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Spencer Stuart provides executive search and leadership advisory services to help organizations recruit senior leaders and strengthen boards. Its core offerings include senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, leadership assessment, and culture and organizational effectiveness work. The process combines in-depth market knowledge, customized assessment, and collaborative work by a global team across more than 70 offices in over 30 countries and 50 practice specialties, serving multinationals, emerging companies, and nonprofit institutions. The goal is to help clients build and sustain high-performing leadership teams and effective boards that drive lasting organizational success.
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Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1956
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What believers are saying
- October 2026 hires Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon deepen CEO effectiveness and value creation.
- October 22, 2026 research strengthens sales by quantifying trust-linked board performance.
- 2026 revenue ranking places Spencer Stuart at $1.179 billion, up 14.3%.
What critics are saying
- Korn Ferry, Heidrick, and Russell Reynolds pressure pricing and elite mandates worldwide.
- AI-based in-house search tools and internal talent teams erode traditional retained-search demand.
- Integration risk from June 2026 Bjørn Johansson acquisition can distract consultants and clients.
What makes Spencer Stuart unique
- Spencer Stuart dominates board and CEO advisory, reinforced by October 8, 2026 leadership hires.
- Its 2026 board research analyzes 1,400+ directors and CEOs, sharpening proprietary insights.
- More than 60 offices across 30+ countries give global reach with local execution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
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Spencer Stuart has appointed Colin Graham as Global Head of its Board and CEO Practice. The leadership advisory firm also announced that Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon will join from CEO.works to strengthen its capabilities in CEO effectiveness and value creation. Graham previously led Spencer Stuart's Global Industrial Practice and has 25 years of experience advising CEOs and boards on succession and leadership development. Ogg, founder of CEO.works, will join as Senior Advisor, whilst Gagnon becomes a Partner. Ogg previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Unilever and operating partner at Blackstone. Gagnon was a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he helped lead its Global Organization Practice. The appointments aim to enhance Spencer Stuart's support for CEOs throughout their tenure, from succession planning through to transformation and enterprise value creation.
GW launches search for vice presidents of external relations, information technology. By Arunmoy Das, Assistant News Editor October 5, 2026 University President Ellen Granberg during a sitdown interview in 2025. University President Ellen Granberg announced Thursday a search for two vice presidents to support GW's technology infrastructure and expand external relations initiatives across units. Granberg said in an email to faculty and staff Thursday that officials have launched search committees for a vice president for external relations position, which will bring together GW's communications, marketing and government and community relations teams, as well as the chief information technology officer position, which is being elevated to a vice president. GW retained three consultants from the executive search and leadership consulting firm Spencer Stuart to support the searches. "These searches accompany organizational changes designed to strengthen how we advance the University's priorities, support our community and coordinate our work," Granberg said in the email. Granberg said officials are creating an expanded external relations team, which will bring together the Office of Communications and Marketing, which includes University communications and marketing, and the Office of Government and Community Relations, which manages federal and DMV relations, under the new vice president of external relations. The announcement of the expanded external relations comes after Vice President of Communications and Marketing Ellen Moran left her role Oct. 2 after four years at GW. Granberg said she appointed a committee co-chaired by Provost Ed Balleisen and School of Media & Public Affairs Director Peter Loge to lead the vice president of external relations search, along with 14 other committee members. The committee includes six administrators, including Assistant Vice President for Communications Michelle Stone and Assistant Vice President for Marketing Julie Zito, who currently co-lead the office, plus one from OGCR, one dean, two school directors, two trustees, two faculty, two staff members and one student. Granberg said the next vice president of external relations will strengthen GW's relationships and build practices needed for "proactive" communication. "Working with deans and fellow University leaders, this vice president will also capitalize on our location in the nation's capital to help position GW as a leading convener of ideas, scholarship, innovation and civic dialogue," Granberg said. Granberg said she is elevating the chief information technology officer role to a vice president position to bring technology leadership directly into the University's senior decision making, given the growing opportunities and challenges presented by technology and artificial intelligence. She said she appointed a committee co-chaired by Chief Financial Officer Bruno Fernandes and School of Engineering & Applied Science Dean John Lach to lead the chief information technology officer search. Interim Vice Provost for Information Technology Anna Vakulick currently leads the GW Information Technology department, after former Vice Provost of Libraries and IT Geneva Henry returned to her original role as dean of libraries and academic innovation in April. When former Provost Chris Bracey appointed Henry in 2022, she became the unit's first full-time leader since 2020, after Chief Information Officer Loretta Early left amid the University's centralization of its technology offices to lower costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Granberg said both positions will directly report to her and serve as members of the President's Cabinet, and the chief information technology officer role will also have a secondary reporting line to Balleisen. The chief information technology officer search committee includes 12 members and two co-chairs, for a total of 14 GW community members. Among the committee are six administrators, including one from GW IT, one dean, one trustee, two faculty and two students, including a master's and an undergraduate student. Officials previously engaged Spencer Stuart consultants after former General Counsel Charles Barber announced his departure in June. "For both positions, we seek collaborative leaders who combine strategic judgment with disciplined execution," Granberg said. "They will be expected to foster effective teams, establish clear priorities and accountability and ensure that University leaders receive timely information about emerging issues, risks and opportunities." About the Contributor Arunmoy Das, a sophomore from South Brunswick, New Jersey, is majoring in international affairs and journalism. Arunmoy is serving as The Hatchet Vol. 123's Assistant News Editor for its Administration and Finance Beat. You can reach him via email on [email protected]. Donate to The GW Hatchet Contributed Your donation directly empowers the student journalists of The GW Hatchet, giving them the tools to investigate, report and publish stories that matter. Every contribution helps GW Hatchet continue its decades long tradition of independent journalism at GW.
