Overview
Dr. Jay Bevington is Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Board Advisory Leader, advising governing and management boards worldwide. He also leads the CEO & Board of Directors Practice for the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on board and CEO search and advisory engagements.
Experience
Over the past 25 years, Jay has worked with global organizations to strengthen governance and leadership effectiveness.
He has advised more than 500 boards across industries and geographies, including publicly traded and private companies, regulatory bodies, government organizations, and family businesses. Since relocating to the Middle East in 2019, he has assessed and coached more than 75 CEOs, board chairs, and other senior leaders.
Jay has authored more than 50 publications, including contributions to the World Economic Forum. He has been quoted in The Economist and the Financial Times and had his own column in a major journal at age 25. His Board Impact Frameworks have been adopted globally and are used in MBA education at Harvard Business School.
Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Jay was a senior partner at Deloitte, advising major global clients on leadership and governance. He established the firm's first board advisory practice in 2008 and became Deloitte's first global governance advisor, working with its global board chair, board of directors, and member firm boards worldwide.
Earlier in his career, Jay worked as a football agent in the U.K. Premier League and founded a sports marketing company.
Education
University of Edinburgh, Master of Arts, with honors, Psychology