Davonne Helmer
Managing Director
Davonne Helmer, a senior member of ZRG Partners' Human Resources Officers Practice (and former Practice Leader 2021-2024), works across industries on a wide array of search engagements, including CHRO/Chief People Officer, Chief Talent Officer, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Data and Workforce Analytics, Board Directors, Lean Leaders and President roles. A 20-year veteran of professional services, Davonne possesses sector expertise in healthcare, hospitality, consumer products, insurance, industrial, retail and luxury, energy, technology, financial services and transportation.
Davonne has held leadership roles in benefits administration outsourcing, talent, business process consulting, and growth at Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson). She was a member of the Practice Leadership Team in one of the fastest growing businesses within the company, and managed quality, learning, and recruiting for various client teams across various lines of business across North America. More recently in executive search at RSR Partners, Davonne was a leader the firm’s Human Capital Practice as well as its Diversity Consulting and analytics initiatives. She was also a member of the firm’s Hospitality, Sports, and Healthcare Practices.
Prior to RSR Partners, she was the director of marketing operations for Top Line Impact, a strategic sales effectiveness consulting firm serving Fortune 500 companies and professional service organizations.
Davonne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gordon College. She served as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Stony Brook School from 2008 until 2012.
