Egon Zehnder, the world’s premier leadership advisory firm, has appointed Roopa Foley and Loula Lefkaritis as Global Co-Leaders of its Financial Services Practice. Following a strategic internal process, they succeed Gabi Carvalho and Edmund Siah, who will continue to hold strategic roles at the Firm. The new co-leaders will build on their predecessors’ foundation to drive Egon Zehnder’s global work across banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech.
“Now more than ever, leadership is the differentiator between those who navigate disruption and those who are defined by it,” said Egon Zehnder’s CEO, Francesco Buquicchio. “Building on the momentum of Gabi and Ed’s leadership, Roopa and Loula will help organizations balance immediate pressures with the need to develop leaders who shape the future. They bring the clarity, courage, and deep commitment required to drive lasting impact.”
Roopa Foley emphasized the need for financial services firms to think beyond short-term gains. “With rapid industry disruption, and the undercurrents of consolidation reshaping our landscape, balancing short-term pressures with long-term leadership investment is critical to creating lasting shareholder value,” she said. “We care about the big picture—about the communities and people this industry serves. To drive sustainable success, organizations should focus on investing in, and therefore building, the right leadership for the future.”
Highlighting the need for fresh thinking in what at times can be a highly prescriptive industry, Loula Lefkaritis stated, “Regulatory pressure, market dynamics, industry realignment, and near-term demands make long-term thinking incredibly challenging, but those who embrace it will be the industry’s biggest winners. Our role as advisors is to push leaders beyond the obvious, help them make bold decisions, and drive lasting impact in their organizations.”
“Co-leading this practice has been a privilege, and we are incredibly proud of the impact our Practice Group has made. Roopa and Loula bring deep expertise, and unparalleled commitment to our clients, pushing boundaries and shaping its future,” said outgoing leaders Gabi Carvalho and Edmund Siah.
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