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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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