September 27, 2022 – Istanbul, Turkiye – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, welcomes Neslihan Yalcin to its Istanbul team as a Client Partner. In this capacity, Ms. Yalcin will work in the Leadership Consulting sector, both in Turkiye and internationally.

Neslihan Yalcin is a seasoned C-Level executive with experience in HR leadership, account management, strategy consulting, and transformation. Ms. Yalcin has worked in a range of industries and geographies for more than 25+ years, serving as CHRO for Petrol Ofisi, the leader of the fuel and lubricant sectors in Turkiye, and Global Capability Lead for Talent & HR at Accenture. She has also worked as an Associate Client Partner for a global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with a particular focus on leadership team design, systems architecture, and global HR Transformation. Prior to joining Pedersen & Partners as a Client Partner, Ms. Yalcin was the CHRO for a global clothing retailer.

“With her client-centric approach and HR experience, Neslihan brings a complementary mixture of experiences from the consulting and client sides, and her business vision and executive talent perspective will help us add value to both current and prospective clients. She has industry, domain and geographic expertise which allows her to relate to leadership talent needs and provide precise solutions to ensure growth. We look forward to teaming up with Neslihan,” said Sabit Tapan, Partner and Country Manager for Turkiye at Pedersen & Partners.

“Over the years, I have observed major shifts in leadership talent acquisition strategies across industries. I’m excited to join the Pedersen & Partners global team and provide clients with innovative solutions that align with their growth aspirations. I’m confident that together with my colleagues, who have succeeded in building a strong presence in such a crucial geography as Turkiye, we will drive tangible value to our clients across the region and globally,” added Neslihan Yalcin, Client Partner at Pedersen & Partners.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing and Communications Manager at: diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com

September 15, 2022 – Istanbul, Turkiye – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, welcomes Tahsin Ersen to its Istanbul team as a Principal. In this new role, Mr. Ersen will cover the Professional Services and Financial Services sectors internationally and in Turkiye.

With more than fifteen years of Strategy and Program Management practice gained at top global institutions, Mr. Ersen is an experienced strategic advisor to Fortune Global 500 companies, global investment banks and mid-cap organisations across a range of industries. He has a proven track record of delivering outstanding results to industry-leading clients through formulating and implementing effective strategies, as well as leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex business problems and deliver exceptional business value in demanding environments. Prior to joining Pedersen & Partners, he served as the Director of Strategy and Customer Experience for a Corporate and Retail Banking subsidiary of Qatar’s first private bank in Turkiye, where he oversaw the bank's overall external and stakeholder relations. During his earlier consulting career, Mr. Ersen led initiatives for the Digital Transformation Department at Accenture Turkey and spent ten years in New York with Goldman Sachs and Satori Consulting.

“Having designed and implemented successful strategies for with global and multinational companies, Tahsin is uniquely positioned to help our clients integrate their vision, culture, systems, and leadership teams. His top-class strategic management consulting experience from NYC and hands-on strategic management experience in various industrial firms and financial institutions will help elevate our service offering to our current clients, while also appealing to prospective clients and we are delighted to welcome him to our team,” said Sabit Tapan, Partner and Country Manager for Turkiye at Pedersen & Partners.

“I’m excited to join Pedersen & Partners’ global multidisciplinary team and look forward to helping clients assess organisational opportunities and connecting them with top leadership talent to build and sustain vigorous growth. The firm's ability to help clients overcome unique challenges and capture opportunities through outstanding executive talent placement presents an invaluable context for me to put my previous experience to work,” added Tahsin Ersen, Principal at Pedersen & Partners.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com.

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing and Communications Manager at: diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com

September 12, 2022 – Dubai, UAE – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, welcomes Shayma Ibrahim as a Principal in Dubai. She will be responsible for business development, Executive Search, and client management across the GCC region.

