Pedersen & Partners

“We are delighted to welcome Amr Abdelaziz to our team. His Executive Search expertise, coupled with his experience managing key accounts for major Financial Services and Industrial organisations, will be instrumental to our coverage of #Egypt and the wider region,” said Michael Al-Nassir, Partner, Head of #MiddleEast, #Türkiye & #Africa, Head of Private Equity Practice #APMEA at Pedersen & Partners.

“We are pleased to welcome Begum Ozmen to our #Istanbul team. Her extensive background in Executive Search and Human Resources consulting, coupled with her proven ability to manage strategic talent acquisition across multiple sectors, will significantly enhance our capabilities in #Türkiye and the broader region. Begüm’s deep understanding of the local market and experience in international organisations align perfectly with our commitment to providing our clients with tailored, high-calibre solutions. We are confident that her expertise will play a pivotal role in further strengthening our presence and delivering exceptional service across the #MENAT region,” commented Oyal Bayrak, Principal and Country Manager for Türkiye at Pedersen & Partners.

“We are delighted to welcome Reinier H. Labadie to our team in #Zurich,” stated Thomas Markwirth, Client Partner and Country Manager for #Switzerland at Pedersen & Partners. “With more than 20 years of international management experience at major global consulting firms, his extensive expertise and strategic insight will be vital as we continue to expand our capabilities and deepen our market presence in Switzerland and beyond.”

We are happy to announce that Mona Neagoe, our Partner and Head of #SEE, has been recently certified as #CharteredDirector by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in the UK.   This qualification recognizes the high standards and capabilities needed to be a director and leader in today’s world and signals our commitment and contribution to good governance.

Pedersen & Partners team members from Vietnam and Singapore Thao Bui, Principal - Vietnam Office, Ruchika Gokarn, Client Partner and Head of ASEAN and Rod Haire, Client Partner and the Global Head of Insurance Practice Group joined our CEO, Gary Williams, at the Business Executive Network - Vietnam CEO Lunch in Ho Chi Minh City this past Tuesday. Gary Williams facilitated a discussion with 30 CEOs and business leaders on navigating the next stage of their careers. The event, titled The Sky’s the Limit – Your Career Trajectory as a CEO, focused on options for business leaders in Vietnam as they contemplate the next steps in their careers. Topics included transitioning from country-focused leadership roles to regional leadership positions, pivoting to Private Equity funds or portfolio companies, and exploring Board-level opportunities, including NED and Advisory Board roles. We extend our thanks to The Business Executive Network Vietnam for hosting this impactful event.

Last week, Pedersen & Partners hosted a CEO Roundtable breakfast in #Istanbul, where we had the opportunity to discuss key strategic topics with leading CEOs and regional leaders overseeing markets in #Türkiye and abroad.   The discussion was led by Gary Williams – Chief Executive Officer, Michael Al-Nassir – Partner, Head of Private Equity Practice APMEA and Oyal Bayrak - Principal, Country Manager for Türkiye, Pedersen & Partners.   We were pleased to welcome the attendees, including: Yenal Gokyildirim - FLO Orkun Gül - Avon Idris Onay - Benetton Eda Uluca Özcan - Pluxee, formerly known as Sodexo ZEYNEP YALIM UZUN - Mage Biosciences Hülya Yalın - Sanovel The insights shared during the roundtable reflected the evolving challenges and opportunities in the region. In today’s climate of global uncertainty, the strategies shared underscored the critical need for adaptability, innovation, and effective talent management when doing business in Türkiye. Find out more in the document attached.

🔑 Contract Manufacturing: The Key to Scalability and Efficiency 🚀 As businesses face mounting competitive pressures, #ContractManufacturing emerges as a powerful solution for scalability and efficiency. Elisa Martinez de Miguel, Senior Consultant, and Chris Barrett, Client Partner, Head of Houston & Mexico City Offices, Head of Energy – North America, analyse how outsourcing manufacturing operations can help companies reduce costs, accelerate growth, and focus on core competencies. 📈 The editorial highlights the ways industries like #Technology, #Automotive, #Electronics, and #Pharma are leveraging contract manufacturing to enhance #innovation and optimise supply chains while addressing challenges like #QualityControl and #IPProtection. 🔍 👉 Read the full article to learn more about how contract manufacturing is shaping the future of global industries, driving competitiveness and adaptability in today’s fast-changing market.

"We are pleased to welcome Emmanuelle Pichavant to our team. Her extensive experience will help us strengthen our presence in France and support our local and global clients more effectively,” commented Armelle Boulon, Client Partner, Country Manager France at Pedersen & Partners.

”We are over the moon to have Kathy Hanna join our global team to lead the growth in our #LeadershipConsulting Practice. With Kathy’s professional experience as a Global Human Resources Leader, as well as her extensive Consulting experience, Kathy will bring next level value to the firm and our clients. In addition, based upon Kathy’s international experience throughout her career, she is the ideal person to lead the Global Practice moving forward. Kathy embodies the values of the firm and a client first approach which will be integral as we continue to drive value to our clients with our Best Team Forward approach,” said Gary Williams, CEO of Pedersen & Partners.

"We are pleased to welcome Thomas Markwirth as our Country Manager for #Switzerland. His experience and leadership will support our continued growth and help us better serve our clients in the region," commented Guido Bormann, Partner and Head of Western Europe at Pedersen & Partners.