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ClientEarth appoints new Global Board Chair, Emma Howard Boyd CBE
Dr Alain Simard named Dean of Graduate Studies and International at Laurentian University
CUHK appoints Professor Philip Chiu as Dean of Medicine

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University of Cambridge
World Health Organization
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
IKEA Foundation
The University of Melbourne
UK Research and Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Save the Children
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Charterhouse
Novo Nordisk Foundation
University of Toronto
Our Cross-Practice Approach to Sectors

We connect notable candidates with leading global organisations.

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We are experts in identifying impactful leaders operating in and at the intersections of these sectors, addressing the greatest challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

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Our vision for Perrett Laver centres around people, and our passionate, motivated, and entrepreneurial colleagues have been critical to our success.

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Working with clients in over 70 countries

Notable News & Appointments

Global Reporting Initiative appoints new CEO

Social Impact
13 Dec 2024

Wageningen Social & Economic Research appoints New Directors

Research Technology & Innovation
18 Nov 2024

Professor Aoife McLysaght appointed Government Science Advisor in Ireland

Government Research Technology & Innovation
15 Oct 2024

Queen's University Belfast welcome Professor Geert Dewulf as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engineering and Physical Sciences

Higher Education
14 Oct 2024

World Wide Web Consortium welcomes Sylvia Cadena as Chief Development Officer

Tech Non-Profit
05 Sep 2024

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