Odgers has acquired Ridgeway Partners LLC, a U.S.-based executive search firm focused on financial services and board advisory, adding Ridgeway’s team to Odgers’ U.S. business and expanding the firm’s platform in leadership search and advisory.
The combined organization is positioned to deepen coverage across banking and capital markets, asset, wealth and alternative investments, private equity, fintech, and board services. Odgers said the deal strengthens its ability to advise boards and senior leaders where capital allocation, governance, and strategy converge, and enhances its reach in major financial centers including New York and other global hubs served by Odgers’ broader network.
Odgers said the acquisition further strengthens its Global Financial Services and Board Advisory Practices by pairing Ridgeway’s U.S. specialization with Odgers’ international footprint spanning 59 offices across 33 countries. The company also noted that Ridgeway Partners was established in 2004 as an informal affiliation of two separate businesses in the U.S. and the U.K., and that this transaction applies only to Ridgeway Partners LLC, the U.S.-based entity.
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“We’re thrilled to welcome Ridgeway Partners’ talented team to the firm. They’ve earned an outstanding reputation for expert advice and a passionate commitment to client service—an approach shared by Odgers. Uniting our teams is a natural fit that will enhance the knowledge, reach, and impact we provide to clients,” said Kennon Kincaid, Chief Executive Officer, Odgers US. “Together, we are building an executive search and leadership advisory platform aligned with how capital-driven decisions are made today—and how they impact every sector our clients operate in.”
Kennon Kincaid
Chief Executive Officer, Odgers US
“Joining forces with Odgers marks an exciting next chapter for Ridgeway Partners. Our shared commitment to excellence and client service creates a powerful platform to deliver even greater value. Together, we offer deep sector expertise with global reach to help clients build exceptional leadership teams and Boards capable of leading for the future,” said Charles F. Preusse, Managing Partner, Ridgeway Partners US.
Charles F. Preusse
Managing Partner, Ridgeway Partners US
