Overview
Jeff Otto is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Atlanta and San Francisco offices and the global managing partner of the Semiconductor sector within the Technology & Services Practice.
Experience
Jeff focuses on CEO, board, C-suite, and senior executive leadership in the semiconductor and adjacent markets, including solar, LED, and electronic equipment. He works with clients to identify, attract, and retain top technology leaders into their organizations, and advises them on CEO succession, team effectiveness, and talent integration.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Jeff helped grow the North American semiconductor practice at another global executive search firm. He also led multiple public CEO searches and succession initiatives on behalf of his clients.
Earlier in his career, Jeff held a range of industry operational roles, including vice president of quality at General Electric and senior process engineer with MEMC Electronic Materials.
Education
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, MBA
Cornell University, M.Eng. Chemical Engineering
Cornell University, B.S. in Chemical Engineering