October 24, 2025 – Kestriaformerly known as IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has appointed Thomas Sutter as the new leader of the AI Ambassadors group. Under his leadership, the group will continue to innovate, ensuring technology improves efficiency without compromising personalized strategic advice.
“At Kestria, we view the thoughtful integration of AI not as a replacement, but as a powerful extension of our expertise,” said Stepan Motejzik, Kestria Global Alliance Director. “By strengthening our group of AI Ambassadors under the leadership of Thomas Suter, we are ensuring that innovation directly supports our consultants in what matters most: building trusting relationships, understanding cultural nuances, and guiding clients in their most strategic leadership decisions. This appointment strengthens our positioning as a premium, forward-looking global executive search alliance capable of not only find leaders, but also to adapt the tools that define the future of our profession.”
Mr. Suter is managing partner, co-owner and founder of Viavanta, Kestria Switzerland. He has over 15 years of experience in international executive search, focusing on executive and board level individuals in the retail, consumer goods and digital/ICT sectors. “Together with Thomas Muhmenthaler, he invented and established the Multiple Search Initiative, thereby underlining Viavanta’s unique commercial position as a pioneer in recruitment in Switzerland,” said Kestria.
“I am grateful to Kestria for the trust placed in me through this appointment,” said Mr. Suter. “Contributing to the advancement of AI innovation within Kestria, a key driver for the future of our industry, is a responsibility I am proud to carry. AI allows us to offer enhanced services to our customers while placing an even greater focus on people. At the same time, the future skills of individuals will be essential to complement these technological advances. Equally important, we remain committed to sharing our knowledge among our members around the world, to learn from each other and ensure that all partners benefit from this journey.”
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Kestria has partners in over 40 countries and 90 cities across Europe, the Middle East, America, Africa, Asia and Australia. The consortium has completed more than 40,000 assignments for more than 4,000 clients, from groundbreaking start-ups to major global players.
New member firm
Kestria recently added a new member firm in Mexico with the addition of Performance Talent Consulting International, a consulting firm specializing in executive search, talent management and organizational development. “Kestria is delighted to welcome a new member firm in Mexico, marking a key milestone in the growth of our alliance in Latin America,” the consortium said. “This milestone underscores our commitment to combining local expertise with a global perspective across all major regions. Expanding our presence in Mexico strengthens our ability to deliver seamless collaboration and innovative talent solutions across borders.”
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“Welcoming our new partner in Mexico marks more than an expansion, it is a bold step in strengthening Kestria’s global reach,” said Katerina Meimaroglou, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kestria. “Together we connect knowledge across borders, empower leaders and shape success across the Americas. »
“In today’s talent-driven market, the ability to identify, engage, attract, hire and retain top-performing passive and semi-passive candidates with a global perspective is critical to the sustained success of any organization,” said Jens Hagedorn, Managing Partner, Kestria Mexico: Performance Talent Consulting International.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Editor-in-Chief – Hunt Scanlon Media
