Odgers Executive and Leadership Team

Caroline Dever, the Partner, Global Board and Chief Executive Officer. Healthcare at Odgers, directs high-level search mandates for board and executive appointments within the healthcare sector. Dever architects strategic talent acquisition frameworks that connect top-tier leaders with complex organizational needs. By leveraging deep industry expertise, the Partner, Global Board and Chief Executive Officer. Healthcare ensures that healthcare institutions secure visionary leadership capable of navigating evolving regulatory and clinical landscapes. This role involves close collaboration with global boards to identify candidates who drive innovation and operational excellence. Caroline Dever maintains a focus on long-term leadership sustainability, ensuring that every placement aligns with the specific mission and growth objectives of the client. Through rigorous assessment methodologies, the Partner, Global Board and Chief Executive Officer. Healthcare optimizes the recruitment process, ultimately strengthening the governance and management structures of healthcare organizations across international markets.

Gary Payne, the Chief Executive Officer & Coach & Partner & Practice Area Lead For Leadership Team Coaching Executive at Odgers, drives the firm's leadership advisory and coaching initiatives. Payne architects comprehensive development programs that enhance the effectiveness of executive teams across various industries. By integrating coaching methodologies with executive search, the Chief Executive Officer & Coach & Partner & Practice Area Lead For Leadership Team Coaching Executive ensures that leadership transitions result in immediate and sustained performance improvements. This role requires constant engagement with senior stakeholders to align leadership capabilities with broader corporate strategies. Gary Payne oversees the expansion of coaching services, ensuring that the firm remains at the forefront of leadership development. Through the application of evidence-based coaching techniques, the Chief Executive Officer & Coach & Partner & Practice Area Lead For Leadership Team Coaching Executive fosters high-performance cultures, enabling clients to achieve superior business outcomes and long-term organizational resilience.

Emily McGonigle, the Principal, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Officers Practice, Odgers Canada at Odgers, directs the recruitment of financial leadership talent within the Canadian market. McGonigle architects specialized search strategies to identify candidates capable of managing complex financial operations and strategic planning. By focusing on the specific needs of the financial officers practice, the Principal, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Officers Practice, Odgers Canada ensures that clients receive candidates with the technical expertise and leadership acumen required for modern financial management. This role involves building strong relationships with senior financial executives and board members to understand the evolving demands of the CFO function. Emily McGonigle oversees the end-to-end search process, from initial candidate assessment to final placement. Through targeted market analysis and rigorous vetting, the Principal, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Officers Practice, Odgers Canada strengthens the financial leadership capacity of organizations across the region.

Ross Woledge, the Partner and Head, Chief Financial Officer Practice at Odgers, directs the firm's global strategy for identifying and placing top-tier financial leadership. Woledge architects high-level search campaigns that target CFOs and financial executives capable of driving fiscal strategy and corporate growth. By analyzing market trends and financial sector requirements, the Partner and Head, Chief Financial Officer Practice ensures that the firm provides unparalleled access to elite financial talent. This role involves advising boards and CEOs on the critical competencies required for modern financial leadership. Ross Woledge oversees the development of the practice's candidate network, ensuring a pipeline of high-caliber professionals. Through strategic partnerships and deep industry knowledge, the Partner and Head, Chief Financial Officer Practice delivers solutions that enhance the financial governance and strategic performance of client organizations. Woledge maintains a focus on long-term value creation, ensuring that every placement supports the client's broader business objectives.

Alicia Chea, the Manager, Chief Financial Officer Practice and People Culture at Odgers, directs the operational support and cultural integration initiatives within the financial officers practice. Chea architects processes that align candidate placement with the specific cultural and organizational needs of the client. By focusing on the intersection of financial leadership and people culture, the Manager, Chief Financial Officer Practice and People Culture ensures that placements are not only technically proficient but also culturally compatible. This role involves managing the candidate experience and facilitating communication between stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions. Alicia Chea oversees the internal coordination of search projects, ensuring that all administrative and cultural assessments are completed with precision. Through the application of human-centric recruitment strategies, the Manager, Chief Financial Officer Practice and People Culture supports the firm's commitment to building high-performing, cohesive leadership teams that drive long-term organizational success and employee engagement.

Deborah Lucas, the Chief Operating Officer at Odgers, directs the internal operational infrastructure that supports the firm's global search and advisory services. Lucas architects scalable processes that streamline candidate identification, client management, and service delivery across all practice areas. By optimizing resource allocation and technology integration, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that the firm maintains high efficiency while managing complex, multi-sector search mandates. This leadership role involves coordinating with practice leads to ensure operational consistency and excellence in service execution. Deborah Lucas monitors key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement in operational workflows. Through the implementation of robust administrative and logistical frameworks, the Chief Operating Officer supports the firm's ability to deliver top-tier talent solutions. Lucas maintains a focus on operational agility, allowing the organization to adapt quickly to shifting market demands and client requirements within the competitive executive search landscape.