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Executive Successions

The strength of your future leadership team is just as critical as the effectiveness of your current leaders. Our executive search and succession planning services are designed to help you identify and develop the next generation of leaders within or outside of your organization, ensuring a smooth transition when the time comes.

Our team of experienced consultants has a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing organizations during times of leadership transition. We work closely with your team to understand your industry, your company, your team and your specific situation to ensure a process that is customized to your objectives and needs.

Our approach to executive succession planning is grounded in data-driven insights and a thorough understanding of your organization's culture and strategic priorities. We provide ongoing support to help you implement your plan effectively, including support in recruiting and onboarding new leaders, as well as ongoing coaching and development to ensure that your new leaders are set up for success.


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With more than 560 consultants, working in 63 offices and 36 countries, we partner with the world's greatest leaders to help them succeed personally and professionally
William Houston

William Houston

Washington, D.C.

Will Houston has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial and technology sectors, the military, and federal government. Read more

Olli Laurén

Olli Laurén

Washington, D.C.

Olli Laurén serves as Managing Partner in Washington D.C. He also leads Egon Zehnder’s Global Machinery & Industrial Technology practice. Read more

Kim Henderson

Kim Henderson

Washington, D.C. Office Leader

Kim Henderson, Managing Partner of Egon Zehnder’s Washington, D.C. office, previously led the firm’s Consumer Practice for the Americas. Read more


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Why Succession Planning Begins on Day One

Why Succession Planning Begins on Day One

At India's first Corporate Governance Exchange event, Douglas Baillie, former CEO of Hindustan Unilever and currently a director at Huhtamaki and Airtel Africa, shares… Read more

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