Cassandra (De Cesare) Thomas
About Cassandra (De Cesare) Thomas
Cassandra (De Cesare) Thomas serves as the Strategy & Operations Manager for the Global Private Equity Business at Spencer Stuart. She has a diverse background in strategy consulting and operations, with previous roles at Intel Security, Avascent, and Lakeside Consulting Group.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Cassandra Thomas currently serves as the Strategy & Operations Manager for the Global Private Equity Business at Spencer Stuart. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational efficiency within the firm. Her role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the firm's capabilities in private equity, ensuring alignment with market trends and client needs.
Previous Experience at Avascent
Cassandra Thomas worked at Avascent in various capacities from 2016 to 2018. Initially, she served as a Strategy Analyst for 11 months, where she focused on strategic consulting projects. Following this role, she advanced to the position of Senior Analyst in Strategy Consulting, where she continued to develop her expertise in the consulting field for one year. Her time at Avascent provided her with significant exposure to strategy development in a consulting environment.
Educational Background
Cassandra Thomas graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Law (PPEL) from the University of Richmond. She also completed a minor in Leadership Studies. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, which contributed to her academic and cultural experience.
Early Career at Intel Security and Lakeside Consulting Group
Cassandra began her professional career as a Strategy Intern at Intel Security in 2014, where she gained foundational experience in strategy development for a month. Following this, she worked as a Consultant at Lakeside Consulting Group from 2015 to 2016, focusing on consulting projects while based at the University of Richmond. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in strategy and operations.
Experience at Spencer Stuart and Public Speaking Consulting
Before her current role, Cassandra served as a Business Development and Operations Associate at Spencer Stuart from 2018 to 2020. In addition, she worked as a Public Speaking Consultant at the University of Richmond from 2014 to 2016, where she helped students improve their public speaking skills. This combination of roles has equipped her with a diverse skill set in strategy, operations, and communication.