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Board Consulting

Having an effective board means ensuring that internal practices run at the level they should and is the basis of a successful business. At Egon Zehnder, we offer a range of board consulting services, from compensation analysis to talent development strategy.

Our advisory board consulting team are available to not only enhance your board, but also to make sure its members use best industry practices, as well as prioritize diversity and inclusion solutions

Egon Zehnder’s Approach to Board Consulting

Our vast global network of consultants allows us to offer your business access to events and workshops around the world. This will give your team the chance to meet and talk to like-minded leaders, gather insight and share intelligence. Egon Zehnder’s aim is to help you develop the best board leadership possible for your business.


Board Consulting Consultants

Ashley Summerfield

Ashley Summerfield

London

Global Lead

Ashley Summerfield leads Egon Zehnder’s global CEO and Board Consulting Practice. He is a trusted advisor to scores of prestigious clients around the… Read more

Elke Hofmann

Elke Hofmann

Munich Office Leader

Local Lead

Based in Munich, Elke Hofmann heads Egon Zehnder’s Munich office and leads the CEO & Board Advisory Practice in Germany. Read more

Thorsten Gerhard

Thorsten Gerhard

Stuttgart

Local Lead

Based in Stuttgart, Thorsten Gerhard leads Egon Zehnder’s CEO and Board Consulting Practice in Germany. He advises on CEO succession and executive… Read more

Alex Lee

Alex Lee

Hong Kong, Shanghai

Alex leads Egon Zehnder’s Services practice in Asia Pacific, and jointly runs the firm’s Marketing and Sales practice in the same region. Read more

Jason Jia

Jason Jia

Shanghai

Jason Jia, based in Shanghai, is a Partner of Egon Zehnder and currently leads Egon Zehnder’s Consumer Practice in Greater China. Read more

Tiffany Qiang

Tiffany Qiang

Shanghai

Based in Shanghai, Tiffany Qiang works for clients in Greater China as an active member of Egon Zehnder’s Consumer and Technology practices. Read more

Elaine Yew

Elaine Yew

Singapore

Elaine Yew is a Senior Partner in Egon Zehnder and the Global Co-Head for our Family Business and Family Office Practice. Read more

Kenichi Iwata

Kenichi Iwata

Tokyo Office Leader

Kenichi Iwata leads Egon Zehnder’s Tokyo Office while working as a member of the Firm’s Private Capital, Service and Board Consulting practices. Read more

Nobuko Tabata

Nobuko Tabata

Tokyo

Nobuko Tabata, based in Tokyo, has deep expertise advising family businesses and improving diversity and gender parity in management… Read more

Junichi Iwagami

Junichi Iwagami

Tokyo

Junichi Iwagami, based in Tokyo, is the leader of our Financial Services practices. He is also active in Industrial practices as well as board… Read more

Chie Iida

Chie Iida

Tokyo

Chie Iida, based in Tokyo, is an active member of Egon Zehnder’s Leadership Advisory, Board Consulting, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practices. Read more

Rahul Rana

Rahul Rana

New Delhi

Rahul Rana, based in New Delhi, leads Egon Zehnder’s Financial Services Practice in India and is a core member of the Fintech practice in Asia. Read more

Sonny Iqbal

Sonny Iqbal

New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai

Sonny Iqbal helped found Egon Zehnder’s offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. He advises family businesses on succession, founder transition… Read more

Imran Saleem

Imran Saleem

Middle East

Imran Saleem has been in the region since 2006 and with Egon Zehnder in the Middle East for over 16 years. Read more

Gerard Connell

Gerard Connell

Melbourne

Based in Melbourne, Gerard Connell is active across Egon Zehnder’s Consumer, Technology, and Industrial practices. He conducts board and senior… Read more

Jacob Rasin

Jacob Rasin

Stockholm Office Leader, Malmö Office Leader

Jacob Rasin, based in Stockholm, is a trusted advisor to clients when it comes to appointing leaders into roles such as CEO, CFO, board members… Read more


Thought Leadership | Board Consulting

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The Forward-Looking Board: Insights from Board Members

The Forward-Looking Board: Insights from Board Members

To truly provide foresight, boards must embrace continuous learning and remain open to diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where trust, accountability, and ethical considerations… Read more

Embracing Market Challenges and Uncertainties: PE Insights

Embracing Market Challenges and Uncertainties: PE Insights

Insights from 20 experienced operating partners and buy-out investors from various private equity funds from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation — Future

Rethinking Board Motivation — Future

In light of the increased pressure on chairs to ensure engagement and contribution of board directors, we asked survey participants about the best way… Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation — Compensation

Rethinking Board Motivation — Compensation

Directors want to simplify compensation and raise fixed retainer fees to attractive yet sufficient levels. Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation — Time Commitment

Rethinking Board Motivation — Time Commitment

The time commitment board directors and chairs need to invest in their board work has increased significantly, and we expect this trend will continue.… Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation — Committees

Rethinking Board Motivation — Committees

An essential part of board work is done in its committees, making it necessary to understand the types of committees that have been established… Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation — Composition

Rethinking Board Motivation — Composition

There are indications that the composition of boards is changing due to the increasing complexity of board work. To meet the new challenges that… Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation — Motivation

Rethinking Board Motivation — Motivation

The motivations to join boards are shifting toward impact and purpose over monetary rewards or prestige.​ Read more

Rethinking Board Motivation

Rethinking Board Motivation

An in-depth look at the landscape, trends and compensation of board directors. Read more

The Great Board Refresh

The Great Board Refresh

Egon Zehnder hosted board roundtables in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore to discuss the significant transformation being faced by boardrooms today. Read more

The Board Member's Guide to Overseeing AI

The Board Member's Guide to Overseeing AI

A practical guide for corporate directors to harness Artificial Intelligence for their companies. Read more

A Call for Human-Centric Governance

A Call for Human-Centric Governance

Family-owned businesses must acknowledge the importance of people and remuneration issues in companies to effectively fulfill their functions. Read more

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