Increasing Focus on Leadership Solutions, Expansion of Consultant Base Bolster Gains

ZURICH and LONDON and NEW YORK, March 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Egon Zehnder, the world's leadership advisory firm, today announced its 2016 financial results, reporting a 2.8% increase in global revenue to CHF 639.5 million versus CHF 622.3 million in 2015. At constant exchange rates, 2016 revenue increased by 3.6%.

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Egon Zehnder's 2016 fiscal performance indicates sustained global growth, demonstrated by continued strength against the firm's core executive and Board search offerings, as well as an increase in leadership advisory solutions, including executive assessment and leadership development. The firm grew its consultant base to 440 worldwide, while the firm's global footprint remained steady with 69 offices across 41 countries.

"Our 2016 performance continues to be strong and we remain optimistic for the current year," stated Rajeev Vasudeva, Chief Executive Officer at Egon Zehnder. "Business leaders are grappling with increased complexity and are seeking integrated solutions across a suite of advisory, search and leadership development services," he noted. "We are responding by advising Boards and C-suite leaders on how they can advance great leadership in their organizations."

About Egon Zehnder

Since 1964, Egon Zehnder has been at the forefront of defining great leadership in the face of changing economic conditions and evolving business goals. With 440 consultants in 69 offices and 41 countries around the globe, we work closely with public and private corporations, family-owned enterprises and non-profit and government agencies to provide board advisory services, CEO search and leadership succession planning, executive search and assessment, and leadership development. For more information visit www.egonzehnder.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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