On October 14–15, 2026, Lauren Vielock and Mary McIntyre of Merrimac International joined fellow executive search leaders in the Dallas–Fort Worth area for AESC’s Boutique and Independent Firm Reception and Forum. The event brought together leaders from across the profession for candid conversations around the opportunities and challenges shaping independent executive search firms today. Centered on the theme “Driving Business, Building Resilient Teams, and Seizing Opportunit

Stuart Cochrane and Mary McIntyre Merrimac International's Stuart Cochrane and Mary McIntyre recently attended ONS in Norway, joining energy industry leaders from around the world to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the sector. This year's conference centered around the theme of Courage, highlighting the bold leadership, innovation, and decision-making required to navigate a rapidly evolving global energy landscape. Throughout the event,

Merrimac was pleased to participate in the recent British American Business Council (BABC) Texas Exploration Unplugged event, which featured an engaging executive-level discussion on the current state of global exploration and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the industry. The conversation brought together respected industry leaders, including John Ardill, Vice President of Global Exploration at ExxonMobil, whose sponsorship helped make the event possibl

Houston, TX —May 27, 2026 —Merrimac International, a business specializing in Executive Search, is proud to announce national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States. The WBENC standard of certification implemented by the WBENC is a meticulous process, including an in-depth

This week, leaders across the energy sector gathered for a thoughtful and timely discussion at the OTC Business Breakfast hosted by Global Energy Network. The conversation reinforced what many of us in the industry are experiencing firsthand: the future of energy is not a choice between progress and responsibility but a commitment to both. Throughout the morning, several themes emerged repeatedly, underscoring the urgency and opportunity facing the global energy ecosystem. En

This past Monday, May 4, Merrimac International was proud to host our Annual Energy Leadership Reception an evening dedicated to connection, conversation, and meaningful dialogue across the energy sector. Each year, this event creates space for leaders from across the industry to step out of the day‑to‑day and come together in a more personal setting. This year’s reception was no exception. The room was filled with thoughtful conversations centered on leadership, collaboratio

We are delighted to share that Merrimac International is a Gold Sponsor of the Global Energy Network OTC Business Breakfast, taking place on Tuesday, 5 May at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Houston. This annual breakfast has become a key fixture during the week of Offshore Technology Conference, bringing together senior leaders from across the global energy community for high-level discussion, insight, and networking. We are particularly pleased to welcome David Brunnert, Chief Ope