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H.I.E.C Global HR Moves & Board Appointment Insights

Why Boards Are Talking About People More, but Hiring HR Leaders Less Despite heightened economic uncertainty, the HR job market is improving - albeit inconsistently - and becoming increasingly strategic across both public and private equity–backed companies. While AI continues to dominate conversations, particularly around workforce productivity and automation, the deeper trend is a renewed [...]
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Event: [VC Lab] Venture Flows 2025: An Inside Look from VCs & LPs featuring H.I.E.C’s Partner Robert Dunn

2025 Venture Outlook: Caution, Clarity & AI Conviction – Investors, LPs and Emerging Managers tuned in from all over the world to discuss the state of venture in the first…

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Event: [VC Lab] Venture Flows 2025: An Inside Look from VCs, LPs, and Founders

Robert Dunn, Partner in H.I.E.C’s Software and technology Practice, will appear on an upcoming Venture Flows 2025 panel. Event: [VC Lab] Venture Flows 2025: An Inside Look from VCs, LPs,…

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Heads Up with Benjamin Forlani, Founder & CEO, Dedale (ex-Software Club)

As founder and CEO of Dedale, Ben leads global growth and high-impact intelligence delivery for investors and corporates. With over 13 years of experience in strategic due diligence and innovation,…

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The Rise of Private Equity in Japan

Download this as a report using the link below. Across H.I.E.C’s business approximately 60% of our revenues are with PE and PE backed organizations. As such, the transformation of the…

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Dedale & H.I.E.C B2B Software Market Update – May 2025

We are pleased to share the latest B2B market review from our partners at Dedale (ex-Software Club). We have included a snapshot and some commentary from the impressive report for your…

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Event: Metis Strategy Summit with H.I.E.C’s Managing Partner Tony Leng

CXOs from the world’s largest companies share insights on AI-led innovation, leadership, and the future of enterprise technology. Join Us for the Metis Strategy Summit Menlo Park, CA We are…

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H.I.E.C Global HR Moves & Board Hires Insights

Our team has been closely monitoring the most significant HR leadership changes across sectors – so you don’t have to. From boardroom appointments to executive hires, this roundup highlights key…

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H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) Ranked by Forbes as Top 30 Executive Recruiter

May 6, 2025 – H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) is delighted to announce its continued recognition on Forbes’ esteemed list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for the seventh year in…

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