Pedersen & Partners Recognised Across Multiple Executive Search Categories in Décideurs Magazine 2026 Rankings
May 13th, 2026
Pedersen & Partners has once again been recognised among the leading executive search firms in the 2026 Décideurs Magazine rankings published by Leaders League. The annually published guide is widely regarded as a reference for business leaders and HR professionals seeking expertise across executive search, leadership assessment, and talent advisory services.
Building on several consecutive years of recognition, the 2026 rankings highlight Pedersen & Partners' continued strength in international executive search, cross-border leadership hiring, and sector-focused expertise across a broad range of industries and leadership functions.
This year, Pedersen & Partners was recognised in the following categories:
- Industry: Top Management - Excellent
- Sector: International - Excellent
- Leadership Assessment- Highly Recommended
- Human Resources - Highly Recommended
- Financial Management - Highly Recommended
- Marketing & Sales - Highly Recommended
- General practice: Top management - Highly Recommended
- Consumer Goods & Distribution - Highly Recommended
- Life Sciences - Highly Recommended
- Information Technology & Digital - Highly Recommended
- Private Equity - Recommended
With a globally integrated model and offices across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, Pedersen & Partners continues to support organisations in identifying leadership talent across markets, industries, and organisational stages - from multinational corporations to founder-led and private equity-backed businesses.
The France team, based in Paris, plays an important role in supporting both international and French-headquartered clients across Western Europe and beyond. The team includes:
- Armelle Boulon - Client Partner and Country Manager for France
- Heiko Hofer - Client Partner
- Hoody Lymon - Principal
- Sophie Perrault - Principal
- Emmanuelle Pichavant - Principal
- Julie Desloges - Consultant
Commenting on the recognitions, Armelle Boulon, Client Partner and Country Manager, France at Pedersen & Partners, said:
“We are proud to see our team and international platform recognised once again in the Décideurs rankings. These distinctions reflect the trust of our clients and the commitment of our colleagues to delivering high-quality executive search and leadership advisory services across industries and markets.”
These latest recognitions further reinforce Pedersen & Partners’ position as a trusted partner for organisations navigating international growth, leadership transformation, and evolving talent challenges.
Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search & Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values of Trust, Relationship, and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives.