Amy Cornwell, based in London, leads Egon Zehnder’s Human Resources Practice in the UK and is a core member of the firm’s Consumer Practice, with particular expertise in the food and beverage sector. She advises clients across executive search, board appointments, assessment, and development, helping organizations to strengthen their leadership teams, enhance board effectiveness, and plan for CEO and CHRO succession. Her work spans public companies, family-owned businesses, and private equity-backed enterprises - from global corporations to early-stage portfolio companies.
The most exciting assignments are those where the right leadership makes the difference between incremental progress and real transformation.
Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Amy held the role of Marketing and Commercial Director with Giraffe Restaurants in London, having been brought in by Tesco to reposition the brand ahead of its sale. Before that she was a full-time Consultant for Jordans & Ryvita (Associated British Foods) and Active Private Equity. Earlier, Amy joined the Gondola Group to turn around Kettner’s, its floundering flagship restaurant brand, as Managing Director. She began her career as a Strategy Consultant at the Boston Consultant Group in London and New York, focusing on consumer goods and retail clients, including a secondment to Limited Brands. Amy has also cofounded and led MOMA, an award-winning startup specializing in healthy breakfasts, where she now serves in a nonexecutive capacity.
Amy earned an MA in Economics and Management from Pembroke College, Oxford University, and an MBA (Dean's List) from INSEAD.
