Pedersen & Partners Launches Family Business Practice Group and Appoints Marek Petruš as Global Head
January 6, 2026 – Pedersen & Partners, a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, announces the launch of its Family Business Practice Group to support the leadership needs of family-owned, family office-backed, and owner-led enterprises worldwide. Marek Petruš, Client Partner and long-standing advisor to family businesses, has been appointed Global Head of the Practice.
Family-owned and owner-managed businesses represent a significant share of economic activity across national economies, and their leadership and governance decisions have long-term implications for business continuity and growth. The Family Business Practice Group will focus on founder and next-generation transitions, executive succession planning, and leadership appointments for growth and transformation. The practice will serve clients across industries and business models, addressing the specific challenges that arise when family ownership structures and values intersect with professional management requirements.
“We have seen increased demand from family-owned and owner-managed businesses for executive search and strategic talent advisory services,” said Gary Williams, Equity Partner and CEO of Pedersen & Partners. “The launch of this dedicated practice represents our commitment to this market segment across all industry verticals and strengthens our ability to deliver the focused expertise these clients require.”
The practice brings together Executive Search and Leadership Consulting professionals across Pedersen & Partners' global network, combining local market knowledge and sector expertise with international reach to deliver leadership solutions tailored to each organization's context and stage of development. The team will advise businesses from founder-led organizations to multi-generational groups with complex governance structures.
“Our work is built on long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients,” said Marek Petruš, Client Partner and Global Head of Family Business Practice Group at Pedersen & Partners. “We invest time to understand each client’s ownership structure, governance model, culture, and succession priorities. This foundation enables us to identify leaders who can advance the business while preserving the values and culture that define it.”
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.