New York, NY, November 7, 2024 – IIC Partners, a leading provider of executive search and leadership consulting services, has extended its global footprint to Dubai through the expansion of member firm, Key2people. The office is led by Christopher Stokes, Partner at Key2people, and serves clients across the Middle East along with international organizations expanding to the region.

Key2people, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milan, is a top executive search and leadership advisory firm in Italy. The firm is dedicated to enhancing corporate leadership and governance through the strategic acquisition and development of board and executive talent, on top of leadership, organization, and change management advisory. With over 80 professionals across Italy and the UAE, Key2people has a longstanding history of driving transformative change for emerging enterprises, large multinationals, and public institutions.

The Dubai office will leverage Key2people’s advanced human capital strategies and IIC Partners’ global talent networks to develop high-performance senior leadership teams. The focus is on government-owned groups and agencies, Sovereign Wealth Funds, and their portfolio companies, which account for a large portion of the business in the region.

Christopher Stokes, Equity Partner at Key2people, commented, “The expansion to Dubai builds on our extensive track record of strategic consultancy and marks a significant milestone for Key2people. Our established relationships with industry leaders, both locally and globally, position us as the consultancy of choice for businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the Middle East. We look forward to collaborating with our global partners on cross-border search assignments.”

Christine Hayward, Executive Director of IIC Partners, added, “We are thrilled to add this strategic location to our global network through Key2people’s impressive growth in the Middle East. Their innovative approach to executive search and leadership advisory, along with their strong track record, ensures our global offices will benefit from their local expertise. Our clients now have direct access to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.”

For more information about Key2people and their new office in Dubai, please visit https://iicpartners.com/global-offices/offices/dubai/key2people-middle-east.

About IIC Partners

IIC Partners is a leading provider of executive search and leadership consulting services with a deep understanding of how market dynamics, changing demographics and new technologies are shaping the future of work. Our expert consultants, connected across 40 offices worldwide, partner with senior executives and board directors to transform businesses and solve complex leadership challenges. For more information, please visit www.iicpartners.com.