Lisa Maxwell is a founding partner of Gerard Stewart, an executive search firm serving the human capital industry. For more than a decade, she has been a trusted advisor to multinational, public sector and private-equity backed staffing and professional services organizations seeking guidance on critical boardroom issues, including CEO search and succession planning. Having placed dozens of CEOs across the human capital industry, including global leaders recognized on the Staffing Industry 100 list, she is an established expert on senior leadership search. She is a frequent contributor to industry magazines and has served as a featured speaker at multiple events. A 20-year industry veteran, Maxwell was recognized on the Staffing 100 list for three years.