as a top ten platinum provider. A final thank you goes out to all the interim participants who contributed and provided their feedback.” Boyden extends a thank you to all those who participated in the survey, as their valuable insights provide invaluable industry knowledge. The provider and consultant rankings summary from the [...]
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, is proud to announce the release of updated professional standards to reflect the evolution of the profession. The updated standards underscore that AESC members can be counted on to maintain the highest level of quality and professionalism. AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum said, “AESC has set the standards for the executive search and leadership consulting profession since 1959. To become a member, a firm must go through a comprehensive audit including member and client reference checks. Clients can trust that when they engage an AESC member, they are working with a firm that meets the highest quality standards in the profession. Our global standards also provide candidates confidence; they can trust executive search consultants from an AESC member firm.” With the help of the AESC Board of Directors and the AESC Government and Legal Affairs Committee, AESC revised its Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Practice Standards to ensure the AESC’s guiding principles reflect the state of the profession today. AESC also aligned its purpose, mission, promise and values with these updated standards of excellence. AESC Board Chair and Heidrick [...]
Of the 247 CEOs that we analyzed over a five-year time period, 147 of them were first-time CEOs.
People leaders across Asia Pacific and the Middle East share their views on the critical trends shaping the future workforce—and what they are doing to ensure their organizations remain globally competitive and locally relevant.
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global professional association representing excellence in executive search and leadership advisory, is pleased to welcome Executive Quarter as a new member. The firm’s acceptance follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure quality standards. “AESC is proud to welcome Executive Quarter,” said AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum. “The firm shares our commitment to high-quality standards, and we look forward to working with them as we strengthen leadership together.” Established in 2021, Executive Quarter is the executive search and advisory division of the Talent Quarter group, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth. The firm partners with national and international corporations and all levels of government across Australia, with expertise spanning health, aged care, and human services; transport, infrastructure, and utilities; and local, state, and federal government sectors. In addition to executive search, Executive Quarter is renowned as one of Australia’s leading Board recruitment firms and offers a variety of advisory services. These include employee experience, leadership and workforce strategy, assessment, and development. Founder and Managing Partner Will Wilson commented, "Being accepted into AESC is a wonderful milestone for EQ and a testament to our uncompromising approach to delivering a world-class experience to candidates [...]
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