Continuous development through world-class coaching

April 9th, 2025

The Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), a leading provider of executive coaching and leadership development in the APAC region, is pleased to announce its merger with Scentia Group, a prominent education and training organisation.

This marks a significant step forward for IECL, enabling the expansion of its industry-leading programs and services to a broader client base globally.

Gabrielle Schroder, Managing Director at IECL, highlighted the strategic benefits: "This merger reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and excellence in leadership development. We look forward to leveraging Scentia's extensive resources to enhance our service offerings and reach new markets."

Martin Mercer, CEO of Scentia, expressed his excitement at IECL joining Scentia; “We are thrilled that IECL is joining Scentia and I’m confident their people will find a welcoming and supportive home with AIM. I’m also excited about what we can achieve together; combining Australia’s leading coaching brand with AIM’s pre-eminent position in leadership development, makes for a compelling proposition. Together we can make a meaningful impact on the performance of leaders and managers while continuing to train highly credentialled coaches”.

"Joining Scentia Group represents an exciting opportunity to amplify our impact and reach," said Kim McGuinness, Head of Membership and Marketing at IECL. "Our members and clients can look forward to enhanced services and innovation driven by shared expertise and resources."

Charity Becker, Head of Coaching and Leader Development at IECL, added, "The alignment with Scentia Group allows IECL to build upon a quarter-century of exceptional work in organisational coaching, empowering us to continue making a meaningful difference in organisational performance and well-being."

The merger will enable IECL to leverage Scentia’s extensive educational infrastructure and network, providing opportunities for increased innovation, digital transformation, and enhanced member experience.

For more information about Scentia and the Australian Institute of Management go to https://www.scentia.com.au.