Board Advisory Services
We advise family-owned companies, not-for-profit organisations and private capital-backed businesses as they discern how to unlock long-term value through their boards. Our board practice is committed to discovering what board diversity means in your organisation’s unique context and how it ties in with your strategic focus. Our diagnostic tools and frameworks are designed to optimise board effectiveness by opening new areas for what we call “constructive inclusion”. To strengthen a future-focused outlook and prudently explore new possibilities, we leverage our global network to build thoughtfully curated advisory boards. Our mission is always to connect the power of human potential to the growth and transformation of your organisation.
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
- Ryunosuke Satoro
Board Effectiveness
Effective boards unlock value for shareholders. Engage us for a strategic review and holistic assessment of your board.
Board Composition
Work with us to curate a diverse, high-caliber board that will unlock long term value for your organization.
Advisory Boards
Tap into our global network of experienced professionals to expand your perspective on what is possible.
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Strategic Talent Assessment
Identify the business critical roles tomorrow vs today. Make timely, data-driven decisions now to secure future value drivers.
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Internal Development Roadmaps
Harness the collective experience of your leaders to create a future-focused development journey for tomorrow's leaders.
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External Executive Search
Secure a strong bench of business critical leadership talent now, whilst honoring the value created by your current leaders.
Succession & Search
Whether you are a third-generation, family-owned conglomerate seeking to institutionalise leadership succession or a venture-backed business expanding into new markets for the first time, we are here to accompany you as you build your legacy. We work with you to carefully define the talent your organisation needs to be future-ready, asses your existing capabilities and activate our global network to attract and develop the transformational team that will move your organisation from strategy to reality.
“If you’re going to live, leave behind a legacy. Make an impact on the world that can never be erased.”
- Maya Angelou
“Good leaders build products. Great leaders build cultures. Good leaders deliver results. Great leaders develop people. Good leaders have vision. Great leaders have values. Good leaders are role models at work. Great leaders are role models in life."
- Adam Grant
Leadership
Leaders know that their role is not only to define a vision for what is possible, but to bring others along on the journey. For transformation to bear real fruit, each individual within an organisation is faced with making the choice of how they connect with change. Our executive coaching and leadership development practice therefore takes a whole person / whole team approach. We work with leaders and their teams to bring out the full potential of the individual, not only for the benefit of the collective, but to create meaningful moments of transformation that transcend their work identity. Always in services of connecting human potential with collective growth and transformation.
Executive Coaching
Empower your leaders to unlock their full potential and drive sustainable organizational success.
Transformational
Cultivate self-awareness, overcome blind spots, and develop essential leadership skills.
Collaborative
Build a trusted partnership to drive positive, lasting change for the individual and the organization.
Results-Oriented
Measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness and business performance.
Meet our Founder
Tamara Sigerhall is passionate about elevating world-class Asian leaders, especially female talent, to make an impact in a global corporate setting. Her coaching and leadership development work is based on her philosophy of a leadership style of “constructive inclusion”, which harnesses the gift of the individual for the benefit of the collective. She brings a unique blend of experience across corporate law, leadership development and executive search to her work with Founders, Boards and CEOs. Tamara’s curiosity for people and what it takes for a team to bring out the best in each individual, eventually led her to HR consulting. From a career as an England & Wales qualified lawyer with Linklaters in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai to a human capital consultant with Korn Ferry in Singapore, Tamara has worked across Asia continuously for 22 years. She has built lasting connections with a broad network of executives across a range of industries.
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Tamara Sigerhall, Founder and Managing Partner
Sabeena Nayyar
Chief Business Officer
Known for driving operational excellence and fostering cohesive teams, Sabeena is dedicated to creating innovative, efficient solutions that support CGT Partners’ mission. Sabeena brings extensive operational leadership experience from both multinational corporations and dynamic, high-growth start-ups. Her career spans roles at Airwallex, Korn Ferry, ST Telemedia Connect, and the British Chamber of Commerce, where she mastered cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning. Her global experience and strategic acumen make her an invaluable asset in ensuring seamless business operations and sustained growth.
Sharan Choudhary,
Partner, Co-Founder
Sharan brings an astute talent lens and excellent judgment to his craft as an executive search partner. Sharan has over a decade-long track record with Egon Zehnder, Spencer Stuart and Korn Ferry, placing C-suite executives across Asia. An MBA graduate from Singapore Management University, Sharan understands the unique needs of organizations, identifying the exceptional candidates who can drive growth and innovation. Sharan cultivates meaningful, personal relationships within his professional network across Founders, Boards and CEO’s. He understands that it is never just about matching resumes to job descriptions. Sharan takes the time to understand the whole person and how their personal drivers connect with an organisation’s strategic agenda, resulting in long-term value creation. His clients value his contribution to building high-performing leadership teams that can navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s business landscape.
Gunnar Jaschik,
Partner
Gunnar’s trademark blend of strategic acumen, grit and empathy make him a strong sparring partner for Founders, Boards and CEO’s looking to map the path between strategy and reality. Gunnar has helped organisations at different stages in their growth journey align their top teams with strategy sessions. His forward-thinking approach makes him a valuable partner for leaders looking to embed a growth mind-set during disruptive times. As a trusted coach and engaging facilitator, Gunnar works with leaders and their teams to be stewards of a culture that jointly owns and executes. A seasoned leadership and change consultant with firms like KPMG and Korn Ferry, Gunnar has a rich and diverse toolbox of scientifically backed diagnostic tools and frameworks (e.g., Hogan, customer journey mapping, organizational network analysis) to craft tailored solutions for clients.
Anette Murphy,
Head of Operations
A founder and entrepreneur in her own right, Anette is a valued partner to our partners, clients and executives. Prior to joining CGT Partners, Anette held operational leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, where she supported the Managing Partner for Southeast Asia, as well as a team of Executive Assistants. She has first-hand experience recruiting for the Digital McKinsey Practice across Asia-Pacific. Anette is fluent in English, Swedish and Spanish.
CGT Partners was created with one purpose in mind: to connect human potential with collective growth and transformation. We partner with Founders, Boards and CEOs to envision what’s possible and build the high performing, engaged teams that make it a reality.
Our partners have built lasting, authentic connections within their verticals and are experts in global best practice in leadership assessment, talent development and executive search. We are passionate about tailoring our solutions, meeting our clients where they are in their growth journey, and providing access to exceptional talent.
Our solutions are never cookie-cutter and always tailored to where your organisation is on its journey. We leverage the eco-system of the network of CGT Partners to offer you global best practice of what human capital consulting has to offer.
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TESTIMONIAL
What Our Customer Says
We are proud to share some feedback we have received from our valued clients who have worked with us as their boutique advisor to Boards & CEOs. Here is what they have to say about their experience with us at CGT Partners.
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