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Women have never been more educated, qualified, or experienced in the global workforce. Yet despite decades of progress and widespread commitments to diversity, gender representation at board and executive leadership level continues to lag behind.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, AltoPartners has released its latest global study: Closing the Gender Leadership Gap – A Review of Legislative and Real‑World Outcomes. As a proud member of the AltoPartners global alliance, LTI supports this evidence‑based call for organizations to move beyond intention and accelerate real, sustainable change.

The second episode of the podcast series Op Karakter, created in collaboration with TopsportNetwerk, dives into a universal but often overlooked moment: what happens when a career suddenly stands still. In “Als het stilvalt”, elite water polo player and newly re-crowned European champion Simone van der Kraats sits down with Mattijs ten Brink, former CEO of Transavia and Sunweb Group, to explore these defining pauses after major victories, but also after setbacks.

As of 1 February 2026, we are proud to welcome Jeff Hoogesteger as Partner at LTI. A natural and exciting next step for our boutique firm in executive search, interim search and leadership consulting.

Jeff brings over 35 years of international leadership experience across logistics, transportation, shipping and supply chain management. 

The podcast series Op Karakter has been launched, in collaboration with TopsportNetwerk. In open conversations between elite athletes and leaders from the business world, we explore how to stay on course under pressure, remain mentally strong, and what role organizations play in strengthening resilience. The exchange between sports and business provides recognizable insights that can be applied directly in daily practice.

A New Name. The Same Mission. A Renewed Vision. For over 30 years, we’ve been driven by one belief: people make the difference. In Executive Search, Interim Search, and Leadership Consulting, we don’t just fill roles—we help shape the future of organizations. Across borders and industries, through our global alliance AltoPartners, we connect leaders with purpose to opportunities that matter.

Women remain underrepresented in boardrooms globally, holding just 23.3% of board seats according to the 2024 Deloitte Women in the Boardroom report. AltoPartners is committed to furthering gender diversity by identifying, cultivating and placing suitable candidates in the boardroom. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, we took an in-depth look at the state-of-play.

Take your business to the next level with a top sports mentality? Together with TopsportNetwerk we don’t just help you find top talent, but also strengthen your organization in sales, marketing, and innovation. Make use of the extensive network, inspiration sessions, and customized programs to build a future-proof organization with the winning mentality of top sports.

AltoPartners is thrilled to announce the addition of Headlight International AB, a premier executive search and leadership solutions firm based in Stockholm, to our global network. Led by Peter Gullström and supported by respected Swedish search partners, Headlight International AB boasts a robust multi-national client base across various industry sectors in Sweden.

In late December 2024, OpenAI released a new artificial intelligence model called o3, and provided startling benchmark test results that suggest a large advance over what was previously thought to be state-of-the-art in AI, according to at least one expert.

Retirement – once a predictable endpoint in the professional journey – is being reimagined as a flexible continuum of work and engagement worldwide. For leaders, this reinvention offers both challenges and opportunities to harness the wisdom and expertise of older professionals in multigenerational workplaces.

Boomer or Millennial? Gen X or Gen Z? These generational labels are everywhere.

Burnout – the emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that results from prolonged stress, often related to overwork or caregiving – can be destructive. So too is boreout, the stress resulting from a lack of meaningful work.

“Leaders who take steps now to destigmatise age, foster intergenerational connections and implement upskilling initiatives will reap the benefits and contribute to more inclusive and harmonious workplaces that will benefit us all.” Sonal Agrawal, AltoPartners Global Chair & Managing Partner at Accord India / AltoPartners India

By Sonya Olds Som, Esq., Global Managing Partner, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Government Affairs at Diversified Search Group / AltoPartners USA. This article was first posted on LinkedIn Pulse. To view the original article click here.

Gone are the days when a single blueprint for leadership excellence could be rolled out across the board in hopes of sparking organisational transformation.

A month into 2024, there’s no doubt that it is going to be a challenging year. On the geopolitical front, 2024 will be a record-breaking year for elections. The World Economic Forum says more than two billion voters in 50 countries will head to the polls. Key elections in countries like the United States, India and South Africa, and for the European Parliament, take place against a background of internal social divides and a global backdrop of two brutal wars and stubborn inflation.