Laila Shetty Geht
About Laila Shetty Geht
Laila Shetty Geht serves as the Director of Associates at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2022. She has an extensive background in professional development and consulting, with previous roles at McKinsey & Company, Korn/Ferry International, and Heidrick & Struggles.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Laila Shetty Geht serves as the Director of Associates at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she oversees the management and development of associates within the firm. Her role involves strategic planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the professional growth and performance of associates.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Laila Shetty Geht worked at McKinsey & Company as a Professional Development Manager from 2017 to 2022. In this role, she focused on the development and training of consulting professionals. Prior to that, she was a Senior Associate at Korn/Ferry International from 2013 to 2017, where she contributed to executive search and talent management.
Educational Background
Laila Shetty Geht holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Barnard College, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also attended Columbia University during the same period. Later, she earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting and an MS in Taxation from Fordham Gabelli School of Business from 2008 to 2010.
Early Career Experience
Laila Shetty Geht began her career as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Pfizer from 2003 to 2005. She then transitioned to Deloitte, where she worked as a Tax Consultant from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Development Officer at Columbia University from 2006 to 2009, focusing on fundraising and alumni relations.
Professional Development Roles
Throughout her career, Laila Shetty Geht has held various roles that emphasize professional development. After her time at Deloitte, she worked as an Associate at Heidrick & Struggles from 2012 to 2013, further enhancing her expertise in talent management and organizational development.