McKinney Consulting accepted by Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)

McKinney Consulting accepted by Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), an elite network of top-tier search firms.

McKinney Consulting places global-minded executives in Korea and overseas through vast global search network.

For Immediate Release
December 17, 2008

(Seoul, Korea) The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) announced the acceptance of McKinney Consultants, Inc. as an official member, recognizing the company as one of the few elite search consultancies based in Seoul, South Korea.

The AESC, a worldwide professional association for the retained executive search industry, aims to promote the highest professional standards in executive search consulting, broaden public understanding of the search process and serve as an advocate for the interest of its member firms.

Peter M. Felix, president of the AESC, said, “Following extensive reference checks, which included an official site visit and a vote by the AESC regional councils, McKinney Consulting has proven it has the necessary impeccable ethical standards, capabilities and expertise to join our exclusive club of the world’s best search firms. Its addition will serve to strengthen the top level of standards in retained executive search consulting that our association is known for throughout the world.”

Founded in 2001 by Steve McKinney, McKinney Consulting, Inc. is a Seoul-based executive search consulting firm which focuses on placing senior-level Korean professionals across a wide spectrum of industry, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, industrial and information technology and others. Through its extensive network and strong affiliation with IMD International Search and Consulting, the company also introduces Korean executives to overseas opportunities.

“Since opening our doors for business in 2001, our firm has endeavored to provide our customers with the highest level of search consulting services and has placed numerous top-notch Korean professionals both locally and worldwide,” added McKinney. “The skill-set and talent level of the Korean labor force is very impressive and as a local-based Korean company, we feel we are contributing to the overall Korean economy by placing its most talented individuals in lucrative, high-quality positions.”

Known locally as a company that is professional, direct and provides precise results. McKinney Consulting has worked together with many companies to assist with their human resource needs, including PepsiCo, BMW Financial Services, DHL, Deloitte and AIG.

Gregory Paik, vice president, claims counsel, and compliance officer with AIG General Insurance Korea, said, “Working with McKinney Consulting brings the most satisfying experience. Top qualities: Great results, personable, experts.”

Further complementing its core competencies in executive search, McKinney Consulting also conducts executive coaching and cross-cultural coaching for foreign expatriates living and working in Korea and for Korean professionals working for large multinationals and working abroad.

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Steven B. McKinney is the founder and president of McKinney Consulting Inc., who has over 12 years of experience as an Executive Search Consultant & is a Certified Master Coach. He serves on several boards including the American Chamber of Commerce-Korea and was bestowed Honorary Citizen of Seoul in 2007. Prior to the establishment of McKinney Consulting he had over 10 years of senior leadership experience in athletic footwear company giants, Adidas, Reebok and Converse etc. He can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About McKinney Consulting: McKinney Consulting is an executive search firm (sometimes simplified as executive recruiters or headhunters) which has placed hundreds of bi-lingual middle-senior level executives for multinational companies in Korea & Asia and was established in 2001. McKinney Consulting is a member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). In addition, McKinney Consulting provides behavioral-based coaching services with scientifically developed tools in coaching executives and businesses to excellence and success. McKinney Consulting coaches are members of the International Coaching Council. Also, McKinney offers Talent Management services such as the outsourcing of candidates and payroll services etc.