Top-10 global executive search group celebrates four decades of cross-border collaboration and innovative leadership advisory. 

NEW YORK, NY — June 30, 2026 — IIC Partners, a leading provider of global executive search and leadership consulting services, is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary. 

Founded in 1986 by four firms across Europe and North America, IIC Partners is now ranked among the top 10 retained executive search groups worldwide with 45 global offices. Recent office additions include Singapore, Auckland, and Bucharest, demonstrating continued expansion.

This impressive growth over four decades is a testament to the network’s quality of service, deep local market expertise, and ability to design advanced, innovative talent strategies aligned with organizational and market contexts. 

Driven by Independence, United by a Global Vision

IIC Partners is owned exclusively by its independent member firms and guided by a globally elected Board of Directors. 

This collaborative structure allows member firms to remain deeply embedded in their local markets while seamlessly leveraging the collective scale, history, and insight of a world-class global organization.

Renee Arrington, Global Chair of IIC Partners, commented: “Celebrating 40 years of partnership across executive search and leadership advisory is a powerful validation of our collaborative model. Over the past four decades, the world has undergone seismic shifts. Through it all, we have drawn on global best practices and market insights to empower boards and executive leaders to make the bold, strategic decisions necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We look forward to building on this powerful legacy as we partner with the next generation of leadership.”

Innovating for the 40 Years Ahead

As part of its anniversary celebration, IIC Partners is reflecting on its 40-year history while deepening its commitment to pioneering future-forward leadership solutions. 

Consultants from offices worldwide will gather in Helsinki later this year for strategy sessions on innovative research and assessment practices, AI technology adoption, and sustainable governance frameworks.

Christine Hayward, Executive Director of IIC Partners, added: “I am extremely proud to be part of IIC Partners as we celebrate this milestone. Our consultants worldwide have built something truly special: a global organization that operates with the agility, warmth, and local expertise of a boutique firm. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients place in us to transform their organizations. Looking ahead, we will continue to blend our expertise and intuition with innovative strategies to help businesses thrive now and over the next 40 years.”

Hear directly from IIC Partners consultants on celebrating 40 years of partnership in this video captured at the recent Global Meeting in Vancouver: 

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 45 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.