Eric Salmon & Partners (ESP) is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Leadership Development Services, designed to accelerate executive and team performance at critical business junctures. This new service line reinforces ESP’s commitment to fostering transformational leadership and sustainable corporate change. With over 30 years of experience in executive search and advisory, Eric Salmon & Partners has built a robust reputation for delivering tailor-made human capital solutions at the executive level. The newly launched Leadership Development Services team is dedicated to supporting business transformations by anchoring success in the human side of change. Eric Salmon & Partners will further support senior executives and teams in navigating complex business environments, enhancing their efficiency, and aligning their leadership with organizational goals. Key Offerings: Executive Coaching: Personalized coaching to help leaders navigate inflection points, sharpen their purpose, and deepen trust within their teams. Our coaches support executives in articulating strategies and desired mindsets, enabling them to lead with greater impact and fulfillment. Team Coaching: Transforming groups of individuals into high-performing teams by aligning both individual and collective values. Our team coaching journeys support executives in fostering deep trust, accountability, and a commitment to achieving collective goals. Cohort Leadership Programs: Designed to [...]

Spencer Stuart today announced the election of Jordan Brugg as its next Managing Partner and Frank Birkel as its next Chair. With Ben Williams and David Daniel reaching the end of their second terms as Managing Partner and Chair, respectively, the firm’s Leadership Succession Committee led the planned leadership transition process. Brugg and Birkel will assume their new roles in late July, working closely with Williams and Daniel through the transition period. Brugg, who will become the tenth Managing Partner in the firm’s 68-year history, has served as the global head of Spencer Stuart's Private Equity Business since 2020, leading above-market growth, innovation through new services and the deepening of client partnerships around the world. He has also continued an active role with clients in the Industrial sector, having successfully led the North American Industrial Practice for the prior seven years. Brugg started at Spencer Stuart 22 years ago and has held a range of roles during his tenure at the firm, including experiences contributing to the development of new practices and service areas, such as CEO succession services. “It’s an honor to be elected Spencer Stuart’s next Managing Partner, alongside the most talented and experienced colleagues in our profession,” said [...]

TRANSEARCH International Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of John Watson as Partner/Global Head of Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality. John brings with him a distinguished career spanning over four decades, marked by leadership roles across prestigious global organisations. His extensive experience in developing robust operational strategies and his deep-rooted understanding of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries will significantly enhance our firm's growth and innovation.  John started his career in retail travel with American Express in Edinburgh in 1980. He graduated to become the youngest main-board director of Hogg Robinson Travel/BTI as first Sales Director and then Operations Director with responsibilities including 130 offices, 1,200 staff and 4,600 corporate clients. Moving on to run European sales for United Airlines in eight countries, John was one of the first ex-pats to work in the USA for United. Based in Philadelphia, he was in charge of airport operations, sales and key account management. In 1998, John took on the role as Global Head Marketing for Standard Chartered Bank based in Singapore before, in 2001, becoming Managing Director of Marina Developments 18 marinas (leisure, commercial & residential) in the UK. From 2003 until 2012, John was CEO of the largest inbound tour operator in [...]

Boyden UK & Ireland is thrilled to announce its prestigious recognition as a Platinum Service Provider in the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) Survey Results 2024. This achievement solidifies Boyden's position as one of the top ten firms, reflecting its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional interim management solutions. The IIM Survey, voted on by independent interim executives, holds significant value within the industry, making this recognition even more meaningful to the Boyden team. As a leading executive search and interim management firm, Boyden continually strives to provide outstanding service to the interim community. Being acknowledged again this year underscores the team's dedication and expertise in meeting the diverse needs of clients and candidates. Lisa Farmer, Managing Partner & Global Co-Leader, Interim Management, expressed her appreciation, saying, "Congratulations to all the participants in the IIM Survey and the volunteers who make this event possible each year. We are so pleased to be recognised as a top ten platinum provider. A final thank you goes out to all the interim participants who contributed and provided their feedback.” Boyden extends a thank you to all those who participated in the survey, as their valuable insights provide invaluable industry knowledge. The provider and consultant rankings summary from the [...]