Laura Leeb joins the Consumer Practice to serve global food, beverage, cosmetics and luxury sector clients. October 2026 Geneva, October 1, 2026 - As a new consultant in the Consumer Practice, Laura Leeb brings deep expertise in strategic transformation, value creation and leadership advisory across sectors, along with an impressive track record helping organizations navigate growth, change and critical leadership transitions. Jonathan Harper, who leads the practice globally, said, "I'm delighted to welcome Laura to our Consumer Practice in Switzerland. Her experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue helping clients address increasingly complex leadership and organizational challenges." Leeb comes to Spencer Stuart from PwC Strategy&, where as a partner and specialist in retail and consumer goods, she achieved many successes. Leeb has worked with numerous global health and beauty clients and has led culture and change programs, defined go-to-market strategies and led the biggest strategic transformation of one global well-care company, including a business carve-out and HQ relocation. "Laura's experience advising global consumer brands through transformation and leadership transitions supports our continued investment in helping clients create sustainable value across the region," said Luigi Paro, head of the EMEA region and a consultant in the firm's Industrial and Board practices. Leeb holds an MSc. in management (First Class) from the London School of Economics and an MSc. in international management from HEC Paris through the CEMS program. She is also a published author in the consumer space, and was awarded the Oikocredit "Ethics in Business" prize for her research. About Spencer Stuart. Privately held since 1956, Spencer Stuart is a leading global advisory firm specializing in people, team and organizational performance - spanning more than 60 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and executive leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart for senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, executive assessment and development, culture change and performance acceleration for senior leadership teams. For more information on Spencer Stuart, please visit www.spencerstuart.com.
Mirko Briozzo brings decades of elite executive experience to the firm's Financial Services Practice. October 2026 Milan, October 1, 2026 - Spencer Stuart today announced that Mirko Briozzo has joined the Financial Services Practice as a consultant in the Milan office. With 30 years of executive experience in corporate and investment banking, asset management and credit management across EMEA, Briozzo is considered a standout strategist capable of executing large M&A and capital markets deals. He's recognized as a strategic partner and transformation leader in the industry. George Craft, who leads Spencer Stuart's global Financial Services Practice, said, "I am delighted to welcome Mirko. He brings an exceptional track record to his new role with us at Spencer Stuart. His experience and perspective will be invaluable to our clients as they navigate important strategic challenges." Briozzo's extensive background as a CEO, board member, senior advisor and principal investor enables him to advise financial institutions on critical governance, leadership development and operational excellence, ensuring they are optimized for sustainable growth. He has worked for Italian-listed credit management leader doValue as a country manager, Gardant as CEO, and in an executive leadership and partnership role at Credito Fondiario, as well as many years spent as managing director at Citi advising leading European financial institutions on key strategic M&A, ECM and DCM transactions. About Spencer Stuart. Privately held since 1956, Spencer Stuart is a leading global advisory firm specializing in people, team and organizational performance - spanning more than 60 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and executive leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart for senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, executive assessment and development, culture change and performance acceleration for senior leadership teams. For more information on Spencer Stuart, please visit www.spencerstuart.com.
Sabine Bothe joins Spencer Stuart's Technology, Media & communications and Human Resources practices. October 2026 Vienna, October 1, 2026 - Spencer Stuart today announced that Sabine Bothe has joined the Vienna office as a consultant in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Human Resources practices, specializing in executive search and leadership advisory for boards, CEOs and senior executives. As a former CHRO herself, Bothe has over two decades of leadership experience across transformation-driven organizations, including deep HR and leadership experience in the telecommunications industry. She has also served as a management board member and senior executive. Andrea Mohnsame, managing director of Spencer Stuart in Germany and Austria, says, "As a former CHRO and transformation leader, Sabine offers a unique perspective on leadership, culture and organizational performance that will be invaluable to our clients. The entire Spencer Stuart team is thrilled to have her and looks forward to the impact she will make." Spencer Stuart head of EMEA Luigi Paro added, "I'm excited to welcome Sabine to our team in Vienna. Her exceptional leadership experience and deep expertise in transformation, culture and executive leadership will be a tremendous asset to our clients and colleagues alike." Sabine earned both state exams in law and a Ph.D. in law from the University of Mannheim. About Spencer Stuart. Privately held since 1956, Spencer Stuart is a leading global advisory firm specializing in people, team and organizational performance - spanning more than 60 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and executive leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart for senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, executive assessment and development, culture change and performance acceleration for senior leadership teams. For more information on Spencer Stuart, please visit www.spencerstuart.com.
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About Spencer Stuart
Industries
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1956
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