Donald Sapienza
About Donald Sapienza
Donald Sapienza serves as the Finance Director for Leadership Advisory Services at Spencer Stuart in Chicago, Illinois, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in finance and leadership consulting, he has previously worked at Heidrick & Struggles and Transamerica, among others.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Donald Sapienza has served as Finance Director for Leadership Advisory Services at Spencer Stuart since 2019. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has contributed to the firm's financial strategy and operations for five years. His role involves overseeing financial management and supporting leadership advisory initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Donald Sapienza worked at Heidrick & Struggles as Global Finance Director for Leadership Consulting from 2012 to 2018. He also held the position of CFO at The Cambridge Group from 2003 to 2010. His earlier career included a role as Senior Business Analyst at Transamerica from 1990 to 1997 and as CFO at Glazer-Kennedy Insiders Circle from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Donald Sapienza holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from DePaul University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in finance and law.
Achievements in Financial Management
Donald Sapienza successfully executed and integrated eight acquisitions within eight months, achieving a $100 million revenue run rate in 18 months for a private equity build of a national brand IT CRM integration firm. He also led a private strategy consultancy to a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) before its sale to a public global media firm. Additionally, he achieved a 350% growth in a consulting practice by selecting, executing, and integrating four acquisitions.