WittKieffer

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 55 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.

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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

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News Briefings

WittKieffer Seeking President for Loyola Marymount

A number of universities have recently turned to search firms to find new chief human resources officers. Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer is at the closing stages of its search for a new president for Loyola Marymount University (LMU). The current president, Timothy Law Snyder, plans to retire on May 31, 2025. Suzanne Teer, Philip Tang, and

WittKieffer Leading CHRO Search for the University of Tampa

A number of universities have recently turned to search firms to find new chief human resources officers. Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been called in by the University of Tampa to lead in its search for a vice president, human resources, and chief human resources officer. Principal Sarah Palmer is leading the assignment along with consultant

WittKieffer Launches Global Emerging Sciences Practice

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has launched a new global emerging sciences practice dedicated exclusively to supporting organizations at the forefront of foundational scientific research and translating such research into therapeutic realities. This new practice builds on the firm’s longstanding work with research centers worldwide and their essential connectivity to commercial life sciences and healthcare delivery. “WittKieffer’s heritage as

Rutgers University Selects WittKieffer to Lead Search for 22nd President

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Rutgers University to lead in its search for its 22nd president. The university board of governors’ announcement officially initiates the process of selecting a successor to president Jonathan Holloway, who announced last month he would step down on June 30, 2025. “This is an important time for Rutgers University and

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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