Global executive search firm Stanton Chase Internationalhas a new board of directors.

James Allen of the Sydney, Australia office, becomes international chairman. Allen has been with Stanton Chase for 14 years and is experienced in many sectors, particularly natural resources.

Joining the board as vice-chairman Regions is Panos Manolopoulos of the Dubai, United Arab Emirates office.

Manolopoulos joined Stanton Chase in 2003 before which he was managing director of IKRP Rokas and Partners, one of the largest regional law consulting firms in South-East Europe.