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  • Asset Management

    Ed Fowler Appointed Co-Head of Asset Management at RSR Partners

    Ed Fowler has been named Co-Head of the firm’s Asset Management practice. Ed is an exceptional recruiter with more than 30 years of search experience and a track record of developing and leading relationships with top investment firms and allocators.

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    An Insider’s Perspective to Selecting Your Family Office CFO

    With more than three decades of experience advising family offices, our team has witnessed a clear and growing shift: the demand for strategic CFOs is accelerating. This trend is particularly pronounced in family offices, whether newly formed or well-established, as they look to increase their assets, prepare for succession, or elevate their operational capabilities.

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    The Secret of Great Chairs

    In the high-stakes world of boardrooms, where decisions can make or break billion-dollar enterprises, the effectiveness of a board often hinges on one pivotal role: the Chair.

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    To Build His Firm, Russ Reynolds Spent Money To Make Money

    When Russell Reynolds decided to start his own executive search business in 1969, he knew the fledgling industry had a dubious reputation. To counter that perception, Reynolds crafted a classy image for his new venture.

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    Nominations Open: The Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. Chair of the Year Award

    The award celebrates the legacy of Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. (“Russ”), who has spent more than 50 years advising boards and CEOs on leadership and governance. The award recognizes a Chair who has successfully led a public company through a recent and significant business or governance challenge.

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    The CEO's Playbook: Building an IPO-Ready Board

    Drawing on three decades of experience advising boards and CEOs through complex leadership challenges, we have observed the speed bumps investor-led boards face when transitioning to become more independent. A critical juncture often arrives when financial sponsors perceive a viable route to an IPO.

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    The Most Important Leadership Traits for Sports CEOs

    Selecting a new chief executive is one of the most consequential decisions a board of directors will ever make. In the high-stakes world of sports, where multi-billion-dollar franchises and passionate fan bases hang in the balance, choosing the right leader is especially critical.

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    A Small Firm with Big Results

    When Russ Reynolds founded our firm back in 1994, he knew that “bigger isn’t always better.”

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    Boardroom Trends & Outlook for 2024

    It has been a dynamic and transformative year for the corporate landscape, and we are delighted to have navigated it alongside you. Leadership in the boardroom and C-Suite is simply indispensable.

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    Asset Management Year-End Newsletter

    Given the turmoil in the world around us, we can’t help but be more reflective and thankful at this time of year. We are grateful for family and the relationships in our lives. We are thankful for…

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