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About Us

Odgers was founded in 1965 and has since grown into a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory. With 62 offices across 33 countries, we bring together deep functional, and sector expertise built over six decades. Our global network, paired with rich local insight, enables us to deliver seamless, integrated solutions that help clients thrive in every market across six continents.​

Our work impacts peoples’ lives and drives our clients’ success. It is a privilege to help build the world’s best leadership teams, a trusted role we never take for granted.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Our Team

47

With partners based in 30 countries, we combine local insights with a global network of search experts.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Executive Search
  • Interim Leadership
  • Leadership Advisory
Industries
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • CFO
  • Corporate Affairs
  • Digital
  • HR
  • Legal
  • People & Culture
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Sales & Marketing

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News Briefings

How Family Businesses Can Attract Top Leaders While Retaining Their Culture

As family businesses scale, they often encounter unfamiliar territory: entering international markets, building e-commerce infrastructure, modernizing supply chains, or responding to changing generational preferences. In such scenarios, relying solely on internal leadership or legacy practices may not suffice. Experienced external leaders can provide the necessary perspective and capabilities to lead transformational initiatives—without undermining the company’s

Berwick Partners Leading Artistic Director Search for the Royal Academy of Arts

Birmingham, England-based Berwick Partners, a division of Odgers Berndtson, was recently retained by the Royal Academy of Arts (RA) to lead in its search for an artistic director. The process is being handled by Sarah Lowndes Jones and William Pringle. The artistic director will lead the artistic vision and direction of the RA, shaping its exhibitions, programming,

Odgers Berndtson Canada Appoints CEO

Odgers Berndtson Canada has appointed Brad Beveridge as chief executive officer. The appointment follows a four-year period during which Mr. Beveridge served as president and led the firm’s transition from an executive search firm to an integrated leadership advisory firm. In addition to his CEO responsibilities, he will continue to serve on Odgers Berndtson’s global and

Key Talent Management Trends to Watch in 2025

Talent management is rapidly transforming as AI advancements, hybrid work models, and shifting leadership expectations reshape the employee experience. To capture these changes, Odgers Berndtson surveyed HR leaders and identified five key trends for 2025 that present both opportunities and challenges for the way organizations manage and engage their top talent. 1. Talent Attraction: Building

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Press Releases

Alex Watkins Joins Odgers Berndtson US as a Principal in the Industrial Practice

(August 29,  2022) – Odgers Berndtson US is pleased to announce that Alex Watkins has joined the firm as a Principal in the Industrial Practice.   Alex has seven years of experience in executive search across a variety of industries with a strong track record for growing strategic accounts. He is a former director at Comhar Partners, a

John McFarland Joins Odgers Berndtson US as a Partner in the Healthcare Practice

(May 23, 2022) Odgers Berndtson US is excited to announce that John McFarland has joined the firm as our newest partner in the Healthcare Practice. In this role, John will use his deep experiences, expertise, and relationships to help clients find the executive talent they need to achieve their business objectives. “We are thrilled to

Odgers Berndtson US Presented with Commitment to the Community Award by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants

(May 2022) The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) presented Odgers Berndtson US with the AESC Commitment to the Community Award in a ceremony today at AESC’s annual global conference in New York.   Bestowed since 1982, AESC awards recognize organizations and individuals within the executive search profession for their achievements and contribution to the profession and

Odgers Berndtson Recruits Stephen Edwards as Next Leader of the Virginia Port Authority

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Odgers Berndtson, a leading global executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Stephen Edwards as the next leader of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) succeeding John F. Reinhart who for the last seven years has led the VPA as its CEO and Executive Director. When Reinhart announced that he would be retiring

Darin DeWitt Joins U.S. Odgers Berndtson as Partner and Head of Healthcare Services practice

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Odgers Berndtson is pleased to announce that Darin DeWitt has joined the firm as Partner and Head of the Healthcare Services practice. Darin has more than 20 years of experience in executive search, most recently as a leader of the Life Sciences & Healthcare practice and a member of the Financial Services practice

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Multimedia

Reports
Odgers Berndtson Finds a Boost in Confidence in Business Leadership

Diversity Matters
Why making one-off hires won’t help you achieve diversity
3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Hiring a Diverse Candidate
How to take your I&D journey from insight to impact
Leaders, Diversity is Your Job
Creating Pathways to Leadership for People of Color
3 Ways Data Can Increase Your Diversity
How to Help Working Mothers Thrive: 5 Action Steps for Employers
The Greying Talent Pool: Why you might be overlooking a valuable source of leadership talent
Unlimited festival 2021
3 inclusion and diversity initiatives favoured by UK’s most diverse companies
Government Spotlight: Diversity in the Board Room and Civil Service
Managing through uncertainty and promoting women in STEM
Walking the talk: top tech CEO on making diversity and inclusion an enduring business priority
Beating the odds: empowering women in marginalised communities
Leading the charge to attract black talent
Walking the talk: top tech CEO on making diversity and inclusion an enduring business priority
Pioneering women making scientific history
Pushing for scientific equality

To read more Odgers’ Diversity content, please visit: https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-us/diversity-matters

Recent Insights:
Board Succession Planning – Dec 14, 2020
Eight Things Every First-Time CEO Should Hear – Dec 14, 2020
Resilience has been 2020’s must-have attribute – Dec 14, 2020
Transformation with eyes fixed on the horizon – Dec 10, 2020
International students in a COVID-19 world – Nov 30, 2020
Bonnier News: Bucking the trend in publishing – Nov 26, 2020