William J. Ferguson serves as Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ferguson Partners. Mr. Ferguson conducts leadership mandates, with a specialization in Chief Executive Officer searches and Board recruitment. He also facilitates CEO succession planning assignments and Board assessments. In 2022, Mr. Ferguson launched the Ferguson Centers for Leadership Excellence (CLE) Foundation. The foundation’s program […]
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Graham R. Beatty serves as President of Ferguson Partners, based in the firm’s New York office. In this role, he leads the growth of the firm’s global search business, helping drive the success of the North American platform, as well as supporting the international business. In addition, he is a member of the firm’s Board,
David Thalhamer is a Senior Managing Director at Ferguson Partners. His focus is executive search within all areas of real assets including development, investment, construction, and infrastructure. His clients across the globe include private equity investors, sponsors, developers, and financial institutions. David also serves as leader of the firm’s Development Practice. Prior to joining Ferguson
Julia Sweeney is a Managing Director, leading Ferguson Partners’ Leadership Consulting Practice. Ms. Sweeney advises clients on matters of talent strategy aligned to business strategy. She has earned a reputation for providing her clients with pragmatic insight toward talent decision-making and development. She is particularly astute at aligning motivations and goals toward behavioral outcomes. With
Michele Goldstein is a Director based in Ferguson Partners’ Chicago office, specializing in Board and CEO succession-related client assignments. Her expertise encompasses candidate sourcing, development, and evaluation, along with client engagement and project execution. With over 25 years in talent acquisition, Michele brings significant experience in recruiting top talent across diverse industries, including Financial Services,