Perrett Laver appoints Shea as new managing partner in Germany

International executive search firm Perrett Laver has announced the appointment of Dr Nicole Shea (pictured) as its new managing partner, Germany, to head up its growing presence in the country.

Shea started her role in the company’s new Berlin office on 1 September.

A German national, she joins Perrett Laver from the Council for European Studies at Columbia University (CES), where she had served as executive director and founder of the journal EuropeNow since 2015. In her role, she oversaw the renowned annual International Conference of Europeanists, the prestigious  World Society Foundation Global Fellowships,  the Mellon-Dissertation Completion Fellowships as well as numerous research networks and publications.

Perrett Laver said the company will continue to improve diverse representation in leadership, seeking to bring greater inclusion and vision to purpose-driven sectors.

Perrett Laver operates across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA.

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