“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” – Alvin Toffler This quote resonates deeply in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where adaptability is the currency of success. During the recent INAC EMEA Annual Regional Meeting, a critical theme emerged: […]

At our recent INAC EMEA Annual Regional Meeting, I couldn’t help but reflect on a topic that has become an increasingly pressing concern for me as a headhunter: the talent shortage. Europe faces significant skill shortages across various sectors, including healthcare, ICT, and construction, where job vacancy rates have reached record highs (2.9% in 2022), […]

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱! On November 21-22th, our network will gather in the heart of Madrid, Spain, bringing together our partners from across the EMEA region. This annual regional meeting is a unique opportunity for our members to strategize, connect, and redefine the future of executive search. We have a robust agenda focused on industry disruption, new market realities, and collaborative challenges on […]

“The only constant in life is change.”  There is no doubt that this wise quote by Heraclitus clearly reflects the spirit of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where constant change is the only reality.  During the recent talk by Monica Retamal at our INAC Latam Regional Meeting, titled “The Future of Work:  8 Trends Challenging Today’s […]

Imagine a world where 75% of jobs are driven by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers.  This incredible statistic provided by UNESCO for 2050 became a key moment during Mónica Retamal’s talk at our INAC Latam Regional Meeting.  Listening to her, I realized that we are on the brink of a labor revolution that […]

What an enriching week we experienced during our INAC Latam Regional Meeting in Chile!  Beyond the productive work meetings, we had the pleasure of hearing Mónica Retamal’s incredible talk:  “The Future of Work:  8 Trends Challenging Today’s Companies.”  Among the trends, what really caught my attention was how the expectations of the workforce have radically […]

Last week, we had our INAC Latam Regional Meeting in Chile, where we had the pleasure of hosting Monica Retamal and her talk on “The Future of Work:  8 Trends Challenging Today’s Companies.”  One of the trends that impressed me the most and stuck in my mind was the decreasing lifespan of companies.  Mónica mentioned […]

We had the pleasure to count on with Monica Retamal’s expertise, a social entrepreneur and Executive Director of Fundación Kodea, at our 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in Chile. Monica’s presentation on “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 W𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝟴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀” was an eye-opener for all of us. She emphasized the importance of adapting to new workforce […]

We have wrapped up another successful INAC Global Executive Search 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in Santiago, Chile! From October 16th-18th, our regional partners gathered to exchange valuable insights, discuss key trends in talent management, and align on strategies to continue driving excellence in executive search. Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to upholding 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, ensuring […]

The Hague, Netherlands, September 2024 – INAC Global Executive Search is pleased to announce the addition to our global network of Chemical Search International, specialized in executive search for the global chemical sector and its value chain and related sectors. Headquartered in London, and offices in New York and Singapore, Chemical Search International brings extensive […]

The Hague, Netherlands, September 2024 – INAC Global Executive Search is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karla Alfaro as our new Head of Strategic Partnerships. This decisive move marks a pivotal moment in our journey as we continue to evolve and elevate our expertise and search excellence, taking our operations and strategic partnerships worldwide […]

We are thrilled to announce that as of September 1st, 𝗚𝗦𝗔 (INAC Turkey) has officially joined our 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 as our esteemed partner in Turkey. This partnership is a significant milestone for both organizations, strengthening our presence in the dynamic Turkish market and opening new avenues for growth, collaboration and global talent. At 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 […]

At 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, we firmly believe that young talent is one of our main assets and the driving force behind our success. Thanks to our 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, aimed at fostering the growth and transformation of our network, led by Fernando Medina, Senior Executive Search at Strategic Talent (𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼), we have accelerated our […]

We are pleased to celebrate excellence announcing that Angeles Madrigal, our esteemed partner in México, has been recognized as the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 at our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 held in Budapest. This recognition represents her outstanding commitment, exceptional performance, and unwavering dedication.⁣⁣Ángeles’ leadership and innovative approach have significantly contributed to the success and […]

At our recent 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in Budapest, we were privileged to host an inspiring keynote – Gábor Rakonczay – a Hungarian extreme athlete whose incredible life journey resonated deeply on our partners. Gábor emphasized the deep impact of mindset, stating that “it is all in the head.” His achievements, which include multiple Guinness World […]

