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Global Leaders

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Juan Luis Goujon

Global Head ICEO​

GLOBAL

Juan Luis Goujon is SVP and Global Head of ICEO, responsible for the growth and operations of the ICEO business across the globe.​

Kim Spurgeon

Senior Vice President, Sales

GLOBAL

Kim Spurgeon is Senior Vice President of National Customer Excellence at LHH, responsible for setting the overall sales strategy, direction and execution of LHH’s growth plan in Canada.

Margo Hoyt

Managing Director, Senior Vice President Talent & Leadership Development

GLOBAL

Margo is SVP/MD Talent & Leadership Development with LHH. She joined LHH in 2010.

Satoko Ando

Director of LHH Executive Search

Japan

GLOBAL

Satoko leads the Executive & International business in Japan. She is a bilingual Japanese consultant specializing in executive positions at Foreign & Japanese multinationals, SMBs, and startup enterprises.

She is a graduate of San Diego State University with a master's degree in Political Science & International Relations.

Tim Hewat

Head of Executive Search

North America

GLOBAL

Tim leads the Executive Search business for North America and brings over 30 years of management experience.Tim has deep expertise in the Technology, Media & Software sectors, as well as working with clients in the Venture Capital/Private Equity and Transportation space.

Deborah Buttignol

Head of Executive Search

Italy

GLOBAL

Deborah leads the Executive Business for Italy where she brings over 17 years of experience in the Industrial Sector specializing in Manufacturing, Automation, Machinery and Packaging.

Deborah completed an Executive MBA from Bologna Business School and speaks fluent Italian, English, and German.

Reuben Cohen

Managing Director – North America​

GLOBAL

Reuben Cohen is the Managing Director, North America for LHH’s globally distinct executive career advisory practice, ICEO. ​

Belinda Zhou

Head of Executive Search

China

GLOBAL

Belinda leads the Executive Search business for China and brings over 10 years of senior- to executive-level recruitment experience.

She successfully built up the LHH China team in 2022 with a full range of functions and industries to provide world-class executive search service on the local market.

Frances Cook

Managing Director – United Kingdom & Ireland

GLOBAL

Frances has run the ICEO practice for many years and is also a member of the LHH UK & Ireland Executive Team and LHH Sports Solutions.

Alexis Eychenne

Executive Search Practice Director

France

GLOBAL

Alexis leads the Executive Search business in France and has been working in executive search for over twenty years. He speaks French and English fluently.

A graduate of the EPF engineering school, Alexis has deep practice area expertise in the Real Estate, Industrial, Purchasing and Supply-Chain divisions.

Anne-Caroline Moeller

Managing Director - France​

GLOBAL

Anne-Caroline is the Managing Director and Practice Leader for ICEO in France, where she launched and has grown this...

Christophe Touton

Managing Director – Continental Europe​

GLOBAL

Christophe Touton is ICEO’s Managing Director for European Markets, where he leads the practice in driving growth...

Karen Burpee

Global Product Manager

GLOBAL

As the Product Manager for ICEO, Karen leads the creation, design, and expansion of the suite of services offered by the ICEO.

Irene Azevedo

Managing Director – LATAM​

GLOBAL

Irene Azevedoh is ICEO’s Managing Director for LATAM Markets, where she leads the practice in driving growth and supporting executives and organizations.

Scott Miller

Head of Executive Search

United Kingdom

GLOBAL

Scott leads the Executive Business for the United Kingdom. He is based in Scotland and delivers across the UK and internationally.

He has over 17 years of executive recruitment experience. He acts as a consultant and project manager for many high-profile public and private sector campaigns, from senior management to board level.

Rémi Diennet

Head of Executive Search

Global

GLOBAL

Rémi is the Head of our Executive Search Practice globally, located in Spain. He speaks French, English, Spanish, and Norwegian fluently.

Rémi holds a master's degree in economics from Grenoble Management School and in Consulting from HEC Entrepreneurs.

