Kestria appoints new leader for AI Ambassadors Group
Kestria is proud to announce Thomas Suter as the new leader of our AI Ambassadors Group, reinforcing our commitment to integrating advanced AI tools while maintaining a human-centered approach in executive search. Under his leadership, the group will continue to innovate, ensuring technology enhances efficiency without compromising personalised, strategic advisory.

Kestria's AI Ambassadors Group leverages AI to streamline the executive search process, automating tasks like document creation, note summarisation and market analysis, so consultants can focus on relationship-building and strategic advisory. Comprising professionals from diverse regions, the group brings a global perspective to AI integration, emphasising ethical practices, transparent communication and continuous adaptation to technological advancements.

Thomas Suter is Managing Partner, co-owner and founder of Viavanta, Kestria Switzerland. He has over 15 years of experience in international executive search, focusing on personalities at the management and board level in the retail, consumer goods and digital/ICT sectors. Together with Thomas Muhmenthaler, he invented and established the Multiple Search Initiative, highlighting Viavanta’s unique selling position as a trendsetter in recruitment in Switzerland.

Thomas Suter
Managing Partner, Kestria Switzerland

‘I am grateful to Kestria for the trust placed in me through this appointment. Contributing to the advancement of AI innovation within Kestria, a key driver for the future of our industry, is a responsibility I am proud to carry. AI enables us to offer enhanced services to our clients while maintaining an even stronger focus on people. At the same time, the future skills of individuals will be critical in complementing these technological advances. Equally important, we remain committed to sharing knowledge across our global membership, learning from one another and ensuring that all partners benefit from this journey.’

Stepan Motejzik
Kestria Global Alliance Director

‘At Kestria, we see the thoughtful integration of AI not as a replacement, but as a powerful extension of our expertise. By empowering our AI Ambassadors Group under Thomas Suter’s leadership, we’re ensuring that innovation directly supports our consultants in what matters most — building trusted relationships, understanding cultural nuances and guiding clients through their most strategic leadership decisions. This appointment reinforces our positioning as a premium, forward-looking global executive search alliance, fluent not only in finding leaders but also in adapting the tools that define the future of our profession.’

About Kestria

Kestria is a global professional alliance of executive search firms, united in their commitment to support clients in sourcing and retaining key leadership talent. Our partners are as culturally and geographically diverse as our clients. Located in 40+ countries, 90+ cities on six continents, Kestria has the footprint and agility needed to serve multinationals and SMEs with dedication and a personal touch.

We’ve successfully completed 40,000+ searches for over 4,000 clients, serving everyone from game-changing start-ups to major global players. Ranked as the world's largest retained executive search alliance in terms of geographical coverage, Kestria is Fluent in finding leaders.

Contact information
Stepan Motejzik, Kestria Global Alliance Director 
Email: stepan.motejzik@kestria.com
Phone: + 420 608 102 893