As we transition to a new chapter at 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹, we gather to honor the remarkable contributions of Angeles Madrigal and René Johnson. Their dedication and leadership as members of our previous Board have left an indelible mark on our global network.⁣⁣Rui Borges, President of 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹, while presenting the recognition trophies, said:⁣⁣“𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘈́𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴 […]

We are pleased to welcome Cedric Schütz as our Director.⁣⁣Cédric is the Managing Director at Grünewald Consulting GmbH – Part of GRÜNEWALD GROUP (INAC Germany I) with over 7 years of executive search experience in industries like chemistry, metallurgy, electronics, and energy. Holding a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, he serves on the INAC […]

We are proud to introduce Jon Gordon as our Director.⁣ Jon Gordon, a distinguished Managing Partner and co-founder of Sheer Velocity, LLC (INAC USA) in Denver, Colorado, boasts over 25 years of expertise in executive search and business leadership. Before transitioning to the executive search industry, Jon led ventures in venture capital-backed startups. His career […]

Released by our partner INAC Germany I, the series “SPOTLIGHT chemistry” is designed to keep you up to date with the latest news and highlights in the chemical industry.Each month, our Germann partner will give you all the breaking news of what happened in the last few weeks. Don’t miss out and get exclusive insights […]

Is your company still conducting annual performance reviews? If so, are they also conducting routine check-ins throughout the year or providing continuous feedback? Are there action items and next steps that you can take to work towards your goals? With remote and hybrid work arrangements and new generations with new expectations, employees want to know […]

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns have become key elements in business decision-making. These criteria not only affect a company’s reputation, but also play a fundamental role in attracting and retaining talent, as well as in shaping the company’s culture and employee engagement. Companies have begun to adopt ESG strategies, policies, and practices, committing to […]

While 2022 was typified by a rush for talent as the rebound from Covid drove rapid restocking, 2023 heralded a shift in mindset as a result of rampant inflation, economic uncertainty and a slowing economy. While underlying skills shortages continue to exist and questions remain over the depth of bench-strength across many businesses, caution has […]

Rcently interviewed by INAC Brazil on their series “Headhunter”, INAC Germany’s partner, Cedric Schütz, talked about the market and the relationship of executive selections within the Brazilian market. Which industry-sectors are growing the strongest in Germany and which positions are currently in particularly high demand? Germany is experiencing significant growth in sectors such as Chemistry/Pharma, […]

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are revolutionizing the business world. In recent years, AR and VR have become increasingly popular, with widespread use in numerous industries. These technologies have the potential to disrupt the business landscape, change how people work, and provide unique business opportunities. AR and VR are expected to have […]

Klemens Wersonig, partner of INAC Slovakia was recently interviewed by “The Slovak Spektator”, where he spoke about the impacts of the pandemic, AI and the differences between Slovak and foreign managers when searching for the ideal candidate. Finding candidates takes longer, with fewer available. Society in general must become more flexible, given the shortage of […]

Once again, the world faces a quantum leap in historical/global development. In the past, inventions such as the wheel, the light bulb, the steam engine, the atom and, as the last straw, the internet, have moved man to a considerable extent. And now AI and the possibilities of artificial intelligence, which are currently rolling onto […]

Have you been hearing the term executive board chair more frequently? The role has become more ubiquitous, likely partly due to Amazon’s high-profile announcement that Jeff Bezos would be moving from CEO to Executive Board Chair. How does an Executive Board Chair differ from a board chair? According to Spencer Stuart’s 37th annual Board Index, […]

Recently I read a poem of the famous American Pulitzer-Prize winner poet Elisabeth Bishop (1911-1979) and it made me think about “The art of losing” in our lives and especially on the labor market today. Experience with “change management” is very welcome on the labor market, but are we really prepared for changes? Are we […]

Simply because they believe the external recruitment consultants tend to be more objective, thus creating higher trust during the recruitment process. That has been one of the points discussed in the Regional conference of the International Headhunting Association INAC held end of September in Malmö, Sweden. The meeting was organized by the Swedish INAC partners […]

