Chicago, IL – April 29, 2025: Ferguson Partners (Ferguson), the leading talent management and strategic advisory firm for global real assets industries, has appointed Lara Gartner to lead the company’s healthcare executive search practice.
In her new role, Ms. Gartner will lead Ferguson’s search and leadership advisory services for a variety of organizations in the fast-moving healthcare sector, including senior housing, medical outpatient buildings (MOB), and life science firms. She will be based in the firm's Chicago office.
Ms. Gartner has two decades of experience and a proven track record in both executive search and corporate talent acquisition. Throughout her career, she has successfully conducted numerous searches and has placed executives in a wide range of new employment opportunities ranging from management through C-Suite level positions. Prior to joining Ferguson, she served for several years with leading senior housing REIT Ventas, Inc., where she developed and led the company’s first internal talent acquisition function.
The addition of Ms. Gartner also represents the latest in the recent expansion strategy for Ferguson, as the company has made several key hires and has continued to grow its numerous business lines over the last year.
"Healthcare organizations operate in a rapidly evolving and often complex environment and Lara’s unique understanding of the sector made her the ideal person to lead this growing practice area for Ferguson,” said William J. Ferguson, Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and CEO of Ferguson Partners. “We are delighted to welcome Lara to Ferguson where her insights and expertise will be invaluable to ensuring we continue to meet the evolving talent management needs of the specialized healthcare industry.”
“I’m thrilled to join Ferguson and work alongside such a talented and dedicated team of professionals,” adds Ms. Gartner. “Ferguson’s approach to talent management and core values align with mine and I look forward to growing and scaling the firm’s healthcare practice globally.”
Ms. Gartner began her executive search career in 1996 with Martin Partners, LLC, and later established Gartner Partners, LLC, a boutique executive search firm focused on finance and accounting. In addition to two separate stints as Director of Talent Acquisition at Ventas Inc., she also served as Director with private investment firm Centre Lane Partners, LLC during her career.
She holds a degree in International Relations from The Ohio State University and is certified in Hogan Assessments and as a DDI Targeted Selection Trainer and Coach. Ms. Gartner is also a supporter of the Erie Family Health Centers, a nonprofit healthcare organization.
About Ferguson Partners
Founded in 1989, Ferguson Partners has built a reputation as the premier firm dedicated to serving the talent management and strategic advisory needs of the real assets industries. With offices in Charlotte, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, Ferguson Partners is unique in combining global reach with a boutique touch and highly specialized approach across four main business lines. For more information please visit fergusonpartners.com.