Oana Vickers (Atodiresei)
About Oana Vickers (Atodiresei)
Oana Vickers is a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, specializing in executive search and leadership advisory projects in the Technology, Media, Telecoms, and Services sectors. She has a diverse background in research and support roles, including volunteer work during the Covid-19 pandemic and various positions in notable organizations.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Oana Vickers serves as a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on executive search and leadership advisory projects, particularly within the Technology, Media, Telecoms, and Services sectors. Her work involves navigating the complexities of these industries and providing strategic insights to clients. Vickers has been with Spencer Stuart for a total of four years, having previously worked as an Associate in the TMT practice and Technology Officer function from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Volunteering
Vickers has a background in healthcare, having volunteered as A&E Clinical Support during the Covid-19 pandemic with the NHS from 2020 to 2021. This role involved providing critical support in emergency settings in London, England. Additionally, she was deployed with St John Ambulance, further demonstrating her commitment to community service during a challenging time.
Educational Background
Oana Vickers has a diverse educational background. She earned a BA (1st) in American Studies from Babes Bolyai University, where she studied International Relations, Politics, and Sociology from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her studies at UCL, obtaining an MA in Identity from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies between 2011 and 2013. Vickers also completed the CORe Credential of Readiness program at Harvard Business School Online, focusing on Analytics and Accounting in 2021-2022.
Career Progression and Roles
Vickers has held various positions throughout her career, starting as an intern at the British Council in 2009. She gained experience as a Researcher (Associate) at eg.1 from 2015 to 2016 and later worked as a Senior Analyst at Norman Broadbent Group from 2016 to 2018. In 2018, she joined Norman Broadbent Group as an Associate in Research & Insight before transitioning to Spencer Stuart. Her career reflects a consistent focus on research and insight roles across multiple organizations.
Professional Philosophy and Outlook
Oana Vickers believes in the transformative power of extraordinary talent to shape industries. She advocates for maintaining an optimistic outlook in both her personal and professional life. Vickers enjoys the dynamic nature of her work, which involves continuous change and new challenges, reflecting her adaptability and commitment to growth in her field.