Sovereign Wealth Funds

As Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) emerge as bigger and more influential players on the global economic stage, they are discovering the value of strong and effective Human Capital and Corporate Governance strategies in gaining a competitive advantage.

Egon Zehnder International’s Global Sovereign Wealth Funds Practice is focused on supporting these institutions to find the best solutions to their increasingly critical and complex, sometimes unique and always challenging, people and governance requirements. In close collaboration with our Industry and Functional Practices, our global SWF coverage team provides extensive geographic reach and deep expertise in a broad range of industries (including financial services, technology, life sciences, services, industrial and private capital) and functions (including HR, risk, compliance, legal, finance, technology and operations) when addressing the strategic human capital issues of our clients. These issues include effective organizational and compensation structures to attract and retain the best talent from around the world, and assessing and selecting the most suitable candidates for the specific roles, culture and geographic location of each SWF to ensure fit, integration and long-term success.

We are trusted advisors to a number of SWFs on leadership and talent management issues such as Corporate Governance, CEO recruitment, succession planning, pre- and post acquisition human capital due diligence, management appraisals, and board effectiveness appraisals. We also help our SWF clients to add value to their portfolio companies through effective Corporate Governance structures and appointments, and by recruiting and developing high performing operational and management executives.

Reflecting Egon Zehnder International’s values, our team of highly experienced and motivated consultants always puts our clients first and invests in developing long-term relationships and partnerships. The SWF coverage team comprises of consultants from offices in every region where major and emerging SWFs reside, and is adept at conducting cross border, multi-country assignments that require close coordination and collaboration.