Richard commented on his appointment:
"Asia Pacific is one of the fastest-advancing markets for executive search, and I am excited to contribute as the region accelerates towards higher standards and increased global collaboration."
Richard Jackson, Board Director Asia Pacific, IIC Partners
IIC Partners, a global executive search and leadership consulting organisations with 45 offices worldwide, has appointed Richard Jackson as Board Director, Asia Pacific.
The appointment reflects the growing significance of Asia Pacific in global leadership and talent strategy, as organisations across the region continue to expand, transform, and strengthen their senior decision-making structures.
Richard joined IIC Partners in 2024 and has since been collaborating globally on cross-border search assignments, advanced market analysis, and talent strategy development. His appointment to the Board recognises the experience and regional perspective he brings to the network.
With over two decades of experience supporting senior leadership needs across APAC, Richard has worked across a broad range of sectors, from established industries such as industrial, manufacturing, and aerospace to emerging businesses reshaping the regional economy. He brings a grounded understanding of cross-cultural leadership and the evolving dynamics of executive talent in Southeast Asia.
At the board level, Richard will contribute his deep understanding of the APAC region's rapid growth and unique market dynamics to further advance IIC Partners’ global expansion. He will also work to strengthen collaboration across international offices and champion new assessment methodologies and emerging technologies that can support the network’s transformative leadership solutions.
Thailand's executive search market is at an important inflection point. As businesses across the country grow in complexity and ambition, the demand for genuine retained search, conducted with rigour, market knowledge, and a long-term perspective, is replacing the transactional approaches that have historically dominated the market.
JacksonGrant Executive is at the forefront of that shift. As the leading retained executive search firm in Thailand and a member of IIC Partners, the firm is bringing international standards of practice to a market that is ready for them. Richard's appointment to the IIC Partners Board reinforces that commitment, connecting Thailand directly to a global network of senior search professionals and the collective knowledge they represent.
For businesses operating in Thailand and across Southeast Asia, this matters. It means access to a level of search capability, global reach, and professional rigour that was previously difficult to find in this market.
About IIC Partners
IIC Partners is a leading provider of executive search and leadership consulting services with a deep understanding of how market dynamics, changing demographics and new technologies are shaping the future of work. Our expert consultants, connected across 45 offices worldwide, partner with senior executives and board directors to transform businesses and solve complex leadership challenges. For more information, please visit www.iicpartners.com.
About JacksonGrant Executive
JacksonGrant Executive is a retained executive search firm operating across Thailand and Southeast Asia. AESC-accredited and a member of IIC Partners, the firm specialises in senior leadership appointments across industrial, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, aerospace, and emerging industries.
