Academia, Research & Education

Academia, Research & Education
Trusted, proven leadership to advance academic search processes

The search for leadership in academia requires a nuanced understanding of the landscape and a proven track record of leading processes that engage stakeholders and allow the best candidates to come to the table confident and with real results.

Our team has extensive experience with distinguished public and private research universities and related research organizations, many of whom choose to work with us again and again. We help these institutions attract and secure dynamic leaders and leverage our best practices for working with search committees in every process we lead.

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Beyond the stage: An interview with Professor Anna CY Chan, director of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

In this interview, Professor Anna CY Chan, director of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), shares how her journey as a professional dancer has shaped her dynamic and inspiring leadership style. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in performing arts education, the Academy’s commitment to creating social impact, and her passionate vision for cultivating the next generation of performing arts leaders.
Michelle Doo
Audit, Risk, Compliance & Controls

NYU's general counsel discusses managing global risk

Aisha Oliver-Staley, New York University's senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary, discusses managing global risk, remote onboarding, and the leadership skills that have helped her succeed.
Victoria S. Reese
Chief Executive Officer

What CEOs learn from board roles: An interview with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, vice chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg and NED at Nedbank

Tshilidzi Marwala, professor, vice chancellor, and principal of the University of Johannesburg and non-executive director at Nedbank, discusses his changing view of leadership.
Veronique Parkin
Education & Nonprofit

Hiring social sector CEOs: Three ways boards should engage employees

To make a social sector CEO search successful, boards and leaders should work to align their purpose with their employees, balancing employee perspectives with the financial, legal, and governance needs of the organization.
J.J. Cutler
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Jackie Gallagher Zavitz
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