Iacocca Institute and Stanton Chase Launch Strategic Partnership for Leadership Development

BALTIMORE, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University's global leadership development center, and Stanton Chase's Baltimore and Washington DC offices are coming together to form a strategic partnership focused on leadership development, global citizenship, and career pathways for the Lehigh University and Iacocca Institute communities.

The partnership will help students and alumni build career skills and leadership experience while creating opportunities for discussions about global leadership and workplace trends.

"This partnership reflects our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of global leaders," Iacocca Institute Executive Director Scott Koerwer said. " By joining forces with Stanton Chase's Mid-Atlantic team, we're providing our community with unparalleled access to global career insights, executive mentorship, and leadership development resources that are both timely and deeply relevant."

Stanton Chase Executive Joins Iacocca Institute Advisory Board

Mickey Matthews, Managing Director at Stanton Chase, will join the Iacocca Executive Fellows Advisory Board. Matthews has held international leadership roles in Stanton Chase for more than 20 years, including six years as Global Chair of the firm.

"We're thrilled to partner with the Iacocca Institute, whose values of leadership, service, and global engagement align so naturally with our own," Matthews said. "Together, we can help cultivate leaders who are ready to make meaningful contributions at every level."

Career Coaching and Mentorship Services for Students and Alumni

Starting this fall, Stanton Chase's Baltimore and Washington DC offices will provide employment trend insights at local, national, and global levels, including industry-specific expertise to students, alumni, and program participants. Consultants from the firm will offer career coaching, assessments, and mentoring to these groups.

The firm will also share corporate leads for the Institute's leadership development services. Additionally, Stanton Chase will create regular networking events for alumni and learners focused on career development and global citizenship.

The Iacocca Institute will connect Stanton Chase with its network of global partners and collaborators, and bring in Stanton Chase experts to speak at global conferences about employment trends, leadership, and more.

Global Leadership Workshops and Content Programming

As part of the partnership, Stanton Chase will deliver workshops and reports on the future of work, global spheres of influence, and gig economy impact, and provide interviews with global practice leaders.

"The first sessions will start this winter," Matthews said. "We want to contribute to the intellectual and professional development of the Iacocca Institute community through practical advice and collaboration on global initiatives that reflect the evolving nature of work."

"This innovative partnership will create lasting value for our learners and alumni," Koerwer said. "It will establish real career pathways for Lehigh and Iacocca alumni, Iacocca International interns, degree and non-degree learners, and global academic partners."

For more information about Stanton Chase and its executive search solutions, visit www.stantonchase.com.

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