Executive Search Worldwide
Founded over 30 years ago, the IIC Partners network is established in Europe, the Pacific Rim and the Americas, with 45 offices in 33 countries. It is among the top eight consulting and direct-approach recruiting networks worldwide.
HIRING INTERNATIONALLY
Searching for executives and experts and developing multicultural teams are core concerns for businesses in a global economy.
Acting on full awareness of corporate realities, Progress Associés has set up an international approach and has been positioned as a proactive member of IIC Partners since 1994.
IIC Partners is an umbrella organisation of independent firms, among the leaders in their market. The organisation deploys an entrepreneurial spirit and pools savoir-faire, implying that we can offer clients a tailored service adapted to their needs, nationwide, region-wide and worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL, INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE
In Executive Search, industry-specific expertise is essential for successful outcomes when seeking and hiring executives, hence IIC Partners’ organisation with eight different practices:
- Aviation, Aerospace & Defence,
- Higher Education,
- Energy,
- Mass Consumption & Retail,
- Financial Services,
- Life Sciences & Healthcare,
- Technology, Digitalisation & Innovation,
- Human Resources.
TRANS-DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES
IIC Partners has also set up practices focusing on trans-disciplinary activities:
- Board Consulting,
- Leadership Advisory.
The members working in these practices are the specialists in each country. This organisation fosters the sharing of information, trends and above all the handling of international assignments.
For its clients, IIC Partners is capable of mustering a full set of international resources and skills needed to accomplish all hiring and consulting assignments.
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- Cybersecurity Executive Search in Aviation: Bridging the Gap Between Flight Ops and the CISOConnected aircraft, e-enabled fleets, and eVTOL platforms may be improving efficiency in a highly digitized aviation ecosystem, but they’re also increasing cyber exposure. The recent cyberattack at Heathrow and navigation spoofing in India’s major airports are concrete examples of the dangers digital connectivity brings across...
- Chief Sales Officer (CSO): Key Competencies & Job Description Essentials for 2026The Chief Sales Officer (CSO) role is undergoing a rapid transformation. With AI-driven analytics, growing technological complexity, and changing buyer expectations, CSOs must move beyond traditional sales strategies. They’re now expected to deliver strategic vision, strengthen sales productivity, and align sales and marketing to drive...
- Open Board Search: A Nonprofit Board Recruitment Strategy That Drives SuccessBoard recruitment in the nonprofit sector is often driven by personal referrals from existing board members, creating a closed culture that restricts innovation, diversity, and engagement. However, a growing number of nonprofit organizations are breaking that cycle through open board search: a public, competitive recruitment...
- Executive Search in Consumer Markets: The C-Suite Competencies Driving SuccessOrganizations in the consumer markets sector are navigating an era of unprecedented volatility. Caught between rapidly changing consumer behaviors, intense macroeconomic pressures, and massive technological disruption, the industry faces a high-stakes, low-margin reality. This new landscape demands a profound shift in C-suite leadership, moving beyond...
- Family Business CEO Succession Planning & Executive Search StrategyMost family businesses are founded with long-term continuity in mind, aiming to build market value and fulfilling careers for generations to come. However, long-term success is not guaranteed. Recent research found that just 13% of family businesses survive to the third generation in the United...
- Global Aviation Leadership: Interview with Charles Drummond, CEO of AviusULDSoutheast Asia’s strategic location, enhanced infrastructure, and skilled workforce have made it increasingly important to global supply chains. In Thailand, the aerospace manufacturing sector continues to advance at a rapid pace fueled by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a flagship project of the “Thailand 4.0”...
- IIC Partners Announces New Global Board AppointmentsNew York, NY – November, 19, 2025 – IIC Partners (www.iicpartners.com), one of the world’s leading providers of executive search and leadership consulting services, today announces new appointments to its Board of Directors. The appointments were confirmed during IIC Partners’ Annual General Meeting in Bangkok...
- The Strategic Role of Interim and Fractional ExecutivesThe growing interim and fractional sector is revolutionizing talent strategy and driving competitive advantage for organizations worldwide. Introduction In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global business environment, agility is paramount. Companies are increasingly turning to a flexible and powerful talent solution to navigate complex challenges and...
- Automotive Industry In Transition: 10 Leadership InsightsI had the pleasure of attending IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, a global automotive conference charged with a sense of urgency and profound transformation. With a record 57% of exhibitors coming from outside Germany and significant participation from China, the event was less a traditional...
- Engaging Future GenerationsEngaging and inspiring the next generation of leaders is a key challenge for organizations today. Priorities have evolved and employees often place purpose, flexibility, and a sense of shared ownership ahead of titles and linear progression. In this video, IIC Partners consultants — global experts...
