About Us

WittKieffer is a global executive search firm dedicated exclusively to organizations that improve quality of life in healthcare, education, the life sciences and the not-for-profit sector. Our industry-specialized consultants deliver solutions across the leadership continuum – experienced, emerging and interim – that build long-term partnerships and successful outcomes.

The firm understands leadership, people who lead and the impact they have on organizations and society. Our clients include leading hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and medical schools, physician group practices, managed care organizations and insurers, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, colleges and universities and community service and cultural organizations.

We are one global firm that works collaboratively together. WittKieffer’s more than 50 years of excellence and innovation in executive search ensure that our clients receive exceptional service, a customized approach to each assignment and high-quality outcomes. We share our clients’ values and proudly help them to make the best choices for their organizations. We also believe that diversity and inclusion are sources of leadership strength, and we proudly foster diversity on our team and for our clients. Visit wittkieffer.com to learn about how we are leading the way forward.

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We’re always learning from our clients when we conduct executive searches — about what it takes to lead organizations committed to improving the quality of life. Goals like making high-quality, cost-conscious healthcare widely available to individuals and families, advancing higher education, and life sciences companies achieving medical innovation require stewardship, highly-specialized knowledge and broad experience.

WittKieffer recruits great CEOs, CFOs, COOs, physician leaders, presidents, and other executives for hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and other health-related organizations; life sciences companies including pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics and medical device corporations; colleges and universities and not-for-profit community service organizations and foundations. Our clients have relied on WittKieffer for more than 45 years to help recruit leaders with the best mix of skills, experience, vision and character to fulfill their missions. For them and for us, executive search is about much more than filling a chair —  It’s about bringing great leadership to your organization.

Solutions And Expertise

WittKieffer recruits great CEOs and other executives for hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers and other health-related organizations; life sciences companies including pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics and medical device corporations; colleges and universities and not-for-profit community service organizations and foundations.

Solutions
  • Advisory Services
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Onboarding
  • Succession Planning
Industries
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

News Briefings

Interim Leaders: Proven Experts at a Time of Crisis

In times of sudden change or instability, interim leaders can be the preferred solution for an organization, leveraging a range of skills and experiences to keep a company on course. A new report from Witt/Kieffer’s Brian Krehbiel explores the many benefits of interim leadership for organizations of all sizes in today’s challenging business environment. Three

WittKieffer Creates Global Commercial Strategy and Insights Team

Oak Brook, IL-based search firm WittKieffer has launched a global commercial strategy and insights (CSI) team. The new team will partner with consultants across the firm to deliver data-driven insights, market intelligence, and commercial strategies that advance WittKieffer’s ability to help clients meet their strategic objectives through an integrated approach to the construction and development of

Reading a Prospect’s Commitment to a Job Opportunity

We’re in an era in which higher education leaders are doing a lot of looking around, wondering if there isn’t a better opportunity out there. It makes sense that individuals are wondering about their job security and whether another institution might offer a more stable, financially rewarding or friendly environment. There is also something to

WittKieffer Tapped by the United States Naval Academy to Find New Provost

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD, has retained Oak Brook, IL-based search firm WittKieffer to lead in its search for a new provost. This leader will succeed Andrew Phillips, who has served in the role since 2009. Senior partner John K. Thornburgh and principal Melody Rose are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. The academic dean

Press Releases

WittKieffer Announces Expansion of Leadership Advisory Practice

Oak Brook, Illinois, January 10, 2023 – WittKieffer, a premier executive search and advisory firm improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the expansion of its Leadership Advisory practice with the addition of two exceptional senior partners: Lynn Foster and Raj Ramachandran. “We focus exclusively on organizations in not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare, life

WittKieffer Announces Launch of Commercial Strategy & Insights

Saule Serikova Joins WittKieffer to Lead This New Global Capability Oak Brook, Illinois, January 5, 2023 – WittKieffer, a premier executive search and advisory firm improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the launch of its global Commercial Strategy & Insights (CSI) team. The new CSI team will partner with consultants across the

WittKieffer Welcomes Christina Boiler as Chief Operating Officer

Oak Brook, Ill. – October 31, 2022 – WittKieffer, a leading global executive search and advisory firm, today announced the hiring of Christina Boiler as its Chief Operating Officer. In her role as COO, Boiler will implement creative business strategies and procedures that enhance the firm’s ability to carry out its mission to improve quality of

WittKieffer Announces New Partners – Firm Adds 7 Senior Partners to Expand Its Ownership Ranks

Oak Brook, Ill. – July 12, 2022 – WittKieffer, a leading global executive search and advisory firm dedicated to improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced that it has elevated seven consultants to the ranks of senior partner. “The WittKieffer Board of Directors and I are thrilled to announce the addition of these

WittKieffer Announces New Board Directors and Board Chair – Camille Chang Gilmore and Natalie Derry Join the Firm’s Directors

Oak Brook, Ill – July 6, 2022 –WittKieffer, a leading global executive search and advisory firm dedicated to improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors and named a new board chair for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The changes reflect