Pedersen & Partners expands its footprint in the United States with new Client Partner and Head of Chicago Office, Sandra Peña
January 15, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois, USA – Pedersen & Partners, a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, appoints Sandra Peña as a Client Partner and Head of Chicago Office.
Sandra Peña is a Client Partner and Head of the Chicago office at Pedersen & Partners, with 20 years of experience with multinational Executive Search, Professional Services, and Global Manufacturing organizations.
Throughout her career in Executive Search, Sandra has developed her expertise through key roles at international firms where she successfully led executive searches for Board, C-Suite, and VP-level leaders across Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Technology industry sectors. Sandra is focused on delivering results through a client-centric and consultative approach, with a strong focus on aligning leadership talent with business strategies to drive growth.
Prior to entering into the Executive Search industry, Sandra worked in Commercial Leadership roles including, Business Development and Account Management, covering Latin America for Market Research and Consulting organizations. Sandra commenced her career in International Sales and Finance roles with a publicly listed industrial manufacturer, as well as International Sales for a commercial equipment manufacturer.
Sandra earned her BBA in Finance, BA in Spanish, and MBA at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to her native English, Sandra speaks fluent Spanish.
"We are pleased to welcome Sandra to Pedersen & Partners. Her experience in building strong leadership teams will be integral as we continue to expand our presence in the U.S. and globally through our Best Team Forward approach.” stated Gary Williams, CEO, Pedersen & Partners.
"I am excited to join Pedersen & Partners and contribute to our growth in North America. As organizations seek to attract leaders who can identify opportunities and drive growth, Pedersen & Partners' 'Global Reach, Local Knowledge' combined with our 'Best Team Forward' approach is well-positioned to deliver impactful results. I look forward to collaborating with our global team to build lasting partnerships and partner with our clients to achieve their goals," stated Sandra Peña, Client Partner, Head of Chicago Office, Pedersen & Partners.
Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search & Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values of Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives.