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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 Frederic Queudret, Tech & AI Executive Advisor

Frederic Queudret spent fifteen years as a CTO before moving into private equity, most recently leading AI strategy at Acolad through the disruption that generative AI brought to the localisation industry. He now works as a Tech & AI Executive Advisor to several private equity firms, supporting deal teams through technology due diligence and then [...]
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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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How to Replace Executives Without a Company Shake-up

Tim Robson, a Global Managing Partner at H.I.E.C, discusses three strategic steps for executive succession planning in his recent article for Fast Company. Unplanned CEO departures can take up to…

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Changing Retail Landscape Prompts Drive for C-level Talent

Chain Store Age spoke with Melissa Reed, Global Partner at H.I.E.C, about the recent uptick in hiring of top-level technology executives in retail. High-profile examples this year include Levi Strauss…

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Is It a CEO’s Example that Makes the Critical Difference in D&I Progress?

In celebration of International Woman’s Day this year, we would like to share a recent article from HR.com written by David Gabriel, Managing Partner at H.I.E.C. The article explores how…

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Proptech

$33.7 billion was invested into the Proptech Sector in 2017. What key property sectors have been most disrupted by the rise of Proptech? What does it mean for the property…

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