Following our Annual General Meeting in Mexico City, IESF is pleased to announce the addition of four new exclusive partners to our international executive search network. This expansion strengthens our presence in Latin America, the Nordics, and Central Eastern Europe, and brings fresh expertise and local insight to our global community.
We are delighted to introduce our new partners, listed alphabetically by company name:
Alec Allan & Associés – Switzerland
Alec Allan & Associés, based in Geneva, is a renowned executive search firm with over two decades of experience. Led by Emilie Joret, the team specializes in C-suite, senior management, and board-level recruitment across Switzerland and internationally. Their approach is highly personalized, combining rigorous methodology with a deep understanding of the Swiss market and business culture. Alec Allan & Associés is trusted by clients in healthcare, financial services, professional services, and consumer goods, and is known for its commitment to discretion, integrity, and long-term impact.
Human Garden – Czech Republic
Human Garden, headquartered in Prague and led by Barbora Stejskalová, brings over 25 years of executive search and leadership advisory experience in the CEE region. The firm is passionate about building sustainable partnerships and delivering long-term value to clients, from innovative scaleups to established market leaders. Human Garden’s philosophy is rooted in authenticity and context: every assignment begins with a conversation, not a résumé. Their tailored approach ensures that recommended leaders truly reflect the values and future direction of their clients.
Key Executives – Colombia
Key Executives, under the leadership of Lorena Castro, is a leading headhunting firm in Colombia and Latin America. With more than 12 years of experience, Key Executives excels in connecting organizations with top executive talent for senior and middle management roles. Lorena herself is a seasoned HR professional with a rich international academic background and experience at major firms such as Korn Ferry and Aristos Stanton Chase. The firm is recognized for its reliability, speed, quality, and innovative approach to executive search.
Venaris Executive Search – Denmark
Venaris Executive Search, based in Copenhagen and led by Morten Islin, offers tailor-made search projects at CXO, director, manager, and senior specialist levels. Founded in 2020 by experienced partners, Venaris is built on strong values and a desire to help clients, candidates, and employees reach their full potential. The team’s curiosity-driven and client-focused approach ensures the perfect match between candidate and organization, with a strong focus on life sciences and healthcare. Venaris believes that companies are different and people are unique, and their process reflects that belief.
“We are proud to welcome Alec Allan & Associés, Human Garden, Key Executives, and Venaris Executive Search to the IESF family,” said Gertjan van de Groep, President of IESF. “Their expertise and commitment to excellence perfectly align with our mission to deliver world-class executive search services across the globe. With 27 partners, our network is now larger than ever before, and I am confident that this growth will lead to many successful collaborations and new opportunities for our clients worldwide.”
With these four new partners, we are pleased to have expanded our network into Latin America, the Nordics, and Central Eastern Europe. At IESF, we remain committed to growing our international reach, fostering cross-border collaboration, and learning from each other to deliver even more successful insights and partnerships. Together, we continue to build a future of growth, knowledge sharing, and impactful cooperation.
Would you like to learn more about our new partners? Visit the ‘Our offices’ section on our website for detailed profiles, and follow us on LinkedIn as we spotlight each partner in the coming weeks!