Graziella Reis-Trani​

Global Alumni Leader

GLOBAL

As Global Alumni Leader, ICEO, Graziella leads the ICEO’s global alumni strategy and community.

Country Leaders

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Alaina Hamid

Consultant, Recruitment Solutions

Alaina is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive in-house and search firm recruiting experience spanning across the healthcare, technology, retail and manufacturing industries.

Christy Golden

Head of Client Experience, ICEO North America

COUNTRY

Christy Golden is ICEO’s Head of Client Experience for North America while also serving as one of our Practice Leaders.​

Jean-Pierre Baudinat

Talent Management Director

France

COUNTRY

Jean-Pierre Baudinat has been a state-qualified occupational psychologist for over 25 years and is recognized for his dual HR expertise in recruitment and assessment.

He is certified in the main internationally recognized psychometric tools and has a long-standing commitment to anti-discrimination and diversity in his professional practice.

Tim Hewat

Partner, Executive Search

Tim focuses on building the firm’s Technology Practice (technology, media & software), as well as working with clients in the Venture Capital/Private Equity and Transportation space. He is also active in the Board search practice.

Beatriz Calvo Berzal

Senior Partner

Spain

COUNTRY

Beatriz has more than 15 years of Executive Search experience and possesses deep Financial Sector expertise.

She has a Master's in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy from SEMPYPM which allows her to bring a complementary human-centric perspective to her role.

Brian Alpern

Partner, Executive Interim Management

Brian's expertise is recruiting senior leaders for short-term assignments. Highly skilled at assessing talent, he helps companies address skills gaps, capacity concerns or other strategic interests, often involving major change initiatives.

Jane van Alphen

Partner, Recruitment Solutions

Jane specializes in healthcare & has provided senior leadership within clinical, research and innovation environments. She has a diverse network, and additional expertise in governance, strategy, and recruitment.

Keith Mullin

ICEO Regional Practice Leader, US Northeast​

COUNTRY

As an ICEO Practice Leader serving the US Northeast, Keith leads the region’s boutique leadership transition services for senior-level executives and their sponsoring...

Janice Kussner

Partner, Executive Search

Janice’s executive search practice is defined by successful relationships and multi-year agreements with diverse client organizations, primarily in the government and public/ broader public sector.

Larry Pentis

ICEO Regional Practice Leader, US West ​

COUNTRY

As an ICEO Practice Leader serving the US West and Texas, Larry has grown the business by leveraging his considerable C-level experience in creating innovative solutions.

Sandra García-Casillas

Senior Partner

Spain

COUNTRY

Sandra has 20 years of experience in consulting, both in business and HR solutions and top management search both nationally and internationally.

She has led searches in all sectors, providing a holistic vision of talent as well as in the creation of various projects in the organizational field and salary benchmarking.

Cecilia Gong

Associate Director

China

COUNTRY

Cecilia specializes in global executive recruitment, extensively engaging in talent search and delivery for director-level and above positions across all industries.

She has extensive experience sourcing enterprise core executive roles in areas such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, Growth, Commercialization, and Strategy.

Cheryl Lai

Senior Consultant, Executive Search

Cheryl focuses extensively on corporate leadership positions for large institutions spanning social-public enterprises, government, healthcare and education.

Sally Washlow

ICEO Regional Practice Leader, US Central / Southeast​

COUNTRY

As an ICEO Practice Leader, Sally leads our boutique practice for the US Central / Southeast. Additionally, she leverages her significant experience by advising...

Tara Veysey

Partner, Executive Search

Tara focuses on VP and C-level mandates for clients primarily in the financial services and professional services sectors.

Carmen Hervas

Director

Spain & Portugal

COUNTRY

Carmen brings over 19 years of experience in Human Resources and leads the Life-Sciences & Healthcare Practices.

Carmen holds a Master's in Human Resources Management from ICADE and is passionate about providing an excellent client experience.

