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Public & Social Sector

Public institutions — from universities to NGOs to trade associations — have never played a more prominent role in society. At the same time, the operating models of these organizations have had to adapt to a more complex funding landscape amid heightened public scrutiny and expectations. The leaders of these institutions are under pressure to drive significant cultural and operational change in entirely new environments. 

Egon Zehnder’s Public and Social Service (PSS) Practice uses its global reach and long experience in the space to help a wide range of public institutions assess their organizational structure, design role descriptions that reflect this new reality, and build leadership teams that have the competencies and the commitment essential for success today. We work to structure our PSS engagement teams so that they include consultants who have both the requisite expertise and networks and a personal interest in your organization’s mission. We have had the privilege of working with hundreds of the world’s leading public organizations on their leadership journeys and we look forward to working on yours.


Public & Social Sector Capabilities

Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure is an essential pillar of economic development and a more equitable society. The challenge for leaders lies in strategically investing in the right areas, especially amidst the emergence…

Public Finance

The Public Finance industry faces several challenges, from a volatile global economy to regulatory scrutiny, and to developments in the digital ecosystem. In most cases, finance ministries, tax and customs…

Public Health

The Public Health sector is committed to delivering essential services to underserved populations, concentrating on policy development, advocacy, and securing funding, ensuring equitable healthcare access and well-being for a substantial…

Public Administration

Governments form the cornerstone of societal functioning, addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by humanity today. At the same time, public sector leadership navigates its own challenges, such…

Economic, Social & Human Development

Holistic development encapsulates advancing the richness of all aspects of life – economic, social, and human development. In a world with vast inequities, action must be taken to improve quality…

Environment & Sustainability

Over the past decade, climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, and an evolution in public attitudes have given environment and sustainability a greater urgency, moving it higher up the public agenda. We…

Education & Research

The Education sector, spanning K-12, higher education, adult education, and skills development training, is undergoing a crucial transformation. Institutions with substantial budgets and intellectual property portfolios must adapt to a…

Arts, Culture & Sports

Arts, Culture and Sports play a vital role in capturing and energizing the collective imagination of our communities and help inspire and shape the society we live in. While Arts…

Interest Representation & Public Affairs

At a time when the marketplace of opinion has never been more chaotic, associations play a critical role by helping their members develop a cohesive perspective, communicating that perspective to…


Public & Social Sector Consultants


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