Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), a global leadership advisory firm, has hired Gemma Burgess as managing director and co-leader of its global real estate practice.
Based in Chicago and New York, Burgess brings 20 years of research and consulting experience across private equity, investment banking, investment management, and real estate investment trusts.
She joins RRA from human resources consultancy Ferguson Partners, where she spent 16 years, later serving as CEO and vice chair. Mr. Burgess also previously served as president of the company's U.S. search operations.
Earlier in his career, he worked in non-executive searches for Hanson Green and executive searches for Ramsey Hall.
“Having Gemma as part of the Russell Reynolds leadership team brings innovative thinking and well-crafted insights to our teammates and clients in the real estate industry and beyond. Her experience With our knowledge and expertise, we are well-positioned to navigate the new year's more challenging times than ever before.'' “Together, we are transforming the global real estate landscape and driving business growth.'' Russell Reynolds said Deb Barbanell, co-leader of Associates' global real estate practice.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in New York, RRA has more than 600 consultants in 47 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. In addition to executive search, board search, and leadership succession services, the company provides a variety of leadership performance services including DEI, culture advisory, assessment and benchmarking, development and transition, team effectiveness, and executive mentoring. I am.
“I am ready to do everything I can to help my clients navigate the dynamic and challenging real estate environment,” said Mr. Burgess. “My experience, combined with my team's functional expertise and industry knowledge across the private market, positions us to advise the top leaders in the global real estate industry.”
