Founded in 1956, Spencer Stuart is the leading privately held, global executive search firm.

We are the advisor of choice among top companies seeking guidance and counsel on senior leadership needs. We have unrivalled access to leading executives around the world.

Our clients range across industries, from the world's largest companies to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups.

We operate out of 50 offices in 25 countries. Last year alone we conducted nearly 4,000 assignments around the world.

Our nearly 300 consultants possess a unique blend of professional search experience and industry expertise. Consultants are organised in practices and work in teams, often across international boundaries that maximise sector specialisation and knowledge-sharing. These client service teams are supported by first-rate associates and researchers, and backed by state-of-the-art technology.

We place quality at the center of everything we do and solicit candid feedback at every opportunity in order to continually improve our service to clients.

We channel our knowledge and expertise into a wide range of publications for the benefit of existing and prospective clients. These can be accessed via our Research & Insight section.