10 Spencer Stuart executives
The chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief people officer, managing partners and practice and regional co-leaders on this page are Spencer Stuart executives across its offices and practices. A reader can learn how executives lead Spencer Stuart from people who have held the role.
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Ben Williams
LinkedInExperience: Former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner · Spencer Stuart
Ben Williams is a former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Spencer Stuart (2018 to 2024) and has been Board and CEO Leadership Advisor there since July 2024; the profile names Williams as CEO Emeritus. At Spencer Stuart Williams was also Leader, North America Region (2017 to 2018) and Head of North American Financial Services (2014 to 2016).
Bob Stark
LinkedInExperience: Partner, Co-leader CEO Succession · Spencer Stuart
Bob Stark has been Partner, Co-leader CEO Succession at Spencer Stuart since October 2007, and the profile describes Stark as co-leader of the firm's CEO Succession advisory business. Stark's other roles shown include Co-Founder of Executive Intelligence Group (2002 to 2007) and COO at Hagberg Consulting Group (1989 to 2000).
Bruce Williamson
LinkedInExperience: Co-Head APAC Boards and CEO Practice · Spencer Stuart
Bruce Williamson has been Co-Head APAC Boards and CEO Practice at Spencer Stuart since June 2022 and Managing Director Australia and New Zealand since October 2017, and the profile says Williamson leads the firm's Australian and New Zealand business. Williamson was also National Lead Partner Operations Consulting and Member of Consulting Executive at Deloitte (2010 to 2014).
Clare Kennedy
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · Spencer Stuart
Clare Kennedy has been Chief Financial Officer of Spencer Stuart since January 2026. Kennedy's other roles shown include Global Chief Operating Officer at Maples Group (2021 to 2025), Global Chief Financial Officer at Freshfields (2018 to 2021) and Chief Operating Officer, Western Europe at Linklaters (2013 to 2018).
Jordan Brugg
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner · Spencer Stuart
Jordan Brugg has been Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Spencer Stuart since July 2024, and the profile says Brugg was elected by the firm's partnership in May 2024 and serves on its board of directors. Brugg's other Spencer Stuart row, Industrial, Private Equity, CEO and Board Practices, covers 2002 to 2024.
Olivier Knapp
LinkedInExperience: Managing Partner and Country Head Belgium · Spencer Stuart
Olivier Knapp has been Managing Partner and Country Head Belgium at Spencer Stuart since October 2014, and the profile summary names Knapp as the firm's Managing Partner for France & Belgium. Knapp's other roles shown include Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (2011 to 2014) and Senior Consultant at Monitor Deloitte (2007 to 2011).
Shami Iqbal
LinkedInExperience: Partner | Chief People Officer · Spencer Stuart
Shami Iqbal holds the role Partner | Chief People Officer at Spencer Stuart, a row that runs from April 2013 to the present, and the profile says Iqbal is a member of the firm's global leadership team. The profile also says Iqbal is responsible for the firm's global talent strategy and was previously Managing Partner of the firm's UK business.
Susan Hart
LinkedInExperience: Consultant, Boards and CEO Practice and Co-Leader, Global Retail, Apparel and Luxury Goods Practice · Spencer Stuart
Susan Hart holds the role Consultant, Boards and CEO Practice and Co-Leader, Global Retail, Apparel and Luxury Goods Practice at Spencer Stuart, a row that runs from 1987 to the present. The profile headline lists Hart as Partner, Boards and CEO Practices, and the summary says Hart is the co-leader of the firm's global Retail, Apparel and Luxury Goods practice.
Tom Yu
LinkedInExperience: Partner, Managing Director, and Co-Head of Greater China · Spencer Stuart
Tom Yu has been Partner, Managing Director, and Co-Head of Greater China at Spencer Stuart since June 2007. Yu's other roles shown include Chairman and General Manager, Asia Center at Whirlpool Corporation (2004 to 2007), Vice President at The Hoover Company (2000 to 2004) and a lighting business role at GE (1997 to 2000).
Will House
LinkedInExperience: UK Managing Partner · Spencer Stuart
Will House has been UK Managing Partner at Spencer Stuart since April 2025, and the profile says House leads the firm's London office. House was also Partner and Head of UK Consumer Practice and Global Practice Leader for Hospitality & Leisure at Spencer Stuart from 2011 to 2025.
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