Jouko Pitkänen Appointed to the IIC Partners Global Board of Directors

Jouko Pitkänen, Managing Partner at JFP Executive Search, has been elected to the global executive search network IIC Partners’ Board of Directors for a three-year term. The appointment was confirmed during the IIC Partners Annual General Meeting on October 13, 2026, held in Helsinki as part of the Global Conference & AGM 2026.

Jouko has played an active role within the IIC Partners network for many years. In addition to his new Board responsibilities, he serves as the Global Leader of the Consumer Markets Practice Group at IIC Partners, fostering cross-border collaboration, sharing market intelligence, and strengthening cooperation across the network’s member firms.

Jouko Pitkänen: “I am honored to join the IIC Partners Board of Directors. Welcoming colleagues to Helsinki for the 2026 AGM reminded me of our incredible strength as a global network of more than 450 consultants. I am confident that, together with my fellow board members, we will continue to strengthen our unique global network and create lasting value for our member firms, clients, and partners in the years ahead.”

Also elected to the Board was Moula Mokhobo-Amegashie, Managing Partner of Drayton Glendower & Mokhobo in Johannesburg, South Africa, while Vanessa Dalas, Partner at Progress Associés in Paris, was re-elected as Vice Chair, EMEA.

JFP Executive Search warmly congratulates Jouko on this important appointment!

Read the full announcement on the IIC Partners website.