Professional Summary

Lynton brings a rare combination of executive leadership, private equity, board governance, executive search, and coaching experience to his work with senior leaders and executives in transition. Over the course of his career, he has served as a private equity portfolio company CEO, a general manager with multinational corporations, a board member for public, private, civic, and charitable organizations, a private equity senior associate, and an executive recruiter, mentor, and coach. This broad perspective allows him to provide clients with practical, market-tested guidance grounded in firsthand experience navigating leadership challenges, organizational transformation, executive hiring, and career advancement.

Approach / Philosophy

Lynton believes that successful executive transitions begin with thoughtful reflection and strategic planning. He encourages leaders to use times of transition as opportunities to evaluate their professional goals, clarify their desired next chapter, and define the unique value they bring to an organization. His coaching focuses on helping executives develop a clear and compelling leadership brand while creating a strategy that aligns their experience, aspirations, and market opportunities. Whether pursuing a full-time executive role, board position, consulting engagement, or phased retirement, he helps clients position themselves for success with confidence and purpose.

Highlights from Professional Career

Lynton has built a distinguished career leading organizations, advising executives, and helping companies identify and develop exceptional leadership talent. He previously served as CEO and President of private equity-backed companies and held General Manager roles with full P&L responsibility for several leading multinational consumer products organizations. His experience also includes serving on the boards of privately held, publicly traded, civic, and charitable organizations, providing strategic guidance during periods of growth and transformation.

Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Associate with a highly regarded boutique private equity firm, where he gained extensive experience in acquisitions, divestitures, and IPO-related activities. He also served as Executive Vice President of a top five executive search firm, giving him deep insight into executive assessment, talent acquisition, and leadership market trends.

Today, as Managing Partner of Edwards Executive Search & Development, Mr. Edwards leads executive search and leadership advisory engagements across a wide range of industries. He has successfully placed more than 350 executives in leadership positions and is widely recognized for his work in executive mentoring, coaching, leadership effectiveness, and transition management. An International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coach, he has been recognized as a Best-in-Class executive coach by a leading executive coaching and outplacement organization.

Education Credentials

His credentials include Certified Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt (SSBBP), Strategic Organizational Leadership Certification (SOLC), Diversity Management Certification (DMC), and Accredited Career Coach designation through the International Coach Federation. He is also a certified administrator and interpreter of Hogan® Assessments, enabling him to provide clients with science-based insights into leadership behavior, motivations, and organizational fit.

He participated in Harvard University's Leadership Program as a Danforth Fellow, holds an MBA from Washington University's Olin Graduate School of Business, and a BA from Colgate University. He is the author of “It's All About the Fit®: A Practical Guide to Hiring an Executive Who Will Increase Your Company's Value.”