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ABOUT US

About our executive search & leadership advisory firm
N2Growth is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm. With 25 offices across 16 countries, our people and capabilities help organizations attract, develop, and unleash leaders worldwide. Our practice areas span all industries, functions, and ownership structures, driven by a shared commitment to turning our expertise into growth for our partners.

Our values
Our company values are our guiding principles. They’re the standards that shape every search, every partnership, and every decision we make.

We do the right thing always.

We care about the people we work for and with.

We relentlessly pursue excellence.

We choose to be positive.

We embody professionalism in all that we do.

For more information on N2Growth, please visit www.N2Growth.com.

Achievements

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Identifying, attracting, and retaining the world’s best talent for our clients starts with building an exceptional team of our own. We invest aggressively in recruiting values-driven, highly skilled professionals from diverse professional backgrounds. Strategically positioned across six continents, our global team is ready to meet you wherever you are.

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Solutions and Expertise

We help organizations attract, develop, and unleash board and executive leaders who drive long-term success. Our capabilities include executive search, executive coaching, leadership development, leadership assessments, board advisory, and succession planning.

Solutions
  • Board Effectiveness Solutions
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Assessment
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Market Mapping
  • Retained Executive & Board Search
  • Top Team Effectiveness
Industries
  • Business Services
  • Consumer
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Government & Nonprofits
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Industrials
  • Media & Telecommunications
  • Private Equity & Principal Investors
  • Technology
Functions
  • Board and CEO
  • Corporate Affairs
  • Digital & Cybersecurity
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Operations & Supply Chain
  • People & Culture
  • Product Research & Development
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Sales & Marketing

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News Briefings

N2Growth Recruits CEO for KTGY

N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm, has placed William Bate as CEO of KTGY, a national design firm focused on architecture, interior design, branded environments, and urban design. Brian Greer led the assignment. The search was prompted by the planned retirement of Tricia Esser, who has been with KTGY since its founding and has

6 Executive Search Trends Shaping Leadership in 2026

Executive search is no longer just a hiring function — it’s becoming a strategic response to how fast organizations are being forced to evolve. Boards and CEOs are facing a leadership environment defined by volatility, accelerated technology shifts, changing workforce expectations, and increasing pressure to deliver results with fewer resources and tighter timelines. In that

N2Growth Opens Office in Milan

N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm, has expanded with the addition of a new office in Milan, Italy. The office will be jointly led by three global partners: Daniele Grandini, senior partner; Roberto Giacometti, managing partner; and Paolo del Conte, senior partner. “N2Growth’s strength has always been our ability to pair local reach

The Rise of Authentic Leadership

For years, professionals have felt compelled to separate their “work selves” from their “personal selves” in order to conform to strict corporate norms. But that’s beginning to change. Today, authentic leadership is what drives organizations to thrive, inspire, and retain great talent. It’s about authenticity and showing up as your true self, not just focusing

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Press Releases

N2Growth Expands Executive Search Operations in Italy

PHILADELPHIA, PA. January 8, 2026 — N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory, today announced the opening of its new office in Milan, Italy, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s European presence and reinforcing its commitment to serving clients across critical global markets. The Milan office will be jointly led by

Richard Armstrong Joins N2Growth as Partner to Lead Executive Search Expansion in the UK

King of Prussia, PA – September 3, 2024 – N2Growth, a global leader in human and organizational performance, proudly announces the appointment of Richard Armstrong as Partner in its London office. Richard will spearhead the expansion of N2Growth’s Executive Search practice across the United Kingdom, focusing on Executive Search, Board of Directors, and C-suite searches. Richard

N2Growth Unveils Vue: Revolutionizing Executive Search with Unmatched Transparency & Insights

King of Prussia, PA., April 10, 2024 – N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership development, has announced the launch of Vue, a trailblazing, cloud-based platform set to redefine the executive and board search experience. Vue marks a significant leap in the executive search industry, offering unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and data-driven insights at every

N2Growth Appoints Chris Fryer and Robert Meara as Partners

PHILADELPHIA, January 10, 2024 – N2Growth, a global leader in executive search and leadership consulting, was proud to announce the appointment of Chris Fryer and Robert “Robby” Meara as Partners in the firm. This significant addition aligns with N2Growth’s mission of empowering leaders to achieve next-level growth. They will report directly to Kelli Vukelic, Chief Executive Officer at N2Growth. “Both

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John H. Tyson on Succession
Mark Cuban On What It Takes To Be Great
Emotionally Brave with Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves
Brad D. Smith, Board Chair at Intuit Shares His Perspective on Failing Forward

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Research & C-Suite Conversations
VSP Vision’s Kristi Cappelletti-Matthews on relational leadership
The Kraft Heinz Company’s Melissa Werneck on workforce development
The leading-edge CHRO: The future of the people function is here
Angela Beatty, former Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer at Accenture, on AI-enabled workforce transformation
The Campbell’s Company’s Diane Johnson May on the future of the CHRO role
AGCO’s Ivory Harris on the path to CHRO
Labcorp’s Anita Graham on strategic time management
Vialto Partners’ Lisa Buckingham on the transformation of the HR function

Thought Leadership
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What is the Role of a Chief Product Officer?
The CEO and Board Relationship Built on Trust
Corporate Affairs Leadership and Geopolitical Risk Management
Chief Scientific Officer: Responsibilities and Scientific Leadership
The Modern Chief Operating Officer as Enterprise Leader
What is the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer in Driving Growth?
The 5 Core Forces Reshaping Succession Planning
How Organizations Invest in Leadership Succession Planning
The Chief Marketing Officer’s Role in Digital Transformation