Gwen Sabo

Professional Focus

• 20 years’ experience in executive search with leading global firms and a track record of spearheading critical initiatives to attract sought-after talent
• Senior executive and C-suite recruitment across a range of industries, including financial services, agriculture, real estate and industrial sectors
• Extensive Human Capital expertise including talent strategy, team building, candidate assessment and development, leadership development, diversity & inclusion, corporate culture, onboarding, organizational performance improvement and transformation
• In-depth experience with PE-backed portfolio companies in high-growth environments, as well as privately-owned firms and family offices
• Instructor at UCLA Extension, talent management best practices (candidate assessment, corporate sourcing design, recruiting and executive search)
• Expert panelist for AESC/BlueSteps Professional Development webinar

Business Expertise

• Vice President, Talent with a global executive search and talent consulting firm; promoted from Senior Director, Execution and Delivery; led development of firm’s research capabilities, training and development programs
• Founder and Managing Partner of an executive search and recruitment training firm, later acquired by a leading global firm; hired into executive role by new owner
• Engagement Manager, Associate Director & Corporate Trainer at a global top 5 executive search firm for 13 years

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Industrial

Additional Expertise

• Automotive
• Financial Services
• Human Resources
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Real Estate

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)