CTPartners Executive Search Inc. announced promotions in New York, Columbia, MD, London, and Paris. In the U.S.: Ron Porter has been promoted to Vice Chairman. A senior member of the firm's Human Resources & Inclusion Practices, Porter has developed an expertise during more than two decades dedicated to building diverse executive teams capable of successfully leading an organization through the challenges.

He is based in New York. Ernest Brittingham was promoted to Managing Partner. Based in Columbia, MD, Ernie is a member of the Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice and serves life sciences clients in medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology tools, medical technology and DME as well as those in technology and services.

In Paris: Muriel Moreau was promoted to Partner. She is a member of the Financial Services Practice, where she serves private equity, investment banking, private banking, and corporate finance clients. Axel de Schietere has been promoted to Principal.

He is a member of the Financial Services and CFO/Financial Leadership Practices. In London, Laura Esam has been promoted to Principal. She is a member of the Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice.