Egon Zehnder International has been helping to develop the human capital of governments and nonprofit organizations around the world for over 20 years. Our Government and Not-For-Profit Practice, comprising of a cohesive team of
23 consultants globally, brings dedicated expertise and in-depth knowledge of the leadership and talent management challenges facing organizations in this growing and increasingly influential sector.
As governments, charities and international organizations are exposed to increasing scrutiny over governance, accountability and efficiency; leaders of government and nonprofit organizations must manage greater and more complex demands than ever. Many of our clients are responding by assessing and strengthening their leaders and leadership teams, taking advantage of an unprecedented opportunity to attract talent, and benefiting in general from systematic and structured approaches to talent management.
We take a consultative approach to understanding our clients’ needs, which is tailored to individual circumstances and challenges. Our services typically cover
executive search,
management appraisal,
team effectiveness, CEO/Executive Director succession,
board consulting and corporate governance. Our handling of some of the highest profile appointments and leadership reviews in the non-profit world in recent years has given us extensive experience of managing internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication in sensitive situations, and delivering transparent and comprehensive application and search processes. We also understand what works, and what does not work, when senior individuals move from one sector to another.
We have built expertise in delivering high level results for a broad range of clients, many of which are globally recognised as leaders in their field. In particular, our consultants have specialised and focused their work to better serve clients in the fields of:
- Government / Regulatory – including government departments, regulatory agencies, state-owned companies, public utilities, infrastructure bodies and municipalities.
- NGOs / Charities / Foundations – including humanitarian, development, public health and social welfare organizations, private foundations and professional industry associations.
- Academic / Education – including universities, research institutes, business schools, schools organizations and think tanks.
- Intergovernmental / Multilateral – including development, health, humanitarian assistance, finance, environmental and education organizations.
- Arts / Culture – including museums, galleries, performing artists, entertainment venues, festivals and events, and art centres and schools.
Our focus is to build deep, long-lasting and global client relationships through intimate knowledge of our clients’ culture, evolution and changing talent needs. We are proud to serve some of the leading public and nonprofit organizations in the world and continue to proactively identify opportunities to share the insights we have gained from working with these leading organizations and the private sector. The Government and Not-For-Profit Practice is always ready to respond quickly to the strategic needs of our clients, bringing enthusiasm, drive, and passion to match the mission of the organizations that we serve.
