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Overview
ghSMART provides leadership advisory services to help CEOs, boards, and investors build valuable organizations. It uses a fact-based, data-driven approach to high-stakes people decisions, focusing on selecting, assessing, and developing leaders. Its product combines PhD-level psychology with business expertise to conduct bespoke leadership assessments and advisory engagements. The company differentiates itself with the largest leadership-performance database from over 21,000 assessments across 550+ organizations, a 100% employee-owned independent stance, and a team blending academia with top-tier industry talent. ghSMART’s goal is to improve leadership quality and value creation for clients, including private equity firms, investment managers, Fortune 500s, and nonprofits.
About ghSMART
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
null
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KKR’s July 2025 investment funds client expansion and global reach.
- ghSMART launched its Leadership Intelligence Platform in June 2026, broadening product depth.
- Australia expansion and a Partner, Head of Australia hiring signal international demand.
What critics are saying
- KKR’s 2025 minority stake demands faster growth, pressuring boutique margins by 2027.
- Korn Ferry and AI-native talent tools commoditize assessments, squeezing ghSMART’s premium pricing.
- A breach of leadership assessment data would destroy client trust and referrals immediately.
What makes ghSMART unique
- Since 1995, ghSMART has built the largest leadership-performance database across 550 organizations.
- Its 100% employee-owned, PhD-led model protects independence and keeps advice deeply bespoke.
- The 2026 Leadership Intelligence Platform digitizes assessments without abandoning high-touch executive judgment.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
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6 month growth
↑ 11%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 11%KKR acquires a significant minority stake in leadership advisory firm ghSMART. ghSMART celebrates 30-year anniversary, retaining majority ownership.
Beyond the individual categories, ghSMART was awarded the #4 spot in the overall "Vault Consulting 50" rating, the definitive industry list of best consulting firms; ghSMART jumped up two spots to #4, joining Bain and BCG in the top five.
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About ghSMART
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
null
Founded
1995
ghSMART is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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