​Odgers is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm.

With more than 1,000 colleagues in 66 offices around the globe, Odgers is deeply committed to providing integrated leadership advisory services. Odgers focuses on recruiting, assessing and developing senior executives and board members who work across Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, with an emphasis on industry and functional specialisation. The firm also offers leadership assessment services to help clients build world-class leadership teams.

Odgers’ Leadership Advisory Practice helps executives and their teams improve performance. The firm’s unique assessment method, LeaderFit™, addresses critical business issues through leadership assessment and development, personal coaching, succession planning, and strategy consulting.

CHANIA STEMPOWSKI​
Joint Managing Director

Chania is the Managing Director for the Sub-Saharan Africa business where she advises clients on board and senior executive appointments across Africa. She leads the Retail & Consumer practice and has extensive experience across industries including Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Mining. Before entering the search industry, Chania spent several years abroad working in the financial services sector. She began her career at PWC in South Africa, where she completed her articles and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. 

LAUREN VAN HALDEREN​
Joint Managing Director

Lauren is the joint Managing Director for the Sub-Saharan Africa business where she is the lead Partner for the Board practice. Her search experience includes senior executive and board roles within the Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Manufacturing, Mining, Telecommunications and Public sectors. Over the years, Lauren has been responsible for senior appointments across Africa, Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom. Lauren is a member of the Odgers global advisory board.