Heather O’Keefe heads Egon Zehnder’s Houston office and is a core member of the Firm’s Consumer, Board and Chief Executive Officers practices. Having formerly led the Firm’s U.S. Family Business Advisory practice, Heather partners with family-owned, public, founder-led, and PE-backed clients on governance advisory, succession planning & talent pipeline, board & executive recruiting, and management assessment & development. She serves as a trusted advisor to organizations during times of change, passionate about helping them create value for their shareholders, employees, and communities.
Clients often come to us at a point of inflection. Change isn’t easy, but it’s rewarding, and I’m lucky to support boards, owners, and executive teams as they evolve and adapt in an uncertain world.
Before joining Egon Zehnder, Heather held a range of marketing and management roles with the Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, and Paris Presents Incorporated, a family-owned beauty products producer. She began her career in the Chicago office of Bain & Company, advising clients on post-merger integration, growth strategy, and supply chain strategy.
Heather earned a BA in economics, math, and sociology from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. When not working, you can find her golfing, cooking, practicing yoga, and soaking up precious time with her husband, daughter, son and puppy.
