Cat Nadeau is a Leadership Advisory Consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates, based in New York. She specializes in helping high-growth, private equity-backed organizations turn leadership and team dynamics into a distinct competitive advantage. With a career rooted in the intersection of behavioral science and business performance, Cat advises boards, investors, and C-suite leaders on how to strategically scale their organizations. Her work focuses on pinpointing executive strengths and cultural opportunities to ensure the successful execution of an investment thesis. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds, Cat held senior advisory roles at MarketOnce and Summit Leadership Partners, where she used data-driven insights to strengthen leadership alignment and drive sustainable growth. She also served as a Principal in the Leadership Advisory Practice at Bespoke Partners, a firