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

Villanova University Retains WittKieffer to Find VP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has been called in by Villanova University to lead in its search for a vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion (VPDEI). Leading the assignment are consultant Charlene Aguilar, senior associate Sandra Chu, and senior partner Robin Mamlet. The VP for diversity, equity and inclusion is a member of the president’s cabinet and reports directly to

WittKieffer Expands its Leadership Solutions to Animal Health & Sciences Organizations

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has expanded its global life sciences practice to support animal health & sciences and other one health organizations. Joe Kennedy joins the firm to lead the expansion serving as managing director, global life sciences, and animal health. “These organizations focus on advancing the welfare of animals, human health, and environmental sustainability through innovative products, services,

WittKieffer Recruits 7th President for Franklin Pierce University

Following a unanimous vote of the board of trustees, Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has assisted in the recruitment of Peter A. Eden as the 7th president of Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH. President Kim Mooney recently retired after serving eight years. Lucy Leske, Jeff Compher, and Kim Migoya led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Peter Eden as

WittKieffer Unveils New Program to Speed the Impact of Physician Executives

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has released a new program to expedite time to success for physician leaders taking on new roles. The accelerating impact for physician leaders solution differentiates itself from other physician leadership training and support in that it is customized to the executive, their specific role, and their organization. In addition to a coaching component, the program features

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Press Releases

WittKieffer Life Sciences Practice Expands Global Capabilities Firm Adds 3 Consultants in Continued Support of Quality of Life Ecosystem

Oak Brook, Ill. – June 8, 2022 – WittKieffer, a leading global executive search and advisory firm dedicated to improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the expansion of its global Life Sciences Practice with the addition of three experienced consultants. WittKieffer is pleased to welcome Susan Oliver and Luigi Frezza, who join

National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives and WittKieffer Expand Collaborative Partnership

Austin, TX, and Oak Brook, IL, February 3, 2022 – NALHE (National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives) and the executive search firm WittKieffer today announce that they have expanded their working collaboration through 2022 and beyond. NALHE is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts in

WittKieffer Welcomes Stephen Brengle to Its Global Life Sciences Practice

Oak Brook, Ill. – Sept. 29, 2021 – WittKieffer, a leading global executive search firm dedicated exclusively to organizations that improve the quality of life in the life sciences, healthcare, education, and the not-for-profit sector, today announced Stephen Brengle as Managing Director, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, North America in its global Life Sciences Practice. Based in

National Association of Health Services Executives Announces New Board Chair and Chair-Elect

Washington, D.C. – September 8, 2021 – The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) – the premier non-profit association serving and advocating for Black executives in the health care industry – today announced Deborah Lee-Eddie, LFACHE, CPC, as its new Board Chair and Herbert C. Buchanan, Jr., MBA, MS, as Chair-Elect. Deborah and Herbert will

WittKieffer Welcomes Sharon Higgins as Head of Marketing

Oak Brook, Ill. – August 4, 2021 – WittKieffer, a leading global executive search firm dedicated exclusively to organizations that improve the quality of life in healthcare, education, the life sciences and the not-for-profit sector, today announced the hiring of Sharon Higgins as the firm’s head of marketing. Higgins will provide guidance and leadership across marketing and communication channels,