New York, NY – April 17, 2017 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s top ten global executive search organisations announced that Ineke Arts, Partner and Founder of Hoffman & Associates (www.hoffman-associates.be), located in Brussels, has been appointed as Chair of the Council of Europe and Africa for the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Ms. Arts has served as a Director on the AESC Board since 2015. 

“It’s an honor to take on the responsibility of Chair of the AESC Council of Europe and Africa. AESC regional councils work stringently to ensure AESC membership is comprised of only the best executive search and leadership consulting firms throughout the European and African continents. By virtue of selecting an AESC member, client organisations in Europe and Africa and beyond can reap the benefits that only a trusted advisor can deliver,” commented Ms. Arts.

Christine Hayward, Executive Director of IIC Partners, commented, “On behalf of IIC Partners, I would like to congratulate Ineke on her appointment as Chair of the AESC Council of Europe and Africa. Ineke’s presence and passion will be an immense asset to the Council and the executive search profession as a whole.  She will serve as a strong advocate for the executive search firms across the region. 

About Hoffman & Associates

Hoffman & Associates (www.hoffman-associates.be) is a leading independent Belgian executive search firm. The company has over 25 years of experience and is a member of IIC Partners, one of the largest executive search organizations worldwide. Hoffman & Associates serves large international companies, small and medium size family-owned businesses, private equity-backed companies and senior executives with executive search, interim management, board assessment and career advisory services. Based in Brussels, Hoffman & Associates has a regional office in Ghent and operates in Belgium and abroad as required to best serve client needs.

About IIC Partners

IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide is a top ten global executive search organization 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 www.iicpartners.com or contact Thaddeus Andres, Head of Marketing and Communications, at [email protected].

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