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Executive Assessment

Whether through internal promotion or external hire, finding the right senior executive to join your business’s upper management takes a great deal of time and research. Rather than rely on CVs and interviews alone, the right executive assessment process helps determine the best person for the job—and your business—on a candidate-by-candidate basis. 

We conduct more detailed annual senior executive assessments of global candidates than anyone else in the marketplace. Over the past three years alone, we have assessed over 10,000 individuals.

Egon Zehnder’s Approach to Executive Assessment

The Egon Zehnder executive assessment process is based on our proprietary Potential Model. This moves beyond experience and evaluates an executive’s potential to succeed in larger, more complex roles. We layer in behavioural and competency assessments, psychometric analysis, and 360-degree referencing to ensure that you truly understand your executives’ strengths—and where they need the most help.  

All of our executive assessments are carried out by a team of people who we have previously hired directly from a senior executive or advisor role, as well as top experts in leadership development. This team has a deep understanding of the specific challenges that businesses in your sector face. We have also partnered with Mobius Executive Leadership, which has allowed us to create the best possible assessment and development process.

Once we have formed a clear picture of an executive’s capabilities through our series of competency assessments, we can partner with you on arguably the most important stage: executive development. We offer customized programs for individuals and teams, as well as an invitation-only Executive Breakthrough Program. Conducted in partnership with Mobius, this is specially designed for the most senior leaders.


Executive Assessment Consultants

Olli Laurén

Olli Laurén

Washington, D.C. Office Leader

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

Christina Ng

Christina Ng

Washington, D.C.

Based in Washington, D.C., Christina Ng is active in Egon Zehnder’s Health Practice and Public & Social Sector Practice. A seasoned senior leader and… Read more

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… Read more

Justin Zale

Justin Zale

New York

Based in New York, Justin Zale co-leads Egon Zehnder’s real estate practice globally, and previously led the effort in North America. Read more

Kal Bittianda

Kal Bittianda

New York

Based in New York and the Leader of Egon Zehnder’s Technology & Communications Americas Practice, Kal Bittianda is passionate about disruptive… Read more

Andrea Kilpatrick

Andrea Kilpatrick

New York

Andrea is a leader in Egon Zehnder’s Media, Entertainment and Sports Practice where she leads the firm’s work with “creators”. Partnering with the… Read more

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

New York

Peter Gallagher, based in New York, is a core member of Egon Zehnder’s Health Practice. Drawing on diverse biopharma industry experience in… Read more

Martin Juhn

Martin Juhn

New York

Martin is a leader in the Media, Entertainment & Sports Practice & key member of the Technology Practice. Read more

Calvin Yee

Calvin Yee

New York, Los Angeles

Calvin Yee, based in New York and Los Angeles, is the Head, Global Media, & Entertainment, a leader in the Sports & Digital Practice and serves… Read more

David Noble

David Noble

New York

David Noble is globally trusted by CEOs and their teams, boards of directors, investors and star athletes to help them crack high-stakes leadership… Read more

Albert Laverge

Albert Laverge

New York

Albert Laverge, based in New York, leads Egon Zehnder’s Investment Banking, Corporate Banking & Markets Practice worldwide. His consulting work… Read more

Anna Auerbach

Anna Auerbach

New York

Anna Auerbach, based in New York, is a core member of Egon Zehnder’s Technology and Digital practice. Anna is an experienced advisor, founder, and… Read more

Pree Rao

Pree Rao

New York

Preetam (Pree) Rao co-leads Egon Zehnder’s Global Marketing and Sales practice with a focus on helping CEOs and their teams drive topline… Read more

Dani Aaron

Dani Aaron

New York

Dani Aaron, based in New York, is active in Egon Zehnder’s Consumer, Technology, and Communications practices. She is a valued advisor to clients… Read more

Steve Selwood

Steve Selwood

New York

Stephen Selwood, based in New York, is a core member of Egon Zehnder’s Consumer and Financial Services Practices. He is a trusted advisor to large… Read more

Stephanie Levitt

Stephanie Levitt

New York

Stephanie Levitt is active in Egon Zehnder’s Health Practice, with a primary focus on the convergence of technology, health care and consumer… Read more


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