Leading organization of Global Executive Search Firms Worldwide

Established in 1989, InterSearch ranks as one of the top international executive search organizations in the world, with more than 90 offices in over 50 countries.

Through our partner firms and their breadth of knowledge and expertise, InterSearch provides clients with access to exceptional candidates almost anywhere across the globe.

InterSearch prides itself on having the best local firms, as each member firm is carefully selected after a rigorous selection process. Our extensive global network is firmly established and has depth of local experience in each individual market.

Integrity

InterSearch is committed to high integrity and therefore is compliant to worldwide Quality Standard and Best Practices.
Our clients are assured of the first-class service at every one of our 90 offices, where all the senior consultants have been selected for their experience and excellent reputation in their own country as well as their ability to operate internationally. Each partner is committed to excellence in every search, and our reputation is widely known by our international clients.

Experience

InterSearch partners have an average of 20 years of experience.
Partners have worked with a variety of multi-national, regional, government and local companies and are well positioned with the maturity to take on the most challenging assignments.

A History Marked by Excellence

2019

Global conference in Shanghai InterSearch celebrates 30 years of excellence in Executive Search

2018

600+ consultants & researchers worldwide 3000+ placements Conference in Belgium

2017

New Board Elected A new office in Abu Dhabi

2016

InterSearch operates in 53 countries

2016

New office in the USA

2015

New offices in Panama, Sweden

2014

New offices in South Africa

2013

New offices in Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Oman

2012

New offices in China, Morocco, Switzerland, UAE

2011

New offices in UK, Mexico

2010

New offices in Canada and South Korea

2009

InterSearch operates in 45 countries with over 90 offices

2003

InterSearch grows to 38 countries

1999

The InterSearch Academy founded to train new consultants and staff members on international best practices and standards

1992

InterSearch grows to 50 offices in 19 countries

1991

Inception of the world-wide Standard Quality and Best Practices Committee

1989

ESTABLISHMENT: October 10, 1989 One year later the international organization officially named and branded “InterSearch Worldwide“

InterSearch's Values & Commitment

Vision

We strive to be the highest quality network in global executive search. In all our methods we aspire to set the standard others pursue.

Commitment

Every day we live by our core values, respecting the organization and its decisions, its partners and its clients.

As a leading Global Alliance of Executive Search Firms, we commit to

Entrepreneurship

We are proactive drivers of growth, profitability and success for ourselves and for our InterSearch partners.
We promote global business by developing and cultivating referral sources.
We engage InterSearch in our local business, supporting and developing the global brand.

Client Focus & Intimacy

We treat our clients as business partners, striving to conduct all our searches flawlessly.
We manage client relationships and search engagements effectively, staying attentive to clients' needs and establishing client trust and loyalty to maximize retention.

Business Ethics

We respect all confidential information entrusted to us by clients, candidates, and InterSearch partners and staff.
We aim to be positive role models, inspiring other and setting good examples that benefit the long-term interests of clients, the InterSearch organization and its partners.
We comply with both local and InterSearch regulations and endorse corporate social responsibility.

Integrity & Trust

We conduct all business activities with unwavering integrity, honesty and forthright behavior, working with member countries openly - knowing that our success depends on our relationships with each other, our clients, and our candidates.
We exercise good judgment - never circumventing policies and procedures, and resisting the temptation to ignore questionable practices - while supporting decisions made by the Board and SQC.

Collaboration

We share cross-border business.
We are accurate and transparent in all forms of communication with InterSearch partners, responding to calls and emails within 24 hours and exchanging information as requested.
We are motivated team players eager to assist and build strong internal relationships with other InterSearch partners.

Standards & Quality Committee

Established in 1991, the Standards and Quality Committee (SQC) sets international guidelines for InterSearch’s partner firms. Clients can be assured of the best service and quality, regardless of region or location. All partner firms have been selected for their experience and excellent reputation in their own country as well as their ability to operate internationally.

InterSearch Academy

We are committed to continuous learning and training our employees to meet our clients' future needs within a rapidly changing global environment.

Continuous Learning

Andras Lipcsei

Academy Founder

Micheál Coughlan

Academy Co-trainer

Edina Toth

Academy Co-trainer

The InterSearch Academy is an institution for training and education, which embraces the exchange of knowledge and professional experience around the globe.

Since 1999 InterSearch consultants and researchers from across the globe gather at least once a year for an intensive, hands-on educational program to discuss the latest trends in global Executive Search, refine their skills, enhance best practices and grant the same high quality service level worldwide.

Geraldine von Celsing - InterSearch Sweden

Many of our best performers attended an Academy session and consider it a milestone in their professional path
Daan De Vos - InterSearch Belgium

The InterSearch Academy allows us to meet the needs of our cross-cultural clients better.
Elena Mikheeva - InterSearch Russia

We want our clients to enjoy their experience of working with us. Similarly to our Researchers to gain positive benefits from InterSearch. The Academy is an excellent opportunity to enhance both.

Academy News

Intersearch Academy celebrated 20th Anniversary in Moscow	02/12/2019	Learn more
InterSearch Academy: almost two decades of continuous learning	19/11/2018	Learn more
Charles Aris team completes InterSearch Academy certification	04/03/2018	Learn more
Next generation: 27 Consultants and Researchers graduate from InterSearch Worldwide Academy 2017	25/10/2017	Learn more
26 Consultants and Researchers graduate from 2016 InterSearch Academy	11/10/2016	Learn more
Fifteen Consultants and Researchers graduate from 2015 InterSearch Academy	04/12/2015	Learn more