Shayma Ibrahim is a Principal at Pedersen & Partners, based in Dubai, UAE. Ms. Ibrahim has over a decade of Executive Search experience with a strong focus in the Natural Resources & Energy, Industrial, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation, Consumer, Government, Education & Non-Profit, and Family Groups sectors. She built her career at a major global retained Executive Search firm, where she partnered with senior executives in her specialist sectors across the GCC region. At the same time, Ms. Ibrahim established and led the first in-house customer experience department aimed at improving the client experience throughout the lifecycle of the mandate. Prior to her Executive Search career, Ms. Ibrahim gained consulting experience in the USA as an Outplacement Consultant and Certified Mediator, and worked in the Real Estate sector. In 2008, Ms. Ibrahim moved to the United Arab Emirates, where she first worked in Dubai and then in Abu Dhabi in the Information Technologies Security sector.

“We are committed to bringing our clients strategic and tactical advice through our expert teams, which provide deeply-rooted industry knowledge, diverse perspectives, and rigorous understanding of leadership team challenges in diverse and multicultural organisations. Shayma has built a reputation for superior client service through long-lasting relationships, and I look forward to working with her as we continue to grow our Global Practices and strengthen our holistic approach,” said Michael Al-Nassir, Partner in charge of developing Pedersen & Partners' presence in Middle East & Africa and the Head of Private Equity Practice APMEA at Pedersen & Partners.

“The GCC region offers an abundance of development opportunities for clients looking to strengthen their foothold and expand to other markets. I look forward to further building our capabilities across the region by helping our clients to bring on board talented leaders who will make a meaningful impact on their businesses. Pedersen & Partners’ collaborative style and client-centric approach to search execution is a perfect fit for my own commitment to delivering excellence via pragmatic solutions that drive bottom-line results. I am delighted to join this team, where I look forward to helping our clients build visionary leadership teams,” added Shayma Ibrahim, Principal at Pedersen & Partners.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com.

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing and Communications Manager at: diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com

July 20, 2022 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, has added Andros Riando Sitorus as a Principal in its Jakarta, Indonesia office.

Mr. Sitorus developed his search career with an Asia-focused Recruitment and Human Resources Consultancy firm headquartered in Japan. Andros commenced his career as a Recruitment Consultant and steadily progressed to Senior Manager of the Recruitment Division, as well as most recently as an Associate Director. During his tenure, he led recruitment teams in partnering with clients to secure top leadership for their organisations. Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Sitorus has successfully partnered with organisations across the IT, EPC, Banking & Financial Services, FMCG, and Manufacturing industry sectors in Indonesia and throughout ASEAN.

“With the increased focus on investments in ASEAN markets, Indonesia is a key market within the region. This region continues to see a significant inflow of foreign investments. Furthermore, the domestic market continues to grow, and we believe it has unlimited potential. We are committing to the Indonesia market by strengthening our team, with the goal of ensuring that we can drive a high level of quality and value to our clients as they enter and expand in this market. Andros’ extensive knowledge of this market and region is critical, as we continue to build our presence in Indonesia,” stated Reza Ghazali, Client Partner, Head of ASEAN & Board Services ASEAN.

“I look forward to joining the global Pedersen & Partners Team. I firmly believe that Pedersen & Partners has the right approach, working as one global team and bringing its geographic, industry, and domain expertise to clients. This approach is a key differentiator in Indonesia and throughout ASEAN,” commented Andros Riando Sitorus, Principal at Pedersen & Partners.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing and Communications Manager at: diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com

June 1, 2022 – Zurich, Switzerland – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, is proud to announce that Annelore Bergman has joined our Zurich team as a Client Partner.

Annelore Bergman is an experienced Executive Search professional, focused on general management and other senior-level assignments for multinational companies, with deep expertise in Luxury & Fashion retail, FMCG, and B2B. Prior to her search career, Ms. Bergman built up a wealth of international and intercultural experience within multinational Marketing and Sales organisations. Ms. Bergman is passionate about sustainable management, leadership, talent, recruiting, and connecting the right people and organisations. Before joining Pedersen & Partners, Ms. Bergman worked for several international executive search firms. Her last assignment was for an Agrifood business-focused Executive Search boutique, in the position of Senior Partner Switzerland.

“We are excited to have Annelore join our global team – she brings extensive search and leadership consulting experience based on her 20+ years corporate and search career. Annelore’s vast expertise enables her to provide valuable advice to our clients when selecting and developing top leadership talent. Her dedication to identifying the ideal client and candidate match will fit seamlessly into our cornerstone Best Team Forward approach. We are committed to the long-term success of our clients and candidates, and the addition of Annelore will further strengthen our position as industry leaders,” said Guido Bormann, Partner and Regional Manager at Pedersen & Partners.

