AESC Expands Leadership with New Regional Council Members
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) has welcomed 14 new members to its Regional Councils, strengthening its mission of representing the global executive search and leadership consulting sector.
About AESC
AESC represents a $20+ billion industry with a network of over 1,200 offices in more than 70 countries. The organization is dedicated to ensuring high standards in executive search and leadership consulting. With a deep commitment to quality, AESC aims to connect leaders with opportunities that leverage their capabilities in delivering exceptional results.
New Officers of Regional Councils
As part of its commitment to leadership excellence, AESC has announced its officers for 2025 across three main councils:
Council of the Americas
Matrice Ellis-Kirk, the Chief Executive Officer of Ellis Kirk Group, based in Dallas, will continue her role as Council Chair. Pilar Brogeras, Managing Director at Stanton Chase from Mexico City, will serve as Vice Chair, further supporting AESC's vision in this vital market.
Council of Asia Pacific
K Sudarshan, Managing Director at EMA Partners India, will lead the APAC Council as Chair, while Simon Wan, the Chief Executive of Cornerstone International Group based in Shanghai, will take on the role of Vice Chair.
Council of EMEA
Jacques Bouwens from Russell Reynolds Associates will chair the EMEA Council. Kristen Smit of Boyden, based in Paris, will continue as Vice Chair, promoting excellence in the region's executive search and consulting practices.
Introduction of New Council Members
Alongside the officers, AESC has introduced an impressive list of new council members for 2025:
Americas
- Tony Bolliger, the President at CareerSMITH, has over twenty years of experience in leadership recruitment.
- Ricardo du Pain, Managing Partner at People Assets |TRANSEARCH, brings two decades of expertise in various sectors including digital and consumer.
- James Zaniello, the President at Vetted Solutions, specializes in executive search within the nonprofit sector.
APAC
- David Baber leads the Public Sector practice at Future Leadership in Melbourne.
- Kiran Koppula serves as Managing Partner at Signium in Mumbai, placing leaders across diverse industries.
- Sripad K N Rao has over 20 years of experience and is a Managing Partner at Stanton Chase in Bengaluru.
- Toral Patel, Co-Founder at Accord India | AltoPartners, has extensive experience in executive searches in various sectors.
- Jonas Korbstein leads APAC operations at Eric Salmon and Partners, specializing in industrial and consumer sectors.
EMEA
- Ruth Curran, a Consultant at Spencer Stuart, oversees the Financial Officer Practice across the region.
- Chris Hardy, from EMA Partners, supports clients in energy and manufacturing sectors.
- Jenni Hibbert, Global Managing Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, leads initiatives across Europe and Africa.
- Dimitris Kleftakis, with a focus on public and financial services, is the President of AIMS International in Greece.
- Richard Moore, CEO at MU, is renowned for his expertise in leadership coaching and executive search.
- Helen Tudor, Global Lead for Diversity and Inclusion at Sheffield Haworth, has received recognition for her work in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AESC?
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants is a global body representing the executive search and leadership consulting profession.
How many new council members were introduced?
AESC has introduced 14 new members to its Regional Councils for 2025.
Who is leading the Council of the Americas?
Matrice Ellis-Kirk continues as the Council Chair for the Americas.
What does AESC focus on?
AESC focuses on establishing high standards for executive search and leadership consulting services globally.
Where can I learn more about AESC?
For more information about AESC, visit their official website at aesc.org.
