Jean Chiswick
About Jean Chiswick
Jean Chiswick is a Financial/Corporate Officer Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart, specializing in executive search and leadership advisory within the APAC region. With nearly two decades of experience, she has held various roles in talent acquisition and leadership consulting across prominent firms.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Jean Chiswick serves as the Financial/Corporate Officer Practice Leader for the Asia-Pacific region and as a Consumer/Retail Practice Consultant for Australia and New Zealand at Spencer Stuart. In this role, which he has held since 2018, he leads the APAC CFO team, focusing on a diverse range of clients, including public companies, private equity firms, and family-owned businesses. His responsibilities include aligning leadership talent with organizational needs, ensuring that clients receive tailored advisory services.
Previous Experience at Spencer Stuart
Prior to his current position, Jean Chiswick held several roles at Spencer Stuart. He worked as a Senior Associate from 2014 to 2016 in Singapore and as a Research Director in Australia from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as an Associate from 2010 to 2014 in Sydney, New South Wales. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to various practices, including Risk & Assurance, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Education, and Professional Services.
Experience at Korn/Ferry Futurestep
Jean Chiswick has a background in talent acquisition and management from his time at Korn/Ferry Futurestep. He worked as a Managing Associate in Financial Services from 2006 to 2008 and held roles as a Talent Acquisition Manager for Diageo in 2008 and as a Talent Acquisition Consultant for AAPT from 2004 to 2006. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in executive search and leadership advisory.
Educational Background
Jean Chiswick studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Science with a focus on Psychology. This educational background has provided him with insights into human behavior, which is beneficial in his roles in executive search and leadership advisory.
Professional Focus and Passion
With nearly two decades of experience in executive search and leadership advisory, Jean Chiswick emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership talent with organizational needs. He is particularly passionate about facilitating the return of Australian expatriates to significant roles in local companies, leveraging their international experience to benefit organizations in Australia.