An offshoot of management consulting, retained executive search has, over the past 50 years, played a major role in the identification and recruitment of senior executive talent for many different organizations in a wide variety of industries and countries.
The AESC promotes the highest professional standards in executive search through its industry-recognized Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines. Such is the nature of executive search and the impact that it can have on the success of organizations and individuals that compliance with these guidelines is fundamental to the reputation and credibility of the profession. The AESC has also developed practical documents for those involved with executive search such as the Client Bill of Rights, Client Charter and Candidate’s Bill of Rights. The AESC also serves to broaden public understanding of the executive recruitment process and acts as an advocate for the interests of its member executive search firms.