Chris Sawyer

Partner, Executive Search

Chris brings over 25 years of expertise, specializing in the Not-for-Profit, Public Sector and Healthcare industries.

Maureen Quinn

ICEO Practice Leader – Canada​

COUNTRY

Maureen is the Practice Leader for ICEO in Canada, where she leverages her global human capital experience to provide bespoke executive career advisory support.​

Nicholas Protti​

Partner​ Vancouver, British Columbia​

Nicholas Protti is a Partner with the LHH Knightsbridge Recruitment Solutions Team in Vancouver.

Bruce Diemert

Partner, Executive Search

Bruce focuses his business expertise on the industries that drive the economy in Western Canada, specifically, all resource based industries, professional services, manufacturing, and information technology companies.

Ed Perkovic

Vice President, Search Delivery

Ed has extensive executive and senior level recruitment and talent acquisition expertise in a wide range of industry sectors including: Academia, Consumer Packaged Goods, Financial Services...

Lisa Knight

Managing Partner

Canada

COUNTRY

As Managing Partner at LHH Knightsbridge, Lisa has over 20 years of experience in providing an integrated approach to her clients’ leadership challenges.

Lisa works with clients in financial services, retail, consumer, and electricity and utilities at both the executive and board levels.

Emily Veloza

Consultant, Executive Interim Management

Emily supports her Partners on the Nursing project, and currently reports to her Team Lead. Emily’s involvement in the search process entails outreaching, sourcing and pre-screening candidates.

Janice Kussner

Partner

Canada

COUNTRY

Janice Kussner is a Partner with LHH Knightsbridge and has over 20 years of executive search experience.

Janice continues to be defined by successful relationships and multi-year agreements with diverse client organizations, primarily in the government and public/broader public sector.

Larry Ross

Partner, Executive Search

While Larry has recruited leaders of most functional areas, he is recognized for his solid track record recruiting experienced CEOs, presidents and general managers, as well as senior level leaders in all other key functional areas.

Erica Tsui

Consultant, Recruitment Solutions

Erica works with clients across multiple industries and functional roles including financial services, technology, human resources, engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, not-for-profit and government sectors.

Lisa Knight

Managing Partner, Executive Search

Lisa works with clients in financial services, retail/consumer and electricity/utilities, to help them advance their businesses through the acquisition and optimization of top talent, at both the executive and board levels.

Xiaoran Liu

Associate Director

China

COUNTRY

Xiaoran specializes in assisting domestic and foreign employers in manufacturing, professional services, education, and academic publishing industries to recruit top senior management.

He is proficient in Chinese, English, and French.

Alba Méndez

Senior Partner

Spain

COUNTRY

Alba is a Senior Partner and Head of Business Practice at LHH Executive Spain and brings over 15 years of executive search experience.

Alba holds two Master´s degrees, one in Clinical Psychology and another one in Strategic Human Resources Management, studies that have been complemented with an MBA and a Digital Business program.

Fahad Rizvi

Team Lead - Recruitment, Executive Interim Management

Fahad has developed his expertise in the recruitment industry with over a decade of working experience in the Middle East, Africa, and North America.

Glen Sivec

Partner, Executive Search

Glen is focused on growing the Private Equity and Consumer packaged goods sectors. He brings over 30 years experience in these industries in addition to public accounting.

Miren Sáenz de Valluerca

Director

Spain

COUNTRY

Miren Sáenz de Valluerca is Director for our Corporate Practice specializing in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Legal. She speaks English and Spanish.

Miren offers 11 years of experience in the recruitment industry and graduated with a master’s degree in law, having specialized in European Union law at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

Kangana Jani

Consultant, Executive Interim Management

Kangana is focused on sourcing talent in the Non-for-profit, Healthcare, Finance/ Accounting, Human Resources, Mining, and IT sectors.

Katherina Cameron

Executive Assistant

Katherina supports our Partners in the Technology, Pharma, CPG and General Management sectors.

