In the wake of its annual global conference, Panorama, the global community of 26 executive search and leadership advisory firms, has announced its new leadership team for the coming period.

Roy Herold, Managing Partner of MPS becomes Chair with Aidan Kennedy of Saxton Bampfylde moving to Chair Emeritus. Carlos Altona of EXEC in Brazil becomes our new Vice Chair and is joined by Agamjeet Dang of Executive Access (APAC), Krista Walochik of Talengo (EMEA), Martin Baker of Buffkin Baker (N.America). Stefan Koop of Delta (EMEA), Ranju Shergill of Pekarsky & Co (N.America) and Heather Phelps of Phelps (N.America) complete the team.

Chair Emeritus Aidan Kennedy commented:

“Despite the pandemic, Panorama Leadership has continued to grow in scale, reach and impact and I am delighted to see such a strong team at the helm, as it seeks to seize the opportunities of the coming period. I am particularly delighted to welcome Roy as our new Chair and feel confident that the leadership he will bring to our community will drive even greater success. On behalf of Panorama, I would also like to express my gratitude for the dedication, enthusiasm and enormous contribution made by Craig Buffkin, Carrie Hobson and Adam Pekarsky over their many years on our executive committee – you will be missed!”

Incoming Chair Roy Herold said:

“I am very happy and excited to accept the role as Chair for Panorama leadership. We have such a tremendous level of experience and expertise in all our members around the world committed to developing leaders and leadership. We are passionate to work for a more sustainable future for our clients and the Panorama family. I also want to thank Aidan for his tremendous work and commitment towards Panorama as former Chair”

“There are those capable of adjusting to what the dynamics of the environment and the market are demanding today; usually those who resist are leaders framed in traditional management models, which may make it more difficult for them to carry out the changes demanded by the business with a view to seeing results in the medium or long term, ”said Jorge.

With over 40 offices and over 180 consultants, Panorama leadership brings together partners with vast experience in commercial, public and not-for-profit organisations. Throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC, Panorama offers a truly diverse perspective of leadership.