Trent Aulbaugh

A partner based in Houston, Trent Aulbaugh serves clients across the entire energy value-chain. He advises on senior executive search, CEO succession and placement, board succession and placement, and board effectiveness for public, private and private equity backed companies.  Trent currently leads Egon Zehnder’s North American Industrial Practice Group and previously was the Houston Office Managing Partner.

In a world where the pace and scale of change continues to intensify, leadership is the only way a company can differentiate itself. It is the only competitive advantage that lasts.

Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Trent was a Director with Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting, where he led strategy engagements. Previously, he founded and led the Strategy and Transformation service line for BearingPoint’s Global Energy practice. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Manager with Arthur Andersen, a Global Strategy Manager for Compaq’s Desktop Division, and a Senior Analyst with First Data.

Trent has a BS in business administration from the University of Texas and an MBA from Rice University.