Insights

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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H.I.E.C x Wisnio – Navigating the Future of Executive Search with Human-Centric AI

16th April 2024

Generative AI marks a pivotal advancement in technology, with far-reaching implications across various business sectors, notably in executive search. This cutting-edge technology transcends the traditional role of automation, enhancing the precision, speed, and depth with which searches are conducted. It signifies the dawn of a new era where technology not only complements but significantly amplifies personal expertise in the executive hiring process.

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Media & Entertainment 2023: The Year So Far by Imogen Carter

17th August 2023

A lot has happened in the world over the first half of the year and so it’s a good time to look back and reflect, whilst we consider the road…

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Heads Up with Xenia Barth, CEO, Merz Consumer Care GmbH

15th August 2023

Xenia is a highly experienced professional in consumer goods, with a proven track record in global and local Marketing, Sales, and General Management. Over her 23-year international career, she has…

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Heads Up with Nicolay Merkt, Chief Customer Officer, GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof

11th July 2023

Nicolay Merkt is a highly experienced E-Commerce and Marketing Executive with a strength in profitable scaling B2C-business models. Currently, he serves as the Chief Customer Officer at the largest German…

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The Importance of Sustainability Leadership in Corporate Organizations

27th June 2023

The German ‘Lebensmittel Zeitung’ (leading trade and business paper of the consumer goods sector) recently published an insightful article based on an interview with Carmen Koch, Partner Consumer, Retail, and…

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Empowering LGBTQ+ Voices in the Workplace – H.I.E.C Managing Partner Heather Grayson Headlines in BentallGreenOak’s Asia Pride Panel

15th June 2023

We are delighted to announce that Heather Grayson, H.I.E.C Managing Partner based in Singapore, recently served as a keynote speaker at BentallGreenOak’s Asia Pride Alliance Panel on June 2nd. With…

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Heads Up with Michael Kliger, CEO, Mytheresa

12th June 2023

Michael Kliger is the Chief Executive Officer of Mytheresa, where he has helped the luxury online retailer scale its business while maintaining operating profitability at levels ahead of rival e-commerce…

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The CGAIO: Transforming Business with Generative AI by Tony Leng

30th May 2023

Generative AI, often referred to as the next big thing, is poised to have a profound impact on the business landscape, comparable to the introduction of the Internet. This technology…

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CIO Leadership Qualities required for a successful Digital Transformation by Tony Leng

16th May 2023

For a successful digital transformation, there are two domains that the Chief Information Officer or Chief Digital Officer (CIO/CDO) needs to be effective in for them to have impact. Tony…

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Heads Up with Marc Jacheet, CEO, De Beers Brands at De Beers Group

15th May 2023

Marc has a wealth of luxury goods, luxury jewellery, marketing and digital experience gained over a 25 year international career – most recently as President of Tiffany & Co. Europe,…

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New rules for online marketplaces (German)

10th May 2023

Although the eCommerce market as a whole continues to grow strongly and classified platforms and online marketplaces are gaining popularity in Europe, there was a 10.5% decline in the EU…

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H.I.E.C ranked in the top 50 Executive Search firms by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year

10th May 2023

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) is delighted to announce that it has secured a spot in the top 50 of Forbes’ America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list for the fifth consecutive…

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Tony Leng joins H.I.E.C as Managing Partner, CIO & CTO Global Leader

21st March 2023

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Tony Leng has joined the firm as a Managing Partner and CIO & CTO…

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