Number 10 is out and about! This edition we have Esteban Calvente as our guest. Esteban is the partner of INAC Argentina and, with 35 years of experience in Executive Search, there is no doubt that he is considered a reference in the market and a beloved colleague.Esteban Calvente holds a degree in “International Trade” […]

Disruptive and digital talents are looking for companies where they can be themselves. Nowadays, having disruptive, technological, and digital talent in companies is one of the best ways for organizations to move towards transformation and evolution. Companies are starting to realize the differential value that this entails. Nonetheless, they are faced with a series of […]

September brings changes and fresh starts, but there are a few things that should remain as they are, and our beloved “On The Spotlight Series” is one of them. Our 9th edition features a very special guest: Victoria Baselga. Victoria or Vicky, as she is warmly called by our members, is the Partner of INAC […]

Our 8th edition of “On The Spotlight Series” is out and about.Klemens Wersonig, Partner of INAC Austria is our guest and, gave us a glimpse of his life and his 25 year long journey in Executive Search.Originally from Austria, Klemens was one of the first “pioneers to the East”, crossing the “iron curtain” back in […]

Lucky number 7! Our seventh edition is out and ready to be shared with everyone. This month we have with us Ángeles Madrigal, Partner of INAC Mexico. Ángeles holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Ángeles is also qualified in organization and Re-engineering process,  and is Certified in […]

If you’ve attempted to measure your company culture, you know it can be a bit like herding cats. You can send out surveys to collect feedback, but the results rarely reflect the actual culture. However, new methods of data analysis are reshaping the way culture is measured. A recent article from Harvard Business Review (HBR) […]

In this ever changing World that we are now living in, and that is quickly evolving due to COVID-19 and climate change, sustainability is becoming increasingly more relevant and is more and more present in our lives. One cannot talk about human resources management without linking it to sustainability, understanding the company’s commitment and responsibility […]

Another month, another edition of “On The Spotlight Series”. Lothar Grünewald is this issue’s guest and we couldn’t be more flattered to have him onboard. Lothar is the Managing Partner of our INAC Germany office. Besides being an executive search consultant since 1999, Lothar is particularly engaged with his community and is an enthusiast when […]

In this unexpected but, already somehow, familiarized context of work and remote connections, the issue of effective time management certainly took an important role. The huge number of meetings is an issue that teams and managers of organizations have been fighting, often without too much success. “Meeting-itis” syndrome is the order of the day. Unproductive […]

A strong onboarding process will improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%, according to a study by Brandon Hall Group/Glassdoor (“The True Cost of a Bad Hire”). The study also shows that companies with weak onboarding programmes are twice as likely to lose new employees within the first year. Current circumstances, […]

February brings a new edition of our so beloved “The Spotlight Series”. Tania Terrazzani, partner of INAC Italy, is our fifth guest and we are so excited to have her here with us.Tania graduated in Philosophy summa cum laude from the Università Statale of Milan. Tania has extensive experience as an Executive Search in Banking, […]

Which are the key concepts for the recruiting of the future? Here are what seems to be the market trends in the sector – according to inputs collected by engaging with candidates, prospects and current customers. BE BRAVE – it is the ability to anticipate and start the necessary Search & Selection processes right in […]

“When your personal purpose connects with the purpose of the company, everything makes sense” This quote from one of our candidates made us think even more about the reasons why someone accepts a job proposal… Is it the salary? The benefits? More free time? The brands? The truth is none of them. The real reason […]

Silver economy, also called the economy of the future, is that part of the global economy linked to the demographic change produced by the aging of the population, whose reach is focused on the needs and demands of the senior sector. Did you know? The senior segment is large, and growing. The aging trend is […]

This article is for those who are seeking a human perspective on organizational processes. This value-based approach focuses on doing the right thing. What is doing the right thing? It seems quite simple: it is about establishing a sense of safety and recognition in the organization which enables people to develop their self-confidence, engage in […]

Being visible as a leader is not just about physical presence. It is not just about saying good morning every day, giving praise often or listening closely when you talk with your employees.These things are not unimportant. But visible leadership demands much more than just small behavioural adjustments that can be measured in minutes and […]

