ZRG Welcomes Julia Stone as Commercial Managing Director in London Office

Rochelle Park, NJ, February 27, 2024 – ZRG, the global leader in executive search, proudly announces the appointment of Julia Stone as Commercial Managing Director based in the London office. Julia joins the esteemed Consulting and Advisory team, bringing with her over 12 years of expertise in organizational culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership development, and transformation.

Throughout her career, Julia Stone has been dedicated to helping clients optimize their performance by aligning their culture with strategic goals. Her passion for empowering leaders and their teams to cultivate the skills and behaviors essential for driving results stems from a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of healthy and inclusive cultures within organizations.

Julia has played a pivotal role in engaging clients across a diverse range of sectors, including aviation, defense, consumer goods, financial services and healthcare. Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to fostering positive change have earned her recognition as a thought leader in the field.

Prior to entering consulting, Julia Stone spent eight years in commercial services and facilities management, collaborating with major corporates throughout the UK. Her roles during this period included client services and operations management, where she honed her skills in delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence.

"We are delighted to welcome Julia Stone to ZRG as our new Commercial Managing Director in London,” said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. “Julia's extensive expertise in organizational culture, DE&I, and leadership development will be invaluable as we continue to expand our Consulting and Advisory services. Julia's addition to our team further strengthens our ability to provide innovative and tailored solutions, and we are excited to see the impact she will make as we strive to be at the forefront of the global Talent Advisory industry."

"I am truly excited to join ZRG during this exciting phase of their journey. ZRG's dynamic, fast-growing organization and vibrant culture made the decision to join an easy one for me,” said Julia. “The consulting business is accelerating, and I couldn’t be prouder to bring my energy and experience to their team in the culture and leadership space. I am thrilled to work alongside a group of hugely talented individuals as we contribute to ZRG's vision for success. The passion and ambition here are palpable, and I look forward to the exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as we strive to be amongst the top global Talent Advisory firms.”

About ZRG

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is changing the way companies hire and manage talent. ZRG’s data-driven approach to executive and professional search has been changing the way clients think about how to find top talent. The company’s digital Zi platform combines talent intelligence, candidate insights, and process improvement to dramatically deliver executive searches quicker and with proven better results.

Today, with the help of private equity investor RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is among the fastest growing firms in the search industry and provides a full suite of retained search, on-demand talent, and consulting and advisory solutions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.