George Anderson co-leads Spencer Stuart’s North American Board Advisory Practice. He advises boards and conducts searches for directors, consulting with CEOs and boards on governance matters such as board composition, board effectiveness, and CEO succession. He is a recipient of Spencer Stuart’s Lou Rieger Quality Award for outstanding client service. Board Expertise George has been named multiple times to the National Association of Corporate Directors’ (NACD) Directorship 100 list of most influential people in corporate governance. He has authored numerous articles on board matters for publications including Harvard Business Review. He is often interviewed by global media organizations and has been quoted on governance and leadership in publications such as The Wall Street Journal. George is a regular speaker at events hosted by leading board and governance organizations. He also convenes directors to support their development and leads Spencer Stuart’s New Director Program. Before joining Spencer Stuart, George was a partner at Tapestry Networks where he convened several leading groups of corporate directors. Previously, George was a principal at Toffler Associates, a senior consultant at Accenture, and a corps member in Teach for America. George holds an M.Ed. in human development and psychology from Harvard University and a B.A. in philosophy from Haverford College. He serves on nonprofit boards and completed his term as a governor-appointed trustee of MassTech, a public economic development authority in Massachusetts. Practice Areas Board and CEO Executive Assessment Leadership Consulting Sustainability Technology, Media & Telecommunications