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From an analysis of the latest industry trends to features about the effect of technology on the global executive search market, our H.I.E.C Insights provide you with the information and analysis you need to cope with a digitised search environment.

 

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Heads Up with Phill Robinson, CEO, Boardwave

As part of our new partnership with Boardwave, we are excited to kick off 2025 with an inspiring Heads Up interview with Phill Robinson, the Founder of Boardwave and former CEO of Exact Software, conducted before Christmas.  Phill Robinson is among the most accomplished Chairpersons, CEOs and Non-Executive Board Members, in the European software industry. [...]
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H.I.E.C acquires Stanton Chase International (Switzerland) Ltd.

We are pleased to announce that Stanton Chase International (Switzerland) Ltd. has become part of H.I.E.C. As part of the acquisition, Lucas Schellenberg and Philippe Tschannen, Managing Partners of the…

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H.I.E.C Launches a New Office in Vienna, Austria

On November 7th, Kärntner Straße 7 – in the heart of Vienna’s city center – was the hot spot for Austria’s leading executive managers. The reason for this exclusive get-together…

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Tim Robson’s Interview with The Tech Talks Daily Podcast

Tim Robson, Global Managing Partner at H.I.E.C, recently spoke with Neil Hughes from The Tech Talks Daily Podcast. In the interview Tim discusses how digitized economies have created demand for…

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US-China Trade War and Impacts on the European Auto Industry

In 2018, the auto industry globally faced flat sales and now, on the first anniversary of America’s trade war with China, it is nearly impossible for most global companies to…

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Asian Capital into London Property

The Asian capital has been pouring into the London property market for some time now. Since CC Land’s acquisition of the Leadenhall building, Asian investors have continued to acquire London’s…

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What It Takes to Create a Digital-First C-suite

Melissa Reed, Partner at H.I.E.C, authored yet another think tank piece for the WWD Magazine about the need for retail executives to know the basics of the latest technology to…

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Evolution of the C-Suite: What Changes Can We Anticipate in the Coming Years?

Tim Robson, a Global Managing Partner at H.I.E.C, addresses the future of C-suite in his most recent article for HR Daily Advisor. The makeup of the C-suite continues to change,…

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Where to Find Your Next AI Leader

In his recent article for Mediapost, Tim Robson, a Global Managing Partner at HIEC, discusses the growing need for AI-savvy marketing leaders and where to locate them in the market.…

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Michael Baumann joins H.I.E.C as a Managing Partner of the newly opened Vienna office

H.I.E.C, a leading global executive search firm, welcomes Michael Baumann as a Managing Partner of H.I.E.C’s newly opened office in Vienna, Austria. The new office will further strengthen HIEC’s well…

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H.I.E.C Announces Strategic Partnership with AI-driven Executive Talent Analytics Platform, Teamscope

NEW YORK, May 08, 2019 – H.I.E.C, the leading agile, globally-connected executive search firm, today announced its strategic partnership with Teamscope, an AI-driven talent analytics platform designed to help companies…

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Retailers Bridge the Digital Gap With Tech C-suite Positions

In her recent article for WWD, Melissa Reed, Partner at H.I.E.C, discusses how changes in leadership hiring strategy can help bridge the digital gap for retailers. In the article, Reed…

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Essential Traits of Business-Driven IT Leaders

CIO magazine interviewed Mike Goldstone, Managing Partner at H.I.E.C, on essential traits of CIO leaders for their recent article on the same topic. In the interview, Goldstone says that a…

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