About AltoPartners
Our Story is Your Story
Since 2006, we're proud to have shaped the careers and leadership trajectories of tens of thousands of candidates and clients worldwide.
The Opening Credits
AltoPartners is formally established as a strategic partnership among three independently owned retained executive search firms. The name is an eponymous nod to the founding firms: Accord, Leaders Trust and Oxygen.
Building Blocks: The Albert Froom Years
Albert Froom (Netherlands) assumes the mantle of chair, ensuring that the fledgling alliance is grounded in sound principles and enforcing membership criteria that will grow the partnership without diluting standards.
Global Growth: The Jean-Philippe Saint-Geours Years
With Jean-Philippe Saint-Geours (France) at the helm, the alliance expands steadily throughout its first decade, adding member firms across Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific, driven by the advantages of a collaborative approach in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
Expanding the Americas
The group deepens its presence across North and South America, adding member firms in key commercial centres from New York and Chicago to São Paulo and Santiago.
Formal AESC Membership
AltoPartners formalises its commitment to professional standards by becoming a global member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants, the global body that defines best practice for the industry.
Global Recognition: The Stephen Dallamore Years
Under Stephen Dallamore (South Africa), the alliance comes of age with a renewed focus on brand recognition, investments in IT, and the professionalisation of key roles, including the appointment of AltoPartners' first employee.
Growth Through Disruption: The Sonal Agrawal Years
During the COVID pandemic, AltoPartners demonstrated the strength and resilience of its alliance model, adding new member firms while providing vital community and leadership to existing members. Under Sonal Agrawal (India), the alliance expanded cross-border capabilities in more resilient sectors and regions, intensified knowledge-sharing and accelerated investment in shared research infrastructure.
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