Commercial Introductions & Strategic Partnerships
International IQ · Singapore
The right connections.New commercial
opportunities.
Connecting businesses with prospective clients, commercial partners and specialist expertise across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Based in Singapore. International perspective.
Perspective / ConnectionAbout International IQ
Commercial introductions. Built on experience.
International IQ is a Singapore-based commercial introductions business helping companies connect with prospective clients, partners and specialist service providers.
Drawing on more than 35 years of experience across financial markets, executive search and international business, we bring commercial understanding and established relationships to each introduction.
We take time to understand what you need, assess where there may be a suitable fit and connect the relevant people. Confidentiality and clear commercial terms underpin our approach.
How We Help
Introductions with a clear commercial purpose.
Commercial Introductions
Connecting businesses with prospective clients and relevant decision-makers. We focus on introductions where there is a clear commercial reason for both parties to engage.
Typical requirements
Prospective clients · Relevant decision-makers
Strategic Partnerships
Introducing potential distribution, supply and business partners whose capabilities and objectives complement your own, across Asia-Pacific and selected international markets.
Typical requirements
Distribution partners · Suppliers · Complementary businesses
Specialist Connections
Helping businesses find relevant expertise through introductions to specialist service providers and experienced advisers suited to their requirements.
Typical requirements
Professional service providers · Experienced advisers
Our Approach
A considered approach to every introduction.
- STEP 1
Understand
We discuss your business, objectives and the relationships you are looking to develop.
- STEP 2
Assess
We consider relevant contacts and whether there is a credible commercial fit.
- STEP 3
Agree
We establish the scope of our involvement and any applicable commercial terms before proceeding.
- STEP 4
Introduce
Where there is mutual interest, we connect the relevant people and agree appropriate next steps.
The Person Behind the Connections
Steve Hutchinson
Founder, International IQ
Steve connects business leaders with people who can help them move forward—whether entering a new market, finding a commercial partner or strengthening their leadership.
Based in Singapore since 2011, he combines more than 25 years in international executive search with an earlier career in London financial markets and hands-on experience building businesses across Asia-Pacific.
His approach is direct and personal: understand the opportunity, identify the right people and make a thoughtful introduction. It draws on relationships built over decades and a practical understanding of what it takes to turn a conversation into a commercial relationship.
Contact
What connection could move your business forward?
Whether you are seeking prospective clients, a commercial partner or specialist support, tell us what you have in mind.