The SHREK Effect: How the Big Five Are Losing Ground to Boutiques

The Search: Executive Leadership
Provide a full understanding of the significant news within the Global executive search in leadership consulting space. This includes the SHREK firms listed, but also other companies that provide similar services. Also interesting to capture would be those market conditions and news elements and facts that influence this industry such as executive turnover, impact of PE, etc. focus should be on credible sources that would support board level point of view on this space.
Episodes
Beyond the Placement: How Heidrick, Korn Ferry, and Rivals Are Selling Boards More Than Search
With 234 global CEO departures in 2025 and 84% of new S&P 1500 CEOs in their first enterprise role, boards face unprecedented succession risk. We unpack what's driving shorter tenures, rising external hires, and what it means for search firms selling assessment and transition advisory.