Dr. Egon P. S. Zehnder deceased at the age of 91

Dr. Egon P. S. Zehnder, founder of the well-known, now globally active executive search and leadership advisory firm, passed away on November 16 surrounded by his family. Zehnder is survived by his wife Brigitte and their five children Dominik, Andreas, Sven, Peter and Heidi as well as 16 grandchildren.

Mourning for the company founder

"Our thoughts are with his family," says Chairwoman Jill Ader. "Egon was an outstanding entrepreneurial personality, a brilliant mind who was characterized by exceptional warmth and cordiality." Global CEO Ed Camara also calls it a privilege to have known the Swiss entrepreneur. "Egon laid the foundation of the company where we have found a professional home. We owe him much and mourn with his family."

Egon P. S. Zehnder: A Pioneer

Born on April 12, 1930, at the age of 34, Harvard graduate Egon Zehnder founded a company that over the course of his life developed into a leading global player among executive search firms. Unlike the competition, Zehnder relied early on equal partnership, part of a clearly defined set of values that is still valid today. As early as 1976, he transferred his shares to equal partners, and in 2000 he left the company, to which he remained closely attached. Jill Ader: "His personality shaped one of the core values of our company: generosity." Ed Camara: "Egon's entrepreneurial pioneering spirit made our one-firm model possible. His values have guided and continue to guide our firm, which bears his name."

Source: www.egonzehnder.com