Connecting Leaders Across Borders
10 Years of MPB & AltoPartners
Buenos Aires became the meeting point for international leadership expertise as AltoPartners brought together its global partners for its 2026 Global Conference.
From 7 to 9 October, executive search and leadership advisory professionals from across the international AltoPartners alliance gathered in Argentina to exchange perspectives, discuss the changing expectations of clients and leaders, and explore the future of our industry.
For MPB Recruitment Group AG, the conference marked a particularly meaningful milestone: 10 years as the Swiss member firm of AltoPartners.
Leadership in a changing world
Under the overarching theme “The Journey Continues”, the conference addressed some of the most pressing questions facing organisations and their leadership teams.
James E. Datri, President & CEO of AESC, and Lynne Murphy-Rivera provided an outlook on the executive search industry, while political analyst Sergio Berensztein examined how geopolitical developments are reshaping the global business environment.
A particularly valuable perspective came from senior HR executives representing Associated British Foods, Bimbo, Amcor and Pérez Companc, who discussed what organisations expect from executive search and leadership advisory partners.
Another highlight was the Mercado Libre case study, featuring Sebastian Fernandez Silva, Vice President of Human Resources, who offered insights into the company's development as a leading Latin American e-commerce and fintech business.
AI, innovation and the future of executive search
Technology and artificial intelligence were central themes throughout the conference.
Presentations from Ezekia and Cluen explored the potential of AI-driven sourcing, intelligent data analysis and more effective workflows.
Collaborative workshops challenged participants to reconsider the future of executive search and leadership consulting: How will client expectations evolve? Where can technology create genuine value? And how can advisory firms remain relevant in an increasingly complex business environment?
A CEO discussion featuring executives from Sherwin-Williams, Bridgestone, Worley Mining and Schneider Electric added the perspective of international business leaders.
For us, these discussions reinforced an important conviction: Technology can enhance executive search, but understanding people, organisations and leadership remains at the heart of our profession.
Celebrating a decade of partnership
A particularly memorable moment was the presentation of the AltoPartners Decade of Partnership Award to Regina Graf and MPB Recruitment Group, recognising ten years of collaboration, commitment and contribution to the international AltoPartners community.
Since joining the alliance in 2016, MPB has combined its strong presence in the Swiss market with the reach and expertise of an international network.
Today, this partnership continues to connect local market knowledge with global perspectives, creating opportunities for our clients and candidates beyond national borders.
Looking ahead
Beyond presentations and workshops, the conference was an opportunity to strengthen trusted relationships, share best practices and develop new ideas together.
We return from Buenos Aires with fresh inspiration, valuable international perspectives and a renewed commitment to helping organisations identify and develop the leadership they need for the future.
Thank you to our AltoPartners colleagues and our hosts in Argentina for an inspiring conference and ten years of partnership.
MPB Recruitment Group AG
Your Swiss Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Partner
Member of AltoPartners since 2016
