International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Chinedu Duru as country manager to lead its new office in Lagos, Nigeria.

The office is the firm’s second in Africa following its office opening in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Michael Al-Nassir, partner in charge of the Middle East, Africa & India (MEAI) region, said: “Our clients are actively investing in African markets due to considerable economic potential of this region, and it is our commitment to be present locally, to provide competent advice to our clients and use our regional expertise in attracting the best talent to lead our clients’ organisations.”