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The People Behind the Work

A leadership advisory firm serving boards, executives, and family enterprises with discretion and depth.

Leadership

Our Team

Eleanor Vance

Managing Partner

20 years in private equity and board governance.

James Okonkwo

Board Chair

Former Fortune 100 CEO and public company director.

Sarah Chen

Senior Partner

Leads growth strategy and portfolio operations.

Marcus Bell

Partner

Specializes in family office and succession planning.

Priya Sharma

Partner

Healthcare and life sciences advisory practice lead.

David Laurent

Partner

International markets and regulatory affairs.

Our Approach

People First

We believe exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people — and the relationships that sustain them.

Long-Term Thinking

Our counsel is built for decades, not quarters. We optimize for durable value creation.

Discretion & Trust

Confidentiality is not a feature of our practice — it is the foundation.

Practice Areas