“I look forward to working with my Pedersen & Partners colleagues as we continue to support our clients seeking top-tier talent, and build our presence in the regional and global markets. Pedersen & Partners strives to bring to its clients the industry, domain, and geographic expertise necessary to drive tangible value. I’m excited to contribute to the growth of our clients in Switzerland and abroad,” added Annelore Bergman, Client Partner at Pedersen & Partners.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing and Communications Manager at: diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com

April 4, 2022 – Hong Kong – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, has appointed Rod Haire as a Client Partner and the Global Head of Insurance Practice based in Hong Kong. 

As Head of the Global Insurance Practice at Pedersen & Partners, Mr. Haire is responsible for leading and growing the firm’s Insurance Practice. Mr. Haire focuses on working with leadership teams to appoint Non-Executive Directors, CEOs, Managing Directors, and C-Suite executives within the insurance sector. Mr. Haire has over 16 years of Executive Search experience. Prior to joining Pedersen & Partners, Mr. Haire was Global Head of the Insurance Practice and Head of APAC for a global financial services boutique. Prior to his career in Executive Search, Mr. Haire spent 25 years in the Banking and Insurance sectors, working extensively in senior international roles and predominantly across Asia for major global organisations, including several years at CEO level. 

“We are very pleased to have Rod join our global team to lead the further develoment and growth of our Insurance Practice.  Rod is a seasoned executive with a strong track record in leadership roles within the Insurance industry and as an executive search consultant which will add significant value to our clients as they address their leadership requirements. We are confident that under Rod’s leadership he will elevate the firm’s positioning in the Insurance sector,” said Gary Williams, Chief Executive Officer at Pedersen & Partners.

“With a significant global fully integrated footprint in emerging and mature markets at Pedersen & Partners, we will be able to partner with clients in a seamless manner with our Best Team Forward approach. I am confident that we will grow the market reputation of our Insurance Practice as one that is able to drive tangible value to our Insurance clients,” added Rod Haire, Client Partner, Global Head of the Insurance Practice at Pedersen & Partners.

Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search firm. We operate 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com.

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing and Communications Manager at: diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com

April 16, 2021 – Pedersen & Partners, a leading international Executive Search firm with 54 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, is pleased to announce the launch of its Leadership Consulting Service Line, which encompasses:

Leadership Assessment

Career Transition

Executive Integration

Our Leadership Assessment is underpinned by our innovative proprietary InSight Leadership Assessment solution.

Our Leadership Consulting solutions provide an objective and integrated view of executives and teams, allowing clients both to make the appropriate talent decisions and facilitate the targeted development of their leadership potential. Tailored to our clients’ current and anticipated business contexts, our Leadership Consulting Service Line supports their specific leadership needs, from C-Suite succession through to addressing the human capital needs for post-merger integration.

“Pedersen & Partners celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the launch of our Leadership Consulting Service Line is a significant milestone for the firm as we continue to drive innovative value-added solutions for our clients. Our Leadership Consulting Service Line is a robust and scalable solution which supports our clients’ most pressing current – and more crucially future – leadership talent needs. Together with our Mona Neagoe, Partner and Leadership Consulting Service Line Leader,  we have assembled an experienced consulting team to work with our Practice Groups to continue driving increased value to our clients,” stated Gary Williams, CEO.

“The Leadership Consulting Service Line formalises much of the detailed and impactful work we have been doing with clients across the markets we serve. The post-pandemic challenges, opportunities that are surfacing and aspirations to build back better in this new business context only reinforce the need for well-equipped leadership talent. In over two decades of partnering and growing with our clients, we have developed tools to assist them in identifying, assessing, and supporting the development of their organisation’s leadership. We believe now is the time for us to take our practice to the next level through the launch of this Service Line,” added Mona Neagoe, Partner and Leadership Consulting Service Line Leader.

Professional Services Practice Group

Pedersen & Partners is committed to excellence in our own Executive Search consulting and advisory services, therefore we pride ourselves on being experts in executive placements for other Professional Advisory Services and we have a dedicated practice group of Executive Search consultants to advise on executive recruitment of top talent in these fields.