How the Corona virus shakes up the headhunting world. “Are you still kissing your partner? Of course! Are you still shaking hands with your candidates? Of course, not!” Since March 2020 recruitment has quickly turned to video interviews and home offices. Is it possible to hire a manager without meeting him/her, without a handshake? I […]

With 2020 now behind us, many of us have taken some time to review the events and impact of the last year. And what a year it was! An unprecedented year, bringing unexpected upheaval and change, requiring businesses and individuals alike to adapt rapidly to an entirely new reality. Many of the changes will remain […]

We can’t think of a better way than kicking off the year with our very beloved “On The Spotlight Series”. René Johnson, our partner in INAC Australia is our fourth guest. With an impressive track record, René has a lot of stories to share with us all, and from what we have discovered, he is […]

Laís Passarelli is our third guest of our The Spotlight Series and our Partner in INAC Brazil. It is with an immense joy that we have her on board, not only because of our long lasting relationship, but also because of her larger than life personality, that we cherish so much and that has given […]

Santiago Silva is our second guest of our “The Spotlight Series” and we are thrilled to have him with us today. Santiago is partner of INAC Colombia, which recently won the “INAC Global Business Exchange Award 2019” (an award dedicated to those with exceptional results regarding business exchange performance throughout the year and within the […]

Leaders are distinguished by being charismatic, visionary, strategists, etc. These elements are robust when leaders have the talent to communicate their ideas. In leadership, there is no greater talent than the ability to communicate ideas in such a way that they are understood by their interlocutors in the way they should be understood. The leader’s […]

There is no doubt that we are now living in a much more different world from what we used to 6 months ago. People and business have endured a pandemic that one could have never imagined, yet alone predicted. However, the beauty of the human being lies within the fact that it is capable of […]

Long gone are the days when Directors of companies around the world simply had to comply with their local equivalent of the Corporations Act and any other specific legislation relevant to their particular industry, for example Income tax legislation, Trade Practices legislation, Stock Exchange listing rules, Foreign Corrupt Practices legislation and a plethora of banking […]

Few situations in living memory mirror the kind of situation that everyone across the world is experiencing with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been traumatic in varying degrees for those who have got impacted.The first category are comprise those, who have got infected with infection, the most badly infected among them succumbing […]

This article reflects the reality of the Slovakian labour market.

Curious about who we are, what we do and why we do it? Want to know more about our executive search consultants and the many offices spread out through the globe? The Spotlight Series is our most recent venture where you get to find out more about each and every one of us. Every month we will put one member "under the spotlight" and let you in the passionate world of Executive Search through their eyes. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did doing it!

Transformational leadership is the key tactic for the survival of fragile companies in these times of uncertainty. A company stands out for its leadership Transformational leadership is a key tactic to get organizations afloat in difficult times. There are periods or situations in which leaders are challenged to demonstrate what they are made of. They […]

SMEs (0 to 250 employees), Mid-Caps (250 to 3000 employees), including family companies, are the major part of the European economy and important drivers of growth, innovation and employment. They represent 99% of businesses in the EU, employ two thirds of the active working population and represent over 85 % of job creations. Although they […]

What are they powered by? What does this mean for organisations?

We know that the workforce of the future will be different. Weʼre already experiencing dramatic changes [...]

Dear reader, who does not know the phrase: the customer is king. A bold and delightful idea that never had the potential to become a reality. Nobody wants to serve the king, instead everyone wants to be the king. This may be one out of numerous reasons why this marketing sentence was never more than […]

The New Challenge  A core challenge over the next decade will be to attract and retain a skilled workforce as the labor market continues to tighten, technology continues to evolve, and fewer foreign students immigrate to Britain in the wake of a politically challenging environment. This situation is exacerbated as companies find themselves managing four […]

The 10 key attributes the forward-looking CEO should have and encourage others to develop.

Of course you do! Have you also had to choose between two candidates in a recruitment process in which the more experienced one triumphed over the recent graduate? Many employers take for granted that recent graduates do not have what it takes to handle the complex tasks in companies and their lack of work experience […]