Press Release Inquirint.

Inquirint, the growing glocal network of independent executive search and leadership advisory firms, today announced the addition of two new member firms: Stephenson Executive Search, based in the United Kingdom, and Villa & Partners, based in Italy.

Their inclusion marks a significant step in expanding Inquirint’s European footprint, strengthening its cross‑border executive search and leadership advisory capabilities.

Stephenson Executive Search brings a longstanding track record in placing senior talent across family offices, financial services, professional services, and corporate leadership roles. Known for its research‑driven methodology and commitment to long‑term client partnerships, the firm will serve as a strategic hub for the network’s UK operations.

Villa & Partners, an established advisory firm, offers value-added HR service, in particular executive search, talent recruitment and executive assessment, adding deep expertise in C‑suite and board‑level appointments across multiple sectors, including industrial markets, consumer goods, and private equity–backed businesses. With a strong reputation for rigorous assessment, the firm enhances Inquirint’s ability to provide internationally coordinated leadership solutions.

“Welcoming Stephenson Executive Search and Villa & Partners reflects Inquirint’s mission to unite high‑performing, values‑aligned firms that understand both global complexity and local nuance,” said Wim Van Kerckhove. “Their leadership, networks, and expertise significantly strengthen our glocal approach and our ability to serve clients wherever they operate.”

As part of the Inquirint network, both firms will collaborate on international mandates, share market insights, and contribute to the development of new global standards in executive search, leadership evaluation, and client service excellence.

About Inquirint 

Inquirint is a glocal network of independent executive search and leadership advisory firms committed to delivering high‑quality, research‑focused, and culturally attuned talent solutions. The network operates on a principle of deep local knowledge combined with global reach.

About Cross International

Established in 2001, Cross International is a Belgian boutique firm specialising in executive search and leadership advisory. What started 25 years ago with recruiting engineering talent for ambitious companies has evolved in step with clients’ growth and strategic complexity, expanding from technical and middle management roles to senior leadership, C-suite and board-level mandates.

As organisations’ needs extended beyond search alone, Cross International developed an integrated portfolio of advisory-led services. These include Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Recruitment as a Service (RaaS), Fractional Leadership & Interim Management for rapid, high-impact leadership deployment, and leadership advisory solutions such as executive assessment, development centres, coaching, mentoring, organisational development and cultural due diligence.

Today, Cross International partners with founders, investors, boards, CEOs and leadership teams across the BeNeLux and internationally, combining deep local market insight with a pragmatic, people-centric and discreet advisory approach to support organisations throughout their full talent and leadership journey.