New York, NY – August 2, 2017 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s top ten global executive search organisations, announced today the recent appointment of 5 new Consultants to its global offices in Brussels, Helsinki, London and Toronto.

• • Joost Baelden, Partner – Hoffman & Associates (Brussels)

• • Ari Mankki, Partner – JFP Executive Search (Helsinki)

• • Paul Marlowe, Director – CurzonTrinitas (London)

• • Peter Zukow, President of Central Canada – Optimum Talent (Toronto)

• • Matt Goff, Vice President of Client Solutions – Optimum Talent (Toronto)

Hoffman & Associates (www.hoffman-associates.be), located in Brussels, has appointed Joost Baelden as Partner. With over 20 years of experience in C-level positions at large multinational corporations across Europe, Baelden has a deep understanding of the industrial sector. Baelden specializes in identifying leaders in general management, sales, marketing, supply chain, people management, manufacturing and operations for international organisations.

JFP Executive Search (www.jfp.fi), based in Helsinki, has recently announced the appointment of Ari Mankki as a new Partner. Prior to joining JFP Executive Search, Mankki spent over 30 years in international development and management positions. Mankki specializes in the industrial sector.

CurzonTrinitas (www.curzontrinitas.com), located in London, has appointed Paul Marlowe as a new Director. Marlowe has over 10 years of experience in senior financial appointments and specializes in the infrastructure sector. Prior to joining CurzonTrinitas, Marlowe led the infrastructure practice at a large, international search firm.

Optimum Talent (www.optimumtalent.com), based in Toronto, has announced the appointment of Peter Zukow as President of Central Canada. Zukow has over 20 years of experience leading one of Canada’s largest independent professional search firms. Zukow is also a member of Presidents of Enterprising Organizations (PEO), and currently sits on the boards of Kinark Child and Family Services and the Canadian Women’s Hockey League.

Optimum Talent (www.optimumtalent.com), located in Toronto, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Goff as Vice President of Client Solutions. Prior to joining Optimum Talent, Goff served as Managing Director of SHL Talent Measurement Solutions, part of the Corporate Executive Board (CEB). At CEB, Goff spent 12 years in a variety of commercial roles in England and Canada, and five years in the sales effectiveness industry.

About IIC Partners

IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide is a top ten global executive search organisation with 54 offices in 36 countries. All IIC Partners member firms are independently owned and managed and are clear leaders in local and national markets, allowing bespoke solutions for client’s leadership talent requirements. For more information, please visit iicpartners.com or contact Thaddeus Andres, Head of Marketing and Communications, at [email protected].

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