Press Release
Sigrid Artho recognized for redefining leadership advisory through innovation, integrity, and global collaboration
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the $20+ billion executive search and leadership consulting profession, presented Sigrid Artho, consultant at Spencer Stuart, with the AESC Award of Excellence.
“Sigrid Artho has set new standards for excellence in executive search and leadership consulting,” said James Edmund Datri, President and CEO of AESC. “Her visionary approach, integrity, and commitment to collaboration have advanced the profession globally and exemplify the values at the heart of AESC.”
With more than 30 years of international experience spanning consulting and industry leadership, Sigrid has made an extraordinary impact on her firm, her clients, and the profession. She leads Spencer Stuart’s business in Switzerland, with offices in Geneva and Zurich, and previously served as EMEA Industrial Practice Leader at the firm.
Sigrid has built deep, trusted relationships with organizations worldwide and is recognized for her ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements, orchestrating multi-year CEO succession processes and guiding top team activation programs following mergers of major global organizations. Her work is marked by precision, empathy, and strategic focus—qualities that have made her a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites across the industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
“Sigrid has played a pivotal role in shaping our firm’s presence and reputation in the region,” said Jordan Brugg, chief executive officer of Spencer Stuart. “Her leadership has been marked by strategic foresight, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on client impact. Her broad-based perspective, shaped by engagements across the world, has enriched our firm’s approach to leadership advisory and elevated our ability to serve clients with nuance and depth.”
Sigrid has been instrumental in developing the Spencer Stuart’s “One Advisory” approach. By combining succession planning, cultural diagnostics, and team effectiveness programs, Sigrid has helped redefine how Spencer Stuart partners with clients on leadership transformation.
“Sigrid has established herself as a key leader at our firm, consistently pushing the boundaries of leadership advisory,” said Luigi Paro, head of the EMEA region for Spencer Stuart. “She is recognized as a pioneer, frequently leading the way in bringing innovative approaches and solutions to market. Her willingness to experiment and collaborate with clients exemplifies her commitment to excellence.”
A thought leader as well as a practitioner, Sigrid brings rigor and intellectual depth to her work, alongside invaluable experience serving on boards and advisory councils.
Throughout her career, Sigrid has been a tireless advocate for diversity, inclusion, and cultural agility—mentoring the next generation of consultants and creating space for voices that reflect the global business landscape. Her leadership has helped expand opportunities for women in executive search and inspired more inclusive client conversations about leadership and representation.
As a senior leader at Spencer Stuart, Sigrid has embodied AESC’s principles of integrity, quality, and professionalism, ensuring that every engagement reflects the highest ethical and professional standards. Her example continues to inspire consultants across the globe to uphold AESC’s values of trust, collaboration, and excellence.
About the AESC Award of Excellence
The AESC Award of Excellence recognizes an AESC Member who has made an outstanding impact on the profession through innovation, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to the highest professional standards. Recipients of this honor represent the pinnacle of achievement within executive search and leadership consulting, exemplifying the AESC’s Professional Practice Standards and its mission to elevate the profession worldwide.
About AESC
AESC Members place and advise the world’s board directors and C-suite leaders. Founded in 1959, AESC represents the global gold standard in executive search and leadership consulting, bringing together over 16,000 professionals in more than 80 countries. AESC Members are rigorously vetted to meet the highest standards in the profession.