Laura Machan

Partner, Recruitment Solutions

Laura has extensive experience in industries such as manufacturing, construction and power generation. She is also focused on building the engineering practice.

Lindsay Millard

Senior Consultant, Executive Search

Lindsay has experience across a variety of industries and functional roles including CPG, retail, industrial, professional and financial services, IT, telecommunications and not-for-profit sectors.

Lizz Surajdeen

Executive Assistant

Lizz is the Executive Assistant for our Managing Director of Search Practices and Managing Partner of Executive Search. She brings experience in Information Technology, Advertising, Healthcare and Real Estate industries.

Madiha Rashid

Senior Consultant, Executive Search

Madiha has a track record in successfully searching and placing senior-level executives in a variety of industries including consumer products, financial services, retail, technology, pharmaceuticals and energy.

Matthew Dyck

Partner, Recruitment Solutions

Matt has years of experience in recruitment for a variety of industries including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Marketing and the Arts. He has directly led the sourcing, interviewing and on-boarding processes for all types of clients with a variety complex and unique roles.

Melanie Barbieri

Senior Consultant

Melanie is a Generalist in the field delivering on a variety of executive level searches across all major industries including energy & utilities, technology, consumer products, financial services and retail.

Oksana Krupa

Executive Assistant

Oksana is an Executive Assistant in the Search Practice. She supports Partners in the Not-for-Profit, Public Sector, Healthcare industries and entrepreneurs.

Olivia Knight

Consultant, Recruitment Solutions

Olivia has a diverse experience profile & brings a unique suite of skills that help her successfully source the right candidates for a variety of different functions and industries, including IT, Healthcare, Communications and Financial Services.

Piraveen Pulendran

Manager, Operations

Piraveen bring 13+ years of recruitment experience in various verticals, including experience with candidate recruitment, account management and operations to provide a full-cycle recruitment experience.

Stephen Bell

Managing Partner, Executive Interim Management

Steve leads our public and not-for-profit Executive Interim Management practice. He is the champion of the term ‘Strategic Interim’ and has a wealth of experience helping organizations with capacity or capability challenges.

Stephen Hime

Partner, Recruitment Solutions

Stephen has nearly 20 years of experience providing senior level search and recruitment services to client organizations in various industries - engineering, manufacturing, consulting and information technology.

Steve Koddermann

Partner, Executive Interim Management

Steve has a wealth of experience spanning a nearly 20 year career in recruitment specializing in Finance and IT.

Tara Lee Chou

Manager, Operations

Tara Lee is the Manager of Operations for the Recruitment Solutions team at LHH Knightsbridge in Toronto.

Thomas Lee

Research Consultant

Tom conducts research assignments in the academic, healthcare, energy/utilities, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, government, NFP, pharmaceutical, and professional services industries.

Global and Country Leaders

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Juan Luis Goujon

Global Head ICEO​

GLOBAL

Juan Luis Goujon is SVP and Global Head of ICEO, responsible for the growth and operations of the ICEO business across the globe.​

Kim Spurgeon

Senior Vice President, Sales

GLOBAL

Kim Spurgeon is Senior Vice President of National Customer Excellence at LHH, responsible for setting the overall sales strategy, direction and execution of LHH’s growth plan in Canada.

Margo Hoyt

Managing Director, Senior Vice President Talent & Leadership Development

GLOBAL

Margo is SVP/MD Talent & Leadership Development with LHH. She joined LHH in 2010.

Satoko Ando

Director of LHH Executive Search

Japan

GLOBAL

Satoko leads the Executive & International business in Japan. She is a bilingual Japanese consultant specializing in executive positions at Foreign & Japanese multinationals, SMBs, and startup enterprises.

She is a graduate of San Diego State University with a master's degree in Political Science & International Relations.

