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Executive Assessment & Development

Does your executive team have the skills and adaptability to move to the next level? Are the leaders you are considering bringing on board stronger in some areas than in others? Do you really know the full potential of the leaders you already have?

At Egon Zehnder, we recognize that leadership development is a long-term journey and that even the best leaders can improve. Our Executive Assessment and Development Practice is aimed at helping your leaders do just that. Our work in this area began in the 1980s and evolved into a bespoke approach, one that recognizes that your leaders may need to be evaluated against the new and specific challenges of today’s volatile world. Whether you are working through a succession process, completing a merger, or pivoting into a new industry, we can work with individuals or an entire top management team to discover what your executives have — and what support they may need to unlock their best selves. We also provide market insights, including benchmarking, to enable senior leaders to make the best people decisions.

Our goal is to draw the greatness out of every leader.

Capabilities

We conduct more detailed assessments of senior executives around the world each year than anyone else in the marketplace. Over the past three years alone, we have assessed over 10,000 individuals.

You have the potential to be a great leader. But how do you unlock that potential?

At Egon Zehnder, we believe that every executive can benefit from a development plan.

At Egon Zehnder, our approach to coaching differs from that of standard executive-coaching firms in both breadth and depth.

Now more than ever, the world needs great leaders. But in order for leaders to transform their organizations, they must first embrace their own transformation and continually grow themselves to be their best.

Find a Consultant

Greig Schneider

Greig Schneider

Boston

Global Lead

Greig Schneider, based in Boston, was Egon Zehnder’s Managing Partner in the U.S. from 2010 to 2016 and now serves on the firm’s Board of Directors.

Moritz von Campenhausen

Moritz von Campenhausen

Hamburg

Global Lead

Moritz von Campenhausen, based in Hamburg, leads the German Leadership Services Practice and is part of the Global Leadership Services Management…

Elaine Yew

Singapore

Global Lead

Elaine Yew is a member of Egon Zehnder’s Global Executive Committee. Based in Singapore, she is an advisor to private and public companies on…

Olli Laurén

Washington DC, Chicago

Olli Laurén serves as Office Leader in Washington D.C. where he leads the global Machinery & Industrial Technology segment of Egon Zehnder’s…

Manuel de Miranda

Manuel de Miranda

Washington DC, New York, Lisbon

Manuel de Miranda founded Egon Zehnder’s Washington DC office, where he continues to serve as a trusted advisor to a range of clients in the U.S. and…

Anne-Claire Monod

Anne-Claire Monod

New York

Anne-Claire Monod is a sought-out advisor to industrial businesses who has developed trusted relationships with Fortune 500 corporations as well as…

Andrea Kilpatrick

Andrea Kilpatrick

New York

Andrea is a core member of Egon Zehnder’s Media, Entertainment and Sports Practice and is based in our New York office.

Julie Chen

New York

Julie Chen, based in New York, is an active member of Egon Zehnder’s Executive Assessment and Development Practice.

David Noble

New York

David Noble, based in New York, works across industries globally.

Calvin Yee

New York, Los Angeles

Calvin Yee, based in New York and Los Angeles, is the Global Lead for Egon Zehnder’s Media, Entertainment & Sports Practice, a leader in the Digital…

Martin Juhn

New York

Martin Juhn is active in the digital segment of Egon Zehnder’s Technology and Communications Practice.

Minh-Ha Nguyen

New York

Minh-Ha Nguyen, based in New York, is active in the Consumer Practice and the Digital segment of the firm’s Technology and Communications Practice.

Lisa Blais

Boston

Lisa Blais is Managing Partner of the Boston office and Co-leader of the US Board Practice. She also recently led the North American Industrial…

Tim McNicholas

Boston

Timothy McNicholas, based in Boston, leads Egon Zehnder’s Human Resources Practice in North America.

Arnaud Tesson

Boston, New York

Arnaud Tesson, based in Boston, leads Egon Zehnder’s U.S. Asset Management Practice and helps clients navigate that industry’s ongoing transformation.

Dan Petrossi

Boston

Dan Petrossi, based in Boston, is active across Egon Zehnder’s Technology & Communications and Services practices.

Insights on Executive Assessment & Development

Harvard Business Review — From Curious to Competent

Harvard Business Review — From Curious to Competent

For 30 years, Egon Zehnder has been in the business of assessing leaders along two broad dimensions: potential and competence. One key conclusion? You can’t have either without curiosity. Although we have found that high potentials also need insight, engagement, and determination, curiosity—defined as a penchant for seeking new experiences, knowledge, and feedback and an openness to change—is perhaps most important.

Directors & Boards – Attracting the Right CEO

Directors & Boards – Attracting the Right CEO

Lisa Blais, Egon Zehnder's co-leader of the US Board Practice, discusses how boards can attract the top C-suite talent.

The Hindu – Making 'Lateral Entry' Work

The Hindu – Making 'Lateral Entry' Work

Most CEOs are grappling with one particular challenge, irrespective of industry or geography: getting the right leadership talent. Governments face this challenge too. The Indian government has responded to this challenge by taking the initiative to invite executives from beyond the ranks of the civil service to apply for certain Joint Secretary posts.

Mind the Gap: A Global Report

Mind the Gap: A Global Report

A synthesis from Egon Zehnder's Leaders & Daughters 2018

For Leaders & Daughters 2018, we hosted 32 panel and roundtable conversations around the world. We have now brought together almost 6,000 attendees to share experiences, perspectives, and—importantly—solutions. Through both intimate and large-scale events, we used this year’s theme—Mind The Gap—to look closely at why senior-level women so rarely make it into the C-Suite, and to share examples of success.