Welcome to the Q2 2025 edition of our newsletter. At International Executive Consulting (IEC), we continue to equip forward-thinking organizations with the tools, partnerships, and insights required to grow, adapt, and lead in increasingly complex global markets.

FORGING STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS FOR 2025 AND BEYOND

Q2 has been marked by the strategic deepening of our partner ecosystem to strengthen our global service delivery and unlock new market opportunities for our clients.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Viotech, a business consulting firm based in China. This collaboration empowers us to support clients seeking entry into the Chinese market through a strong local presence, regulatory clarity, and on-the-ground execution. In parallel, Viotech will rely on IEC’s expertise to guide Chinese companies exploring new markets in North America and Southeast Asia.

We’ve also formalized a strategic partnership with LinkedIntros.vc, a modern investor-introduction platform that helps innovative businesses connect with the right venture capital and angel investors. This partnership enhances our value to growth-stage companies by providing curated investor access, warm introductions, and faster access to capital.

Additionally, our partnership with Global Workforce Consulting reinforces our ability to deliver top-tier talent acquisition and organizational development support for international companies expanding into the U.S. and Canadian markets.

We continue to build strategic alliances across logistics and transportation to help our clients mitigate delays, optimize costs, and strengthen last-mile delivery. These logistics partnerships will form an integral part of our enhanced operational frameworks, launching in Q3 2025.

Looking ahead, we are onboarding new software partners to streamline assessment activities and deepen operational insights for our clients. Our ongoing expansion within the investment and technology ecosystems ensures we remain a high-impact partner across the business lifecycle.

INTERNAL GROWTH & TEAM UPDATE

As part of our internal expansion, we’re pleased to welcome Fahim as our new Head of Marketing. Fahim leads all brand, digital, and partner communication initiatives, strengthening our visibility, amplifying thought leadership, and driving client acquisition. His expertise is already elevating IEC’s presence across core markets.

EXPANDING OUR GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

This quarter, we expanded our presence in Southeast Asia through the onboarding of Amanda, an intern focused on market development. She is currently evaluating demand for U.S. market-entry services among manufacturers and tech firms in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, helping us shape tailored offerings for this fast-growing region.

As global companies look beyond borders, IEC remains committed to developing market-tested pathways that reduce risk and accelerate traction.

MANUFACTURING & TECH: FROM RISK MITIGATION TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

In an era of continued logistics instability and geopolitical pressure, companies are shifting from basic cost controls to broader strategic transformation. In Q2, IEC helped clients turn supply chains into sources of competitive advantage through:

• Global supply network redesigns to increase operational resilience and regional flexibility
• Technology implementation to reduce delivery timelines and improve supply chain transparency
• New vendor agreements aligned with Q2 tariff adjustments and shifting trade policies

Today’s supply chains are no longer just operational concerns, they are strategic levers for growth.

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: ENTRY & ECOSYSTEM STRATEGY

Global expansion demands more than ambition, it requires the right infrastructure, insight, and speed.

This quarter, our Market Entry & Ecosystem Strategy services delivered the following:

• Go-to-market strategiestailored to both North America and Southeast Asia
• Design of cross-border infrastructure(including logistics, compliance, and talent sourcing)
• Execution of pilot programsto test new markets before full-scale investment

Whether your company is preparing for global growth or refining its regional expansion plans, IEC provides the frameworks and executional support to help you scale confidently.

REGULATORY UPDATE: AI DISCLOSURE RULES NOW IN EFFECT

As predicted in Q1, AI governance regulations are now active in both the United States and Canada. Companies in manufacturing, retail, and financial services must now:

• Audit and document their use of AI in areas such as hiring, pricing, and customer service
• Create internal governance policies
• Transparently disclose the use of AI systems to regulators and customers

IEC supports this shift through:

• Internal AI compliance audits
• Governance policy drafting
• Communication frameworksto meet transparency standards

With enforcement now underway, companies using AI must act decisively to stay compliant and trusted.

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