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AESC and its members share a deep commitment to the highest quality standards in executive search and leadership consulting—for the benefit of clients and the profession. Through collaboration and innovative thinking, we deliver the future of global leadership today.
Since 1959, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) has set the quality standard for the executive search and leadership consulting profession. Its members are the leaders in executive talent and leadership advisory solutions.
AESC Members, ranging in size from large global executive search and leadership consulting firms and networks to regional and boutique firms, represent 16,000+ trusted professionals spanning 1450+ offices in 70+ countries. Members leverage their access and expertise to find, place and develop more than 100,000 executives each year in board and C-level positions for the world’s leading organizations of all types and sizes.
AESC facilitates diverse and innovative thinking in global leadership. World-class executive search and leadership consulting firms join AESC to demonstrate their deep commitment to the quality standard AESC represents and to shape the future of the profession. Business leaders worldwide retain AESC members as trusted advisors to minimize risk and gain competitive advantage in their industries.
AESC Members are there to serve them with best-in-class solutions and service. And AESC is here to serve our members with a best-in-class association.
When working with an executive search or leadership consulting firm, choose an AESC Member.To learn more about AESC, visit www.aesc.org.
AESC and its members share a deep commitment to the highest quality standards in executive search and leadership consulting—for the benefit of clients and the profession. Through collaboration and innovative thinking, we deliver the future of global leadership today.
Since 1959, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) has set the quality standard for the executive search and leadership consulting profession. Its members are the leaders in executive talent and leadership advisory solutions.
AESC Members, ranging in size from large global executive search and leadership consulting firms and networks to regional and boutique firms, represent 16,000+ trusted professionals spanning 1450+ offices in 70+ countries. Members leverage their access and expertise to find, place and develop more than 100,000 executives each year in board and C-level positions for the world’s leading organizations of all types and sizes.
AESC facilitates diverse and innovative thinking in global leadership. World-class executive search and leadership consulting firms join AESC to demonstrate their deep commitment to the quality standard AESC represents and to shape the future of the profession. Business leaders worldwide retain AESC members as trusted advisors to minimize risk and gain competitive advantage in their industries.
AESC Members are there to serve them with best-in-class solutions and service. And AESC is here to serve our members with a best-in-class association.
When working with an executive search or leadership consulting firm, choose an AESC Member.To learn more about AESC, visit www.aesc.org.
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 212-398-9556
Founded date
1959
Mentions in press and media 37
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| May 13, 2026 | EMA Partners Appoints Alicia Yi as Group Executive Advisor, Strengthening Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Capabilities Across APAC | SINGAPORE, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global executive search and leadership advisory firm EMA Partners today announced that former Korn Ferry Vice Chair Alicia Yi has joined the firm as Group Executive Advisor, based in Singapore. Her ap... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | - | Alliance Will Enhance Benefits for Members of Both Associations WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Celebrating Excellence: The AESC Lifetime Achievement Awards | In the world of executive search and leadership consulting, few accolades shine as brightly as the AESC Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to elevating the profession. ... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | AESC Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Thomas Becker | AESC Lifetime Achievement Award: Thomas Becker Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Russell Reynolds Managing Director / Senior Partner LONDON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Names James Edmund Datri as its Next President and CEO | James Edmund Datri Photo Credit: JMichaelTucker.com Datri to begin tenure January 1, 2025, succeeding Karen Greenbaum, who earlier this year announced plans to step down at the end of 2024 NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The B... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants Presents Excellence, Community & IDEA Awards to Professionals in APAC | 2024 AESC award winners from left to right: Terry D. Thornley and Yanqing Sui of Spencer Stuart, David Evans of Watermark Search International, and Louisa Wong of Global Sage. AESC, the Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consu... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Boston Scientific Human Resources Leader Joins the Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants' Board of Directors | Camille Chang Gilmore Camille Chang Gilmore, Vice President of Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at Boston Scientific, joins AESC's Board as an Independent Director NEW YORK, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswi... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Announces Updated Standards | AESC has updated its guiding principles to reflect the evolution of the profession. AESC recently updated its guiding principles to reflect the state of the profession today. AESC also aligned its purpose, mission, promise and values with t... |
| May 15, 2024 | Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants Presents Excellence, Community & IDEA Awards | 2024 Americas Awards: Rick DeRose, Acertitude, Excellence Award; Jennifer Mondoux, MondouxRollins Partners Inc., Commitment to the Community Award; Karen Greenbaum, AESC, IDEA Award AESC, the Association of Executive Search & Leadership... |
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FAQ about AESC
When was AESC founded?
AESC was founded in 1959.
What has the press written about AESC?
Parsers VC has collected 37 articles mentioning AESC, among them “EMA Partners Appoints Alicia Yi as Group Executive Advisor, Strengthening Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Capabilities Across APAC” (May 13, 2026) and “Celebrating Excellence: The AESC Lifetime Achievement Awards” (Nov 20, 2024).
Is AESC still active?
Yes, AESC is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 23, 2026.