Stephen was previously a Vice Chairman at Heidrick & Struggles and ran Leadership Advisory Services. With 20+ years of experience in assessment, executive coaching, top-level succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and strategy consulting, Stephen specializes in CEO succession and has partnered with numerous boards of global Fortune 500 companies to ensure that successful leadership selection and transition occurs. He has also led many Chairman successions and board effectiveness reviews, partnering with boards of directors to help them with their overall, committee, and individual director effectiveness.