Executive Search

The pace at which companies now find themselves confronted with new, diverse, and complex financial, political, or environmental risk or turbulence continues to spiral. In circumstances like these, only the flexible and adaptable will thrive – providing, that is, they can sustain a positive take on the inevitable changes. Against this revised backdrop, top management’s key role is to forge a culture of resilience throughout the organization.

The War for Talent has not fallen victim to the current financial crisis, argues Damien O’Brien, CEO of Egon Zehnder International. On the contrary, his analysis of demographic factors and the gene pool of tomorrow’s top executives highlights the need for a more sustainable and holistic approach to talent management. O’Brien remains convinced that well-executed leadership is what makes the difference in good times and bad.