Egon Zehnder is a privately held executive search and talent strategy firm founded in 1964 in Zurich. With more than 600 consultants across 71 offices in 37 countries, the firm partners with organizations on leadership solutions spanning CEO succession, board effectiveness, executive search, and leadership development. The firm operates independently of outside investors and maintains a partnership structure.
The firm's core work involves identifying and placing senior executives, advising on succession planning for chief executive roles, improving board governance, and developing leaders within client organizations. In recent years, Egon Zehnder has expanded its advisory scope to include guidance on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and leadership.
The firm positions itself around the belief that leadership is a primary lever for organizational transformation. Its approach emphasizes direct counsel and a human-centered methodology in executive search and talent strategy. Staff retention among consultants is a stated priority within the firm's culture and operations.