K.M.Trust & Partners has become the 61st office of IIC Partners.
Bucharest is the third office in a strong IIC presence throughout East/Central Europe that also includes Warsaw and Prague. With the addition of Bucharest, IIC now has 27 offices in Europe.
“We were actively looking for a partner in Romania, but not really optimistic we’d find the right kind of firm. When met the partners of K.M.Trust and understood their process we realized it was exactly the kind of opportunity we had in mind,” said IIC Director Chris Stokes of Key2People in Milan. “The fit was there from the first minute,” Stokes said. “K.M. Trust is a new and energetic organization, whose principals have strong international business background and executive search experience, as well as deep roots in the Romanian economy. They have world-class search and consulting processes and a client-friendly culture that are consistent with IIC values”. “Romania became part of the European Union in January, its economy has been on the upswing in recent years, foreign investment is rising and it’s a country in which IIC clients are increasingly interested.”
K.M.Trust specializes in auto, banking, finance, insurance, telecom, professional services, fast moving consumer goods, information technologies and manufacturing sectors. The firm was set up by 3 partners, with an extensive managerial experience in different sectors. “It became operational in March 2006, having a professional and administrative staff of 10 people and continues to grow” - said managing partner Radu Manolescu.
Manolescu said Romania is a rapidly developing market economy that requires comprehensive international business connections. “It was clear that we needed excellent European and global search capabilities to meet further the needs of our clients,” he said. “We looked at our options and IIC was the primary choice, not only because of its obvious strength both in Europe and Worldwide, but also due to its consistent growth strategy, level of professionalism, collegiality approach and respect for the independence of its members.” “Following the meeting with Chris Stokes and (Warsaw-based director) Piotr Wielgomas we became convinced that IIC was the right choice and we are proud about this decision,” Manolescu said.
About IIC Partners:
IIC Partners is a global executive search organization, ranked among the top 10 in the world by revenues and this year celebrating its 21st Anniversary as an international operator. As an affiliation of individually successful search firms — covering more than 35 countries from 60-plus offices — IIC is simultaneously capable of worldwide reach and intense local focus. Each of eight specialized practice groups operates globally to provide assured access to all the executive, professional and technical communities essential to the success of today's competitive corporations.
For Further Information:
Martine Bournerias Board Chair IIC Partners Phone: 011 33 1 53 45 16 45
Jim Conroy Executive Director IIC Partners Phone: 403-261-8080 ex. 305
Chris Stokes Vice Chair Europe IIC Partners Phone: 011 39 02 76016361
Brian Burton Communications IIC Partners Phone: 403-266-5501
