About AltoPartners
How the Alliance Works
Our alliance model enables member firms to fulfil client mandates anywhere in the world. AltoPartners carefully vets every firm, giving members immediate access to trusted international colleagues without the cost and administration of maintaining overseas offices. Clients benefit from a truly global search, with minimal off-limits restrictions and fewer cross-border conflicts.
The Alliance Model
Independent Firms.
Shared Standards.
AltoPartners is not a franchise, a branch network, or a holding company. It is a voluntary alliance of independently owned retained executive search firms that have chosen to collaborate with respected peers in service of their clients.
Each member firm retains its own brand, clients, and culture. What they share is a methodology, a commitment to the AESC code of professional practice, and the commercial and reputational benefits of global alliance membership.
- Local independent member firms across 35 countries
- Each firm retains its own brand and client base
- Common search methodology and quality standards
- Reciprocal referral network for cross-border mandates
- No global off-limits and minimal cross-firm conflicts
- Shared research & knowledge-sharing infrastructure
- A powerful alliance-wide intranet, used daily by members to connect, collaborate and share expertise
- World-class bespoke business development & communications platform
- Access to leading technology and assessment solutions
- Regular convening of member leaders for peer development
- Governance based on trust and underpinned by a commitment to ethical practices
How a Search Works
From Brief to Placement
Brief & Strategy
Market Mapping
Assessment
Shortlist
Decision Support
Onboarding
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