
{"id":8857,"date":"2026-03-24T14:11:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/headway.es\/?p=8857"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:11:44","slug":"european-regional-meeting-iesf-budapest-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/headway.es\/en\/european-regional-meeting-iesf-budapest-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"EUROPEAN REGIONAL MEETING IESF \u2013 BUDAPEST 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\">IESF REGIONAL MEETING \u2013 BUDAPEST 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"353\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8847 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/172f0101-bb1f-4952-8b74-1f362437625e-scaled-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/172f0101-bb1f-4952-8b74-1f362437625e-scaled-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/172f0101-bb1f-4952-8b74-1f362437625e-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/172f0101-bb1f-4952-8b74-1f362437625e-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/172f0101-bb1f-4952-8b74-1f362437625e-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/172f0101-bb1f-4952-8b74-1f362437625e-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>This year, our regional meeting took place in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Budapest<\/span><\/span>, bringing together partners from different countries in a unique setting to further strengthen our international collaboration. An intense, dynamic, and above all highly enriching experience\u2014both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"785\">We would like to extend our special thanks to our local hosts, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">\u00c9va Feh\u00e9r<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mariann T\u00e1l<\/span><\/span>, partners at <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Prime Job Group<\/span><\/span> and our exclusive IESF partners in Hungary, for their outstanding organization. We also thank our President, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gertjan Van de Groep<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Linde van de Groep<\/span><\/span> for their continuous support and coordination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"998\">Over these days, we shared high-level working sessions, strategic discussions, and multiple exchanges of experiences across markets\u2014further reinforcing our value proposition as a global organization and network.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1193\">We continue to consolidate our international presence, strengthen relationships among partners, and generate new collaboration opportunities in an increasingly global and connected environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1392\">Once again, from<strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">IESF &#8211; International Executive Search Federation<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, we reaffirm our commitment to bringing international connections, shared knowledge, and new business opportunities to the business community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1532\">On the final day in Budapest, we presented the results of a truly <strong>global study<\/strong>, with participation from <strong>over 900 CEOs across 23 countries<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8854 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/headway.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/iesf-budapest-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1846\">A high-level event that gathered <strong>more than 100 CEOs, managing directors, and company presidents from international organizations<\/strong>, along with <strong>diplomats and senior representatives<\/strong> from various Chambers of Commerce\u2014clearly reflecting the relevance and interest in the challenges and opportunities we are addressing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2036\">The insights shared sparked a rich discussion on the present and future of our organizations, particularly in a context shaped by <strong>transformation<\/strong>, <strong>uncertainty<\/strong>, and the <strong>growing impact of AI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2559\">I would like to give special thanks to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">\u00c9va Feh\u00e9r<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mariann T\u00e1l<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Normand Lebeau<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gertjan Van de Groep<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Orsolya Franke<\/span><\/span> for an excellent, rigorous, and truly inspiring presentation. Also, to all speakers\u2014<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Orsolya Hartyanyi<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">G\u00e1bor Sztaniszl\u00e1v<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Peter Oszk\u00f3<\/span><\/span>\u2014and all participants who contributed to elevating the level of discussion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"3305\">Always adding value: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Stephan L\u00f6w<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Adelina Rosca<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Yenni Benze-Mantwill<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Alessandra Conte<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Barbora Stejskalov\u00e1<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Petra Jelinkova<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Christian Smith<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Didier Jouanneau<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Morten Islin<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Matthew Hogg<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tim Steurs<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Patrik Smith<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ewa Adamczyk<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Krzysztof Adamczyk<\/span><\/span>, among others. Also, many thanks to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rafael Fuentes Candau<\/span><\/span>, Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Spanish Embassy in Hungary.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3381\">We keep moving forward\u2014connecting talent and leadership on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3451\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">#Leadership #CEO #GlobalInsights #AI #Transformation #Budapest #IESF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IESF REGIONAL MEETING \u2013 BUDAPEST 2026 This year, our regional meeting took place in Budapest, bringing together partners from different countries in a unique setting to further strengthen our international collaboration. An intense, dynamic, and above all highly enriching experience\u2014both professionally and personally. 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