AESC Wins Two 2023 MarCom Gold Awards

The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) is proud to announce our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Creating Competitive Advantage Through Fairness, Inclusion and Belonging report has been recognized with two 2023 MarCom Gold Awards, one in the category of Strategic Communications | Communications/Public Relations | Research Study and another in the category of Creativity | Design | Illustration/Graphic Design. 

AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum commented, “I’m proud of the AESC team, led by CMO Martha Clement Rochford, who interpreted the research and developed the report, for this recognition. I’m also thankful to AESC members around the world for interviewing clients and for their DEI leadership in their companies and their communities.” 

AESC members interviewed 52 clients from around the world, selected for their commitment to DEI. In addition, AESC surveyed over 1300 executives worldwide. The insights and data gathered provide the foundation for the report. AESC members visibly commit to diversity, equity and inclusion in many ways including by signing the AESC DEI pledge.  

AESC Chief Marketing Officer Martha Clement Rochford wrote the report with the assistance of research consultant Dr. Catherine Cerulli. The report’s brand-forward design was created by AESC Senior Design Manager Don Hailer. David Hilty, AESC Senior Manager CRM and Research, helped organize the many interviews for review ease.  

Rochford said, “The positive response is overwhelming, and the team and I are grateful to everyone who contributed to the project. We’re especially thankful to those who are using our findings to advance the principles of fairness, inclusion and belonging.” 

About MarCom 

MarCom is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected creative competitions in the world. MarCom Awards recognize outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.  

About AESC 

Since 1959, AESC has set the quality standard for the executive search and leadership consulting profession. AESC Members represent 16,000+ trusted professionals in 1,200+ offices, spanning 70+ countries. AESC Members are recognized experts providing consulting services in the areas of leaders, teams, and culture to the world’s leading organizations. They leverage their access and expertise to place more than 100,000 executives each year in board of directors and C-level positions across industry sectors. Dedicated to strengthening leadership together, AESC and its members share a deep commitment to the highest quality standards in executive search and leadership consulting—for the benefit of clients and the profession. We Shape. Connect. Educate. Innovate. Learn more about us at aesc.org. For AESC’s career services, visit bluesteps.com.