Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Lifetime Achievement Award presented at annual global conference in New York  Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Judith (Judee) M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair at Diversified Search Group, with the AESC Lifetime Achievement Award for her distinguished career in executive search and leadership consulting.  Karen Greenbaum, AESC President & CEO, commented: “I am very proud to recognize Judee von Seldeneck for her exemplary contribution to the profession. She has been a strong supporter of AESC for many years and a champion of the values and standards that represent excellence in our profession.”  Judee has been a longtime AESC member and advocate for the profession. She first joined the AESC Board of Directors in 1989 and served as Chair from 2004 through 2005. In 2006, she was recognized for her longtime leadership for the profession with AESC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the only leader ever to receive this award a second time.  For more than 50 years, Judee has been a pioneer in the search industry. She is recognized as a trusted leader in placing senior-level executive talent for leading global [...]

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Commitment to the Community Award presented at annual global conference in New York Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Jennifer Mondoux, CEO and Founder at MondouxRollins Partners Inc., with the AESC Commitment to the Community Award for her work in both the executive search and leadership consulting profession as well as the broader community. Karen Greenbaum, AESC President & CEO, commented: “Jennifer Mondoux exemplifies a true leader not just in the profession but also importantly in her community. Jennifer’s commitment both in terms of time and treasure has ensured an impact in everything she does.”  Throughout her career, Jennifer has remained dedicated to serving the community through her work with The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health and Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, while helping private company clients find leadership talent for their teams.  “Jennifer is not just a successful businesswoman; she is a role model who exemplifies everything a business and community leader should be,” said Angie Hoang, a member of the Compensation and Succession Committee at The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health. “Her tireless dedication to supporting the Royal [...]

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Excellence Award presented at annual global conference in New York   Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Rick DeRose, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Acertitude, with the AESC Award of Excellence for his impact on the profession.   Karen Greenbaum, AESC President & CEO, commented: “Rick DeRose’s stellar career demonstrates a true commitment to the high-quality standards demanded by AESC. As he’s grown his businesses, he has maintained these standards while elevating the profession.”  Throughout his 25-plus-year career in the executive search and leadership consulting industry, Rick has founded and built two reputable firms, brought new consultants into the profession, provided a great place for consultants to do meaningful work, and elevated the profession’s reputation.  “Rick’s impact in the executive search and leadership consulting domain has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Ed Meyercord, President & CEO of Extreme Networks. Rick has worked closely with the organization on 14 executive appointments in the last six years. “His high standards and commitment to the industry are not merely compliance, but a testament to his unwavering belief in the value of helping people unleash their human [...]

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants IDEA Award presented at annual global conference in New York    Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Karen Greenbaum, CEO of AESC, with the AESC IDEA Award for her commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access.    Karen has served as CEO at AESC for the last decade. Within that time, she has played a critical role in advancing the profession, ensuring that AESC sets the quality standards for the profession globally while shining a light on the high-impact work done by AESC members.  Karen has remained a vigilant champion for inclusion, diversity, equity and access in the profession. In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, Karen led AESC through a genuine diversity, fairness and belonging awakening. Together with CEOs from AESCs largest member firms, Karen co-authored AESC’s Diversity Pledge and Guiding Principles. The pledge, which has since been signed by 150-plus CEOs, is a bold commitment to combatting bigotry. Each CEO who signs this pledge is committing to developing and deepening actions toward inclusion within their own firms, with the clients and candidates they serve, and in their communities.  Six original [...]