Spencer Stuart

What we do: Spencer Stuart is a leading global executive search and leadership consulting firm dedicated to connecting organizations with exceptional leaders who drive success and innovation. The company specializes in senior-level executive search, board advisory, CEO succession planning, leadership consulting, and executive assessment. Serving a broad range of industries including Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Consumer, Financial Services, Education & Social Impact, Healthcare, Industrial, Private Equity, and Professional & IT Services, Spencer Stuart helps clients build and enhance high-performing leadership teams and align organizational culture with strategic priorities.

Where we are located: Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Spencer Stuart also maintains a significant presence in Belgium with an office at Pl. du Champ de Mars 5, 1050 Ixelles. Globally, the firm operates over 60 offices across more than 30 countries, employing over 1,400 people including more than 450 consultants.

Short history: Founded in 1956 by Spencer R. Stuart, the firm began as a boutique consultancy and has grown into one of the largest privately held executive search firms worldwide. It pioneered the first dedicated Boards Practice in 1983 and has expanded globally with offices in key markets such as Mumbai, Dubai, and Istanbul. Spencer Stuart has a rich history of innovation and has been instrumental in leadership transitions for major companies, including during the 2009 U.S. government bailouts.

Organization & culture: Spencer Stuart is privately held and emphasizes a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, partnership, mutual respect, continuous learning, diversity, and inclusivity. The firm fosters collaboration through specialized teams to bring the right industry, functional, and geographic perspectives to client engagements. It values long-term relationships with clients and candidates, focusing on discretion, courage, and candor in leadership decisions.