Emily Amdurer is a consultant in Spencer Stuart’s Private Equity Practice based in the New York office. With a Ph.D. in organizational behavior and more than 20 years of experience in leadership consulting, Emily understands the different human capital levers that can be used to maximize value creation. Emily is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives leading through high growth, turnarounds and transformational change, with extensive experience in several industries, including private equity, financial services, industrial and consumer goods. She is a recognized thought leader, researcher, writer and speaker on subjects ranging from emotional intelligence to building a resilient workforce. Organizational behavior expert and thought leader Before joining Spencer Stuart, Emily was a principal for an international executive search firm. She served as the co-head of the firm’s leadership advisory for its financial services and private equity practices. Previously, Emily founded a leadership consultancy, coaching and assessing c-suite executives as they sought to drive change. She partnered with some of the leading private equity firms in achieving their value creation plans through talent interventions. Prior to that, Emily was an executive coach, assessor and consultant for various leadership consulting companies. Before entering leadership consulting, she worked in learning and development in Citigroup’s Investment Banking Group, and in organizational development for an entertainment company. Emily is a graduate of Yeshiva University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She also earned a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management. She is a professional certified coach with the International Coaching Federation.