DSG Global Appoints Managing Director
June 9, 2026 – DSG Global has expanded with the addition of Arpan Narayan as managing director. “We are pleased to welcome Arpan to DSG Global at a time when leveraging technology and AI depends on leadership that can execute the agenda,” said Aileen Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “People sit at the center of the most consequential decisions, and Arpan brings an ability to align leaders across the C-suite, develop solutions, and prepare for the future—amid constant change.”
Mr. Narayan brings nearly 20 years of experience advising C-suite leaders and boards across financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology, consistently linking people strategy to measurable outcomes.
Mr. Narayan started his career in enterprise risk, focusing on model risk, liquidity risk, and regulatory governance. Before joining DSG, he held senior leadership roles at Genpact, Coqual, and KPMG International. At Genpact, Mr. Narayan led the human capital advisory practice for financial services clients, partnering with C-suite executives on workforce strategy, operating model design, and organizational performance. At Coqual, he served as executive vice president and led the firm’s consulting practice.
Earlier, Mr. Narayan served as global head of culture for KPMG International, where he shaped the firm’s people and culture agenda across its global network. Across these roles, he worked closely with C-suite executives on operating model transformation, workforce strategy, and organizational performance across financial services, life sciences, and technology.
“An established focus of Arpan’s work is understanding how AI reshapes the way organizations work and what that means for leaders, teams, and culture,” DSG Global said. “AI is changing how value is created, how work is organized, and what it takes to motivate and upskill talent across an increasingly agentic workforce. He advises organizations on the operating models, governance structures, and leadership capabilities needed to capture AI’s value without losing what makes their cultures distinctive.”
In his new role, Mr. Narayan will help drive DSG’s consulting and executive search offerings, partnering with boards and executive teams to strengthen succession, elevate performance, and embed AI into human capital planning.
“Organizations and executive teams are navigating a different kind of pressure right now,” said Mr. Narayan. “We are seeing tighter scrutiny on leadership decisions, faster-moving competitive environments, and uncertainty around how AI is reshaping work. The organizations managing this well draw clear connections between who they hire, how they lead, and what they deliver. That is the work I’m keen to do with our clients’ at DSG.”
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DSG Global is a family of recruiting firms serving specialized sectors. The firm was founded almost five decades ago by Judith von Seldeneck for the express purpose of placing diverse candidates in client organizations. It is today the largest U.S. female-owned and founded firm in the executive recruitment industry. It is comprised of a combination of specialty practices with deep industry expertise under industry-recognized brands, including Alta Associates, BioQuest, Koya Partners, Grant Cooper, and Storbeck Search.
Top 10 Search Firm
Ranked as a top 10 U.S. executive search firm, with a presence across 36 countries through its partnership with AltoPartners, DSG Global combines global scale with local insight to deliver people-centered solutions that propel clients forward. With a team of dedicated experts across sectors like healthcare, education, and non-profits, DSG Global harnesses industry-specific expertise, functional depth, and market foresight to address today’s most complex challenges.
DSG Global also recently added Dustin Laws as managing director for its corporate practice. In this role, he will focus on recruiting financial, operational, and legal leadership for organizations across the business, professional, and commercial services sectors, supporting clients as they strengthen executive teams and position their organizations for long-term growth. Mr. Laws will be based in DSG’s Philadelphia headquarters.
“As DSG Global continues to expand its corporate practice, Dustin brings valuable perspective and experience to our team,” said Ms. Alexander. “His proven track record of helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams is invaluable as we continue to reimagine how companies attract, retain and develop top talent to drive long-term growth in an ever-changing environment.”
“Dustin’s ability to navigate intricate organizational structures and align leadership talent with business priorities makes him a powerful addition to the firm,” said Sonya Olds Som, DSG’s global managing partner leading the legal, risk, and compliance practice group. “His experience working across corporate and professional services environments helps expand our reach in key sectors and opens new opportunities to support clients seeking exceptional financial, operational, and legal leadership.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
