About Us

Our Story

Our story is marked by courageous entrepreneurs making bold choices

It began in 1990 with a small international group of friends. Each of them operated their own executive search firm. They wanted to give forward-looking companies a new way to find exceptional leaders.

They weren’t happy with the “standard” practices of the day. Clients felt uncertain and anxious rather than supported and empowered.They could face questions like: who is my point of contact? Will they update me on how the search is going? Can I trust them to find the right person?

Partnering with an executive search team should remove stress; not increase it. And so, these entrepreneurs joined forces and created Stanton Chase — a global executive search firm focused on building partnerships with pioneering companies. This committed family of experts wrote into our DNA the rules that would set us apart.

Our Four Core Rules of Operating

Every partner owns their own office.

Stanton Chase recognizes that the best way to understand business owners is by being one. That's why all our offices are partner-owned. Our partners will ensure that you receive personalized service with exceptional attention to detail.

We are a truly global partnership.

What’s good for one is good for all. We celebrate collaboration between our offices. That means with Stanton Chase, you have access to the best and brightest from around the world.

We measure our success by your success.

We believe in building partnerships, and we are here for the long run. We proudly maintain the highest level of client loyalty in the industry.

Create a culture of friendship and trust.

A culture of friendship and trust is our international hallmark for client and consultant interactions. All with a focus on helping your business thrive.

What Makes Stanton Chase Unique?

Why Join Stanton Chase?

Personal Partnership

Deeper than superficial. Your personal partnership with us means we know your people, work culture, and business. While always professional, we believe in cultivating a friendly atmosphere, so the lines of communication stay open and comfortable.

Commitment

We carefully select our assignments and focus on getting the job done. We go deeper to find those rare individuals who deliver results. And we stay close until the candidate is fully onboarded and integrated. We won’t leave you hanging because we’re committed to seeing you soar.

Direct Senior Operation

The partner-led senior team you hire is the same team who’ll work with you from start to finish. This reduces stress because you always know who you’re working with and how to reach them.

One Team

We operate as one global team of owners who take individual responsibility for delivering outstanding quality for each assignment.

We offer global perspective and local insight

We are truly global with experienced consultants across 45 countries worldwide. Connect with our experts or view all office locations in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

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Explore our solutions

Executive SearchWe are committed to finding transformational leaders who deliver exceptional results. Make the right hire the first time with our exclusive retained executive search process Search+^®.

Executive AssessmentOur executive assessment services provide in-depth, comprehensive candidate evaluations to help you make informed decisions for critical senior leadership roles. We assess individual leaders and executive teams, so you get insights into candidate strengths and areas for development.

Board ServicesWe offer board director and chair recruitment, board assessment, and board consulting services. We help you bring a powerful blend of value, diversity, and effective governance to your organization.

Succession PlanningAs experts in candidate assessment and CEO recruitment, we are uniquely qualified to help boards draw up an effective and data-driven CEO succession plan.

Executive OnboardingWe help bring in the executive into the new role, emerge into the culture and ensure the success of the new leader.

Board of
Directors

The Board of Directors at Stanton Chase is an essential driving force behind the organization’s overall guidance and direction. As a global authority on leadership, we take pride in having exceptional leaders on our Board, renowned for their expertise in their respective fields. These leaders perfectly exemplify the core values of Stanton Chase, including dedication to innovation, courage, empathy, passion, and unwavering commitment.

Çağrı AlkayaGlobal Chair
Managing Partner

Bernardita Mena AldunateGlobal Vice Chair, People Excellence
Regional Vice President, LATAM
Managing Director

Ken NimitzGlobal Vice Chair, Finance
Managing Partner

Panos ManolopoulosGlobal Vice Chair, Regions
Managing Partner

Tom ChristensenGlobal Vice Chair, Commercial
Managing Partner
Global Subsector Leader FMCG and Durable Products

Governance
Commitee

Stanton Chase prides itself on board independence and transparent corporate governance. It is our Governance Committee’s responsibility to ensure both. In addition to reporting to shareholders, the Committee identifies individuals qualified to be International Chair and Board Members, and recommends them to shareholders. Тhe Committee evaluates the Board’s composition and oversees Stanton Chase’s voting process and elections.

Mickey MatthewsChair, Governance Committee
Managing Director

Fiona LavanManaging Partner
Member, Governance Committee
Global Subsector Leader, Agribusiness

Ana Cristina BoteroManaging Director
Member, Governance Committee

Tom GoormanManaging Partner
Member, Governance Committee
Global Functional Leader, Marketing and Sales
Global Subsector Leader, Software

Manos PanoriosManaging Director
Member, Governance Committee
Global Subsector Leader, Consumer Banking

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

We are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging because we believe in the equal worth of every human being. We are driven by our mission to effect positive change and promote a more equitable and inclusive world.

We strive to foster an environment that is welcoming and respectful to everyone we encounter. Our approach is anchored in conscious inclusion. We actively embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

Corporate Social Responsibility

We believe that corporate social responsibility is not just an obligation, but a privilege. We are grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in the world, and we take this responsibility seriously.

Our commitment to corporate social responsibility means that we strive to operate in an ethical and honorable manner on a global scale, while also contributing to the betterment of our communities.

Our local teams are dedicated to identifying and supporting philanthropic programs that are relevant to the specific needs of each community we serve.