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Our Newsletter – Q3 2025

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO As we enter the final quarter of 2025, our focus sharpens on what matters most: clarity, adaptability, and impact. From the goals we set in Q1 to where we stand today, this year has been about helping organizations navigate uncertainty, accelerate transformation, and prepare for sustainable growth in 2026. At IEC, […]

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Boardrooms in 2025: why investors push for Interim Executives

Investors need to implement fresh strategies for their portfolio companies because the 2025 business investment environment requires it. The market shows unstable patterns because high capital costs and operational difficulties threaten the profitability of business models. The modern business environment requires investors to push boards of directors toward choosing interim executives for their organizations. Interim […]

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Early Red Flags: Preventing Business Collapse

Strong companies under proper management can experience deterioration without showing obvious warning signs. The company maintains stable revenue and receives positive customer feedback and leadership confidence about its strategy until unexpected problems start to appear. The process of fixing major issues becomes both costly and time-consuming after serious symptoms become apparent. International Executive Consulting (IEC) […]

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The first 12 months of U.S. market entry: What SMB Leaders must get right

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) should consider U.S. market entry as their most challenging yet rewarding international business expansion opportunity. The U.S. market provides businesses with unlimited potential through its position as the world’s biggest consumer base and its diverse competitive environment and abundant funding opportunities that boost growth at high speed. The process of […]

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Growth Under Pressure – How to Expand During Economic Uncertainty

Introduction CEO leaders tend to slow down their expansion plans when economic conditions become unpredictable. The situation makes sense because capital prices rise while customers watch their spending and market instability makes forecasting difficult. Strategic growth during economic downturns leads companies to become market leaders according to historical evidence. The article presents methods for CEOs […]

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The CEO’s 90-day playbook for entering the North American market

A vast consumer base together with strong B2B markets and innovative cultural practices attract CEOs toward U.S. and Canadian expansion. Market entry into this region requires more than establishing offices and hiring sales staff. Companies with adequate funding will lose their momentum and waste their capital and fail to build market presence when they lack […]

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Unlocking Growth in Uncertain Times: A 4-Step Framework

The economic conditions of today create growth paths which lack straight lines. Uncertainty in the market alongside supply chain interruptions and rising operational expenses and customer behavior changes and market fragmentation makes efficient scaling extremely challenging for mid-sized businesses. History demonstrates that challenging times serve as chances for organizations to grow when they adopt new […]

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What Private Equity Partners want to see in a portfolio company turnaround plan

When a portfolio company underperforms, private equity (PE) firms don’t panic, they pivot. The success of that pivot hinges on one thing: a robust, credible, and fast-acting turnaround plan. At International Executive Consulting LLC (IEC), we work closely with both PE operating partners and executive teams to craft and implement high-impact turnarounds. Based on decades of experience across industries from tech, manufacturing, professional services, to consumer goods and more, we’ve seen what […]

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Our Newsletter – Q2 2025

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO The first half of 2025 has been a turning point for many of our clients. We’re seeing organizations split into two clear groups: those that embrace agility and evolve, and those still stuck in reactive mode. Our clients are responding to shifting trade environments, growing AI regulation, and deepening talent shortages with sharper, faster decisions. […]

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Growth isn’t a department, It’s a company-wide discipline

International Executive Consulting (IEC) encounters many leadership groups who believe that marketing and sales departments hold responsibility for growth. The leadership of the company places growth responsibilities on the CRO and CMO or has designated this duty to the new Head of Business Development. Any company attempting to scale in competitive markets will be limited […]

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