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 CHRO for Texas Tech

A number of universities have recently turned to search firms to find new chief human resources officers. Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer was recently selected by Texas Tech University to lead in its search for a new CHRO. Ryan Crawford and Luis Bertot are leading the assignment. The school seeks an CHRO to lead the institution’s efforts to redefine human

WittKieffer Seeking Chief People Officer for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City to lead in its search for a chief people officer. Stephen Davis, Keshia Harris, and Katie Mazzuckelli are leading the assignment. Memorial Sloan Kettering seeks a dynamic, progressive, and innovative human resources executive to serve as its next chief people

WittKieffer Tapped by Franklin Pierce University to Lead President Search

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has been selected by Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH, to lead its search for a new president. Current president Kim Mooney has announced she is retiring at the end of this academic year. Lucy Leske, Jeff Compher, and Kim Migoya are leading the assignment. “As the search process gets underway, the WittKieffer team will

WittKieffer Expands Interim Leadership Solutions into Life Sciences and Investor-Backed Healthcare

Oak Brook-IL-based WittKieffer has expanded its interim and on-demand leadership solutions to the life sciences and investor-backed healthcare markets. Ysette Witteveen, a veteran interim and on-demand talent advisor and former management consultant, has been named as managing partner & practice leader, interim leadership – life sciences and investor-backed healthcare. “WittKieffer specializes exclusively in the quality of life ecosystem

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Press Releases

WittKieffer Appoints Michelle Johnson Senior Partner in Firm’s Healthcare Practice

Oak Brook, Ill. – July 20, 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 Michelle Johnson as a new senior partner in the Healthcare Practice. In this position, Johnson will continue to prioritize the placement

National Association of Health Services Executives Announces Lisa Mallory, Ph.D. as Executive Director

Washington, D.C. – May 27, 2021 – The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) – the premier member organization serving and advocating for Black executives in the healthcare industry – today announced the hire of Lisa Maria Mallory, Ph.D., as the organization’s permanent Executive Director (ED). Dr. Mallory’s wealth of private, nonprofit, and public sector leadership experience will

WittKieffer Expands Presence in Asia-Pacific Market with New Additions to Its Singapore Office

Oak Brook, Illinois – April 21, 2021 – Leading global executive search firm WittKieffer today announced it has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by recently adding two new consultants to its Singapore office. Joining the team are Joanne Koo, senior research manager, and Gilbert Khor, engagement manager for Asia. In addition to their executive search expertise, both Koo

National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives and WittKieffer Announce Partnership to Support Leadership Development

Austin, TX, and Oak Brook, IL, April 13, 2021 – NALHE (National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives) and the executive search firm WittKieffer announce that they have reached an agreement to partner on mutually beneficial activities through 2021 and beyond. NALHE is a national organization led by Latino/Latina executive leaders of U.S. hospitals and healthcare organizations and experts

WittKieffer Welcomes Michael Castleman as Chief Growth & Transformation Officer

Oak Brook, Ill. – March 24, 2021 – Today, WittKieffer, 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, announced Michael Castleman as Chief Growth and Transformation Officer. Castleman is a proven leader of organizational transformation to achieve strategic,