Spencer Stuart

What we do: Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership consulting firm specializing in senior-level executive search, board recruitment, CEO succession planning, executive assessment, and leadership advisory services. Serving a diverse client base including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial businesses, private equity firms, family-owned companies, and nonprofit organizations, the firm helps build high-performing leadership teams and align culture, talent, and strategy across more than 50 specialties and industries.

Where we are located: The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with over 70 offices in more than 30 countries worldwide. Spencer Stuart also maintains a Belgian office located at Culliganlaan 2, 1831 Machelen, Belgium.

Short history: Founded in 1956 by Spencer R. Stuart, the firm has grown from a boutique consultancy into one of the largest privately held executive search firms globally. It has a long-standing reputation for trusted leadership advisory, having played key roles in major corporate leadership transitions, including during the 2009 U.S. government bailouts. The firm surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2021 and continues to expand its leadership consulting capabilities.

Organization & culture: Spencer Stuart employs over 1,200 professionals worldwide, including approximately 500 recruiters. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, integrity, excellence, innovation, and continuous development. As a privately held firm, it fosters a personalized approach and strong partnership culture, encouraging employees to develop skills in a dynamic environment where every voice matters.