Gene Head is a Managing Director specializing in leadership within Higher Education and Global Nonprofit organizations. His expertise spans strategic leadership and economic development, areas in which he has built a strong record of success.

Driven by determination and a deep commitment to strategic alignment, Gene has led more than 350 executive searches for positions including CEO, COO, CFO, and Vice President. His clients include the University of California System, the University of Alabama System, the University of Texas at Austin, the United Nations, International Justice Mission, Compassion International, Mercy Ships, the Berkeley National Laboratory, and numerous private foundations globally.

Throughout his career, Gene has intentionally focused on developing and preparing executive leaders across diverse sectors. He has advised clients in high-potential leadership development, succession planning, and large-scale organizational assessment and evaluation. Recognized as an expert in sustainable transformation, his work centers on enterprise-wide change initiatives, C-suite development, and building high-performing, strategically aligned executive teams within Higher Education and the global Nonprofit sector. The large number of repeat clients in his portfolio reflects the lasting impact of his work.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Brock School of Business at Samford University, where he also serves on the Advisory Board. Gene is active on several non-profit boards, including one dedicated to missions and economic development within Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.

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