Miranda Pode
About Miranda Pode
Miranda Pode is the Chief Client Officer at Spencer Stuart, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in leadership advisory roles, having previously held positions at Egon Zehnder and Spencer Stuart, and has a strong academic background in American Studies and business.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Miranda Pode serves as the Chief Client Officer at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on client engagement and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery. Her extensive experience in leadership advisory services contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Spencer Stuart
Prior to her current role, Miranda Pode worked at Spencer Stuart as Co-Head of Global Leadership Advisory Services from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she was also a member of the Board and CEO Practice, where she contributed to the development of leadership strategies for various organizations.
Career at Egon Zehnder
Miranda Pode held several positions at Egon Zehnder, including Partner and Co-Head of the Global Financial Services Practice from 2018 to 2021. She also served as Managing Partner in London from 2013 to 2018 and as Consultant and Partner from 2006 to 2013. Her roles involved advising clients on leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Educational Background
Miranda Pode earned her Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies from the University of Nottingham, where she studied from 1983 to 1986. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in American Studies from Boston College from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, she completed her MBA at London Business School from 1994 to 1996.
Early Career Experience
Miranda Pode began her career at D.F. King & Co. as a Senior Consultant from 1992 to 1997. She then transitioned to Sainsbury's, where she served as General Manager from 1997 to 2003. Following this, she worked at Marks and Spencer as General Manager of Marketing & Strategy in the Food Division from 2004 to 2006.