Tim Hewat

Head of Executive Search

North America

GLOBAL

Tim leads the Executive Search business for North America and brings over 30 years of management experience.Tim has deep expertise in the Technology, Media & Software sectors, as well as working with clients in the Venture Capital/Private Equity and Transportation space.

Deborah Buttignol

Head of Executive Search

Italy

GLOBAL

Deborah leads the Executive Business for Italy where she brings over 17 years of experience in the Industrial Sector specializing in Manufacturing, Automation, Machinery and Packaging.

Deborah completed an Executive MBA from Bologna Business School and speaks fluent Italian, English, and German.

Keith Mullin

ICEO Regional Practice Leader, US Northeast​

COUNTRY

As an ICEO Practice Leader serving the US Northeast, Keith leads the region’s boutique leadership transition services for senior-level executives and their sponsoring...

Reuben Cohen

Managing Director – North America​

GLOBAL

Reuben Cohen is the Managing Director, North America for LHH’s globally distinct executive career advisory practice, ICEO. ​

Belinda Zhou

Head of Executive Search

China

GLOBAL

Belinda leads the Executive Search business for China and brings over 10 years of senior- to executive-level recruitment experience.

She successfully built up the LHH China team in 2022 with a full range of functions and industries to provide world-class executive search service on the local market.

Frances Cook

Managing Director – United Kingdom & Ireland

GLOBAL

Frances has run the ICEO practice for many years and is also a member of the LHH UK & Ireland Executive Team and LHH Sports Solutions.

Larry Pentis

ICEO Regional Practice Leader, US West ​

COUNTRY

As an ICEO Practice Leader serving the US West and Texas, Larry has grown the business by leveraging his considerable C-level experience in creating innovative solutions.

Alexis Eychenne

Executive Search Practice Director

France

GLOBAL

Alexis leads the Executive Search business in France and has been working in executive search for over twenty years. He speaks French and English fluently.

A graduate of the EPF engineering school, Alexis has deep practice area expertise in the Real Estate, Industrial, Purchasing and Supply-Chain divisions.

Anne-Caroline Moeller

Managing Director - France​

GLOBAL

Anne-Caroline is the Managing Director and Practice Leader for ICEO in France, where she launched and has grown this...

Sally Washlow

ICEO Regional Practice Leader, US Central / Southeast​

COUNTRY

As an ICEO Practice Leader, Sally leads our boutique practice for the US Central / Southeast. Additionally, she leverages her significant experience by advising...

Christophe Touton

Managing Director – Continental Europe​

GLOBAL

Christophe Touton is ICEO’s Managing Director for European Markets, where he leads the practice in driving growth...

Karen Burpee

Global Product Manager

GLOBAL

As the Product Manager for ICEO, Karen leads the creation, design, and expansion of the suite of services offered by the ICEO.

Irene Azevedo

Managing Director – LATAM​

GLOBAL

Irene Azevedoh is ICEO’s Managing Director for LATAM Markets, where she leads the practice in driving growth and supporting executives and organizations.

Scott Miller

Head of Executive Search

United Kingdom

GLOBAL

Scott leads the Executive Business for the United Kingdom. He is based in Scotland and delivers across the UK and internationally.

He has over 17 years of executive recruitment experience. He acts as a consultant and project manager for many high-profile public and private sector campaigns, from senior management to board level.

Rémi Diennet

Head of Executive Search

Global

GLOBAL

Rémi is the Head of our Executive Search Practice globally, located in Spain. He speaks French, English, Spanish, and Norwegian fluently.

Rémi holds a master's degree in economics from Grenoble Management School and in Consulting from HEC Entrepreneurs.

Graziella Reis-Trani​

Global Alumni Leader

GLOBAL

As Global Alumni Leader, ICEO, Graziella leads the ICEO’s global alumni strategy and community.

