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Egon Zehnder Opens New Pacific Northwest Office in Seattle

After supporting clients in the Pacific Northwest for more than 20 years, the firm expands its footprint and connection to the region with physical office locations.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Egon Zehnder, the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, today announced the opening of a new Pacific Northwest office in downtown Seattle with another location in Vancouver, British Columbia opening in early 2024. Egon Zehnder’s presence in the Pacific Northwest will establish the company as the first leadership advisory firm with physical offices in both locations, allowing the firm to better serve clients and the community in the region.

Our Seattle office hosts three founding consultants: Chris King-Sidney, most recently an industrials and energy executive; Patrick Mendenall, a tech and gaming industry executive; and Sara O'Gorman, prior leader in retail and early-stage company exec and investor. This founding team of leadership advisory experts all based in Seattle will bring crucial, local perspective to a thriving business community that has significant potential for future growth.

“Time and again, the Pacific Northwest has proven itself as a hotbed for innovation and forward-looking leadership. Seattle continues to grow in both traditional and innovative industries while Vancouver is home to some of the world’s leading institutions, from technology to finance, and beyond,” said German Herrera, Egon Zehnder U.S. Managing Partner. “While Egon Zehnder has served clients in this area for more than two decades, we’re incredibly excited to expand our footprint with dedicated offices in Seattle and soon in Vancouver. We are drawn to the deep sense of community in this region and look forward to building long-term relationships with leaders who are driving innovation, navigating disruption, building dynamic teams, and more.”

Egon Zehnder’s purpose is leadership for a better world. Whether in Seattle, Vancouver, or another business hub, Egon Zehnder offers services that empower leaders to confidently steer their organizations toward enduring success and sustainable value.

To learn more about Egon Zehnder and the leadership advisory services offered in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, visit www.egonzehnder.com.

About Egon Zehnder

Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose. Our 567 consultants across 63 offices and 36 countries are former industry and functional leaders who collaborate seamlessly across geographies, industries and functions to deliver the full power of the Firm to every client, every time.

We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.

Contacts

Jill Cockerham, Washington DC
Head of US Marketing & Communications
jill.cockerham@egonzehnder.com | T: +1 571 581 8515

Stacy Drumtra, Chicago
Global Marketing Co-Lead
stacy.drumtra@egonzehnder.com | T: +1 312 260 8974

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Contacts

Jill Cockerham, Washington DC
Head of US Marketing & Communications
jill.cockerham@egonzehnder.com | T: +1 571 581 8515

Stacy Drumtra, Chicago
Global Marketing Co-Lead
stacy.drumtra@egonzehnder.com | T: +1 312 260 8974

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