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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 Boards and CEOs Can Close the First-Year Learning Gap

Placing a chief executive is not the finish line for an executive search firm — it is the beginning of a new phase of accountability. The most effective firms understand that long-term success depends not only on selecting the right leader, but also on ensuring that individual transitions into the role with clarity, alignment, and

Odgers Acquires Ridgeway Partners

Odgers has acquired Ridgeway Partners LLC, a New York City-based executive search firm focused on financial services and board advisory. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ridgeway Partners’ talented team to the firm,” said Kennon Kincaid, CEO, Odgers US. They’ve earned an outstanding reputation for expert advice and a passionate

Odgers Appoints Leader of Real Estate Practice

Odgers has named partner Peter Lawrence to lead its real estate practice. He will spearhead the practice’s work across investment, development, asset management and advisory disciplines, supporting clients from listed firms to family estates. “Peter’s proven leadership and industry understanding make him the right person to lead our real estate ambitions,” said Kester Scrope, CEO of Odgers.

Odgers Makes Leadership Changes in India

Odgers has announced a leadership transition for its India operations. Kaushik DasGupta, who leads the consumer, retail & media practice in Asia-Pacific, has been promoted to managing partner – India. Concurrently, Prasad Medury, who has led the India business for the past eight years, will continue to serve as chairman India. “I am delighted to announce

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Press Releases

Odgers Acquires Ridgeway Partners to Expand Financial Services and Board Advisory Practices

New York, NY — January 27, 2026 — Odgers has acquired Ridgeway Partners LLC, a U.S.-based executive search firm focused on Financial Services and Board Advisory. The acquisition strengthens Odgers’ ability to advise leaders and boards where capital allocation, governance, and strategy intersect, recruiting and supporting decision-makers who shape outcomes across industries. This union further

Odgers Berndtson Announces the Further Expansion of Their North American Real Estate and Board & CEO Practices with the Appointment of Jeff Hauswirth

28 Sep 2023: Odgers Berndtson today announced that seasoned executive search leader Jeff Hauswirth has joined the firm and will be working within the North American Real Estate and Board & CEO Practices. “Over the last two years, we have charted an aggressive growth path as part of our commitment to provide our clients with

Odgers Berndtson US and SurePeople Join Forces to Revolutionize Executive Onboarding with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prism Psychometrics, and World-Class Content by Harvard Business Publishing

28 Sep 2023 – New York, NY: Odgers Berndtson US and SurePeople are reinventing executive onboarding with the launch of a groundbreaking new program leveraging SurePeople’s award-winning platform, powered by the Prism® psychometric algorithm and Harvard Business Publishing content. This revolutionary program accelerates the onboarding process, improves team alignment, and accelerates cultural assimilation, thereby enhancing

Mercedes LeGrand joins Odgers Berndtson as a Partner in the Aerospace, Defense & National Security Practice

”Odgers Berndtson is delighted to announce that Mercedes LeGrand has joined the firm as a Partner in the Aerospace, Defense & National Security Practice,” said Jon Barney, Partner and Sector Leader of the practice. “Mercedes’ strong industry background will allow Odgers Berndtson to continue serving clients with excellence. In addition, Mercedes’ deep technology consulting experience will assist

Peter W. Schineller Joins Odgers Berndtson as Partner and Head of US Life Sciences Practice

(September 12, 2022) –  “Odgers Berndtson is delighted Peter Schineller has joined us as a Partner and Head of our US Life Sciences practice,” commented Steve Potter, CEO of Odgers Berndtson US. “Peter is joining us at a time of high growth for our Life Sciences practice. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry

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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