About Harris Search Associates

Harris Search Associates is a leading global executive search and board advisory consulting firm. Our practice is focused on identifying and attracting leaders to support the growth of clients in the areas of research, science, engineering, academic medicine and commercial enterprises. Clients include the foremost universities, research parks, institutes, academic medical centers and commercial organizations driving global innovation and discovery.

In an increasingly international environment, the talent needed to lead organizations will come from all corners of the world. These increasingly complex environments demands experienced search counsel with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspective.



As a member firm of IIC Partners, the 8th largest retained executive search organization with 45 offices in 34 countries worldwide, we provide clients with global access to talent.

The Advantage of Global Reach


Since our formation, IIC Partners has become the world's 8th largest retained executive search organization with independent practices strategically linked around the globe. With partner offices strategically located in the innovation, discovery and commercial centers of the world, we provide clients access to trans-national pools of talent, while balancing global perspectives and in-depth local knowledge to ensure a consistently high level of quality for all international assignments. 


The Power of Local Focus

Within each region, IIC Partners consultants have strong ties to business, political and cultural leaders in their areas and each office is experienced in the cultural, social and appropriate business practices in its region. Thus we are able to ensure clients that effective protocol is followed in the conduct of our business and that the quality of the search process is executed with the highest integrity, confidentiality and sensitivity.