Kai Hammerich

Kai Hammerich is a prominent executive search and leadership consultant who currently serves as the Managing Partner for Denmark at Spencer Stuart, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm.1

Professional Background

Kai Hammerich leads Spencer Stuart's Copenhagen office and is a member of the firm's CEO, Boards, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices.1 He is recognized as a trusted advisor to top corporate leaders, assisting them with:

• Executive search
• CEO succession and onboarding
• Board and C-suite leadership
• Diversity initiatives to improve performance
• Cultural transformation

His expertise spans across large global companies (Fortune 1000), fast-growth businesses, and private equity-owned firms.1 Notably, Businessweek has recognized Kai as one of the Most Influential Headhunters globally.1

Education and Authorship

Kai holds impressive academic credentials:

• M.B.A. with distinction from Kellogg Business School at Northwestern University
• MSc. in business economics from Aarhus University1

He is also a published author, having co-written "Fish Can't See Water" (Wiley, 2013) with communications expert Richard D. Lewis. This book, which explores the influence of national culture on organizational culture, won the Management Book of the Year for Denmark in 2013.1

Current Focus

In his role at Spencer Stuart, Kai Hammerich is deeply involved in addressing pressing challenges faced by businesses in Denmark and globally. He contributes to discussions on topics such as:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) leadership in Denmark
• Integration of international executives in Danish companies
• Geopolitical risks and their impact on boardroom decisions23

Kai's expertise and insights are highly valued in the business community, particularly in areas of leadership development, board effectiveness, and navigating complex global business environments.