Thursday, March 18, 2021

EGON ZEHNDER ACHIEVES STRONG ANNUAL RESULTS AMID COVID-19, ECONOMIC CRISIS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Egon Zehnder, the world’s leadership advisory firm, has today recorded strong 2020 annual results, despite a challenging year for nearly all businesses.

According to a statement, the company reported global revenues of CHF 678 million, down 4.6 per cent from all-time high 2019 results at constant exchange rates. (CHF 1 = RM4.45)

“In a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the related economic crisis and social unrest, the results are a testament to the depth and quality of relationships Egon Zehnder consultants have with clients,” said Egon Zehnder Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edilson Camara.

“The robust growth posted by our Leadership Assessment, Family Business Advisory, Private Equity and Board Practices last year gave us renewed confidence about the Firm’s prospects in 2021 and beyond.

“These results also supported our decision to continue expanding our consultant base; we hired 40 new Consultants in 2020.”

To further support clients during the pandemic, Egon Zehnder consultants hosted virtual gatherings with thousands of leaders from global companies who discussed how the crisis has humanised leadership as the Firm reports on a dedicated microsite.

Egon Zehnder also reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, releasing its 16th biennial Global Board Diversity Tracker.

The firm’s services include: leadership development, individual, team and organisational effectiveness, CEO search and succession, executive search and assessment, Board advisory and cultural transformation.

-- BERNAMA

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