About AESC

Founded in 1959, AESC represents the firms who recruit and advise the world’s leaders. AESC sets the highest quality standards for the profession, ensuring that businesses, organizations, and clients worldwide can identify, attract, and leverage the best Board and C-Suite talent.

Board of Directors

Regional Councils

AESC Team

Who We Serve

AESC serves three key audiences: our Members, the clients they serve, and the executives they recruit for Board and C-Suite roles, worldwide.

AESC Members

THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

AESC helps Members grow by elevating their brands, celebrating excellence, providing professional development, and fostering a premier network for collaboration.

Clients

SEEKING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

AESC connects Boards, CEOs and HR executives with the most trusted executive search and leadership consulting firms, worldwide.

Executive Candidates

POSITIONED FOR THE NEXT ROLE

AESC’s BlueSteps connects top executive talent with AESC member firms, while providing career resources and industry insights.

Why AESC Matters

Leadership decisions determine the success of every business and institution. When you engage an AESC member firm, you gain a trusted partner committed to delivering exceptional leadership solutions.

Commitment to Excellence

AESC sets the global gold standard for excellence, integrity, and impact in executive search and leadership consulting. Organizations that work with AESC members benefit from:

TRUSTED ADVISORS
AESC members have a proven track record of high-impact talent and leadership advisory services.

ETHICAL & COMPLIANT PRACTICES
AESC firms adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards.

DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Our members bring specialized knowledge across industries, roles, and geographies.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

AESC knows diversity of thought in an inclusive culture drives innovation, opens new markets, and attracts the best talent – bringing a competitive edge to business.