Ina Kota
About Ina Kota
Ina Kota serves as the Global Head of Quality & Market Insights at Spencer Stuart, where she leads a global quality program and manages a diverse team. She has a background in communications and research, with previous roles at the International Monetary Fund and McKinsey & Company.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Ina Kota serves as the Global Head of Quality & Market Insights at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she leads the global quality program, which focuses on gathering insights related to the 'voice of the client' across more than 30 countries. She manages a team of over 25 staff members located in various regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Kota develops thought leadership and sets goals for quality measures, establishing methodologies aimed at enhancing client service quality.
Previous Experience at International Monetary Fund
Ina Kota worked at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a Communications Officer from 2005 to 2007 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Her responsibilities included managing communications strategies and engaging with stakeholders. Prior to this role, she served as a Board Officer for the IMF Executive Board from 1999 to 2000, where she contributed to board operations and communications.
Career at McKinsey & Company
Kota has extensive experience at McKinsey & Company, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Global Research & Communications Director from 2009 to 2015 and as a Global Communications & Research Specialist from 2007 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she was a Senior Knowledge Associate from 2000 to 2003. Throughout her tenure, she focused on research, communications, and knowledge management, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Ina Kota studied at the University of Toronto, Trinity College, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Economics from 1992 to 1996. She furthered her education at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), obtaining a Master's degree in Global Economic Policy & Monetary Theory from 1998 to 2000. In 2023, she completed a Diversity certificate in Business Administration and Management at Cornell University. Additionally, she studied Opera performance at The Juilliard School from 1999 to 2001.
Board and Community Involvement
Ina Kota served as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Head of Investment at the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she was involved in strategic decision-making and investment initiatives aimed at supporting the organization's mission and community outreach efforts.