About Us

WittKieffer is the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm developing impactful leadership teams for organizations that improve quality of life. We work exclusively with organizations in healthcare, science, and education—the Quality of Life Ecosystem—and provide the essential knowledge, analysis and perspective that produce effective leaders and inclusive cultures. Through our executive search, interim leadership, and leadership advisory solutions, we strengthen organizations that make the world better. WittKieffer is proud to be 100 percent employee-owned. Visit www.wittkieffer.com to learn more.

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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

WittKieffer Recruits CEO for March of Dimes

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has recruited Elizabeth Cherot as the new president and chief executive officer of non-profit March of Dimes, which supports the health of mothers and babies. The search was led by consultants Jim King, Donna Padilla, Christine Pendleton, and John Fazekas. As March of Dimes’ first physician leader, Dr. Cherot is responsible for the development and implementation of

WittKieffer Seeks CEO for March of Dimes

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has been selected to find the next president and chief executive officer for the non-profit March of Dimes, which supports the health of mothers and babies. Leading the assignment are consultants Jim King, Donna Padilla, Christine Pendleton, and John Fazekas. Last November, the non-profit’s former leader, Stacey D. Stewart, announced that she was

WittKieffer Names Leader of Life Sciences Practice

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has appointed Nils Hopmann as global leader for life sciences and managing partner, WittKieffer International. He assumes leadership of the life sciences practice from Morten Nielsen, senior partner and member of WittKieffer’s board of directors, who continues to serve clients in the sector. “Nils has an impeccable reputation as someone who understands leadership and how

WittKieffer Seeking VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Providence College

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has been selected to find a vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion for Providence College in Rhode Island. The assignment is being led by Christine J. Pendleton, Lucy Leske, and Sarah Seavey. The vice president serves as a member of the president’s cabinet and is responsible for spearheading Providence College’s development and

Press Releases

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

WittKieffer Announces Launch of Leadership Advisory Practice – Firm Welcomes Susan M. Snyder to Lead Practice

Oak Brook, Ill. – June 29, 2022 – WittKieffer, a leading global executive search and advisory firm, announced today the hiring of Susan M. Snyder, a recognized executive and team development consultant, to launch the firm’s Leadership Advisory Practice. “For more than 50 years, WittKieffer has built a reputation as a trusted partner in executive