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Juan Luis Goujon

Global Head ICEO​

GLOBAL

Juan Luis Goujon is SVP and Global Head of ICEO, responsible for the growth and operations of the ICEO business across the globe.​

Kim Spurgeon

Senior Vice President, Sales

GLOBAL

Kim Spurgeon is Senior Vice President of National Customer Excellence at LHH, responsible for setting the overall sales strategy, direction and execution of LHH’s growth plan in Canada.

Margo Hoyt

Managing Director, Senior Vice President Talent & Leadership Development

GLOBAL

Margo is SVP/MD Talent & Leadership Development with LHH. She joined LHH in 2010.

Satoko Ando

Director of LHH Executive Search

Japan

GLOBAL

Satoko leads the Executive & International business in Japan. She is a bilingual Japanese consultant specializing in executive positions at Foreign & Japanese multinationals, SMBs, and startup enterprises.

She is a graduate of San Diego State University with a master's degree in Political Science & International Relations.

Tim Hewat

Head of Executive Search

North America

GLOBAL

Tim leads the Executive Search business for North America and brings over 30 years of management experience.Tim has deep expertise in the Technology, Media & Software sectors, as well as working with clients in the Venture Capital/Private Equity and Transportation space.

Deborah Buttignol

Head of Executive Search

Italy

GLOBAL

Deborah leads the Executive Business for Italy where she brings over 17 years of experience in the Industrial Sector specializing in Manufacturing, Automation, Machinery and Packaging.

Deborah completed an Executive MBA from Bologna Business School and speaks fluent Italian, English, and German.

Reuben Cohen

Managing Director – North America​

GLOBAL

Reuben Cohen is the Managing Director, North America for LHH’s globally distinct executive career advisory practice, ICEO. ​

Belinda Zhou

Head of Executive Search

China

GLOBAL

Belinda leads the Executive Search business for China and brings over 10 years of senior- to executive-level recruitment experience.

She successfully built up the LHH China team in 2022 with a full range of functions and industries to provide world-class executive search service on the local market.

Frances Cook

Managing Director – United Kingdom & Ireland

GLOBAL

Frances has run the ICEO practice for many years and is also a member of the LHH UK & Ireland Executive Team and LHH Sports Solutions.

Alexis Eychenne

Executive Search Practice Director

France

GLOBAL

Alexis leads the Executive Search business in France and has been working in executive search for over twenty years. He speaks French and English fluently.

A graduate of the EPF engineering school, Alexis has deep practice area expertise in the Real Estate, Industrial, Purchasing and Supply-Chain divisions.

Anne-Caroline Moeller

Managing Director - France​

GLOBAL

Anne-Caroline is the Managing Director and Practice Leader for ICEO in France, where she launched and has grown this...

Christophe Touton

Managing Director – Continental Europe​

GLOBAL

Christophe Touton is ICEO’s Managing Director for European Markets, where he leads the practice in driving growth...

Karen Burpee

Global Product Manager

GLOBAL

As the Product Manager for ICEO, Karen leads the creation, design, and expansion of the suite of services offered by the ICEO.

Irene Azevedo

Managing Director – LATAM​

GLOBAL

Irene Azevedoh is ICEO’s Managing Director for LATAM Markets, where she leads the practice in driving growth and supporting executives and organizations.

Scott Miller

Head of Executive Search

United Kingdom

GLOBAL

Scott leads the Executive Business for the United Kingdom. He is based in Scotland and delivers across the UK and internationally.

He has over 17 years of executive recruitment experience. He acts as a consultant and project manager for many high-profile public and private sector campaigns, from senior management to board level.

Rémi Diennet

Head of Executive Search

Global

GLOBAL

Rémi is the Head of our Executive Search Practice globally, located in Spain. He speaks French, English, Spanish, and Norwegian fluently.

Rémi holds a master's degree in economics from Grenoble Management School and in Consulting from HEC Entrepreneurs.

Graziella Reis-Trani​

Global Alumni Leader

GLOBAL

As Global Alumni Leader, ICEO, Graziella leads the ICEO’s global alumni strategy and community.

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