How a global executive search firm partnered with a business school to reinforce its strategic positioning

"It was one of the best decisions we have ever made as a company."

This is how Ulrich Dade, Chairman of global executive search firm Amrop, summarizes his company's decision to partner with IMD beginning in 2011 to create the Trusted Advisor Program for Amrop's partners. His words of praise are based on the impact he has seen from the program, specifically the way it reinforces the firm's positioning as trusted advisor to the C-suite.

Amrop sought to consolidate its position as a trusted provider of senior executive search and leadership services, and strengthen its long-term sustainability, according to Dade. It was therefore crucial that Amrop's partners and consultants constantly refine their ability to conduct strategic dialogues with board-level executives. The Trusted Advisor program, directed by IMD Professor  Maury Peiperl, was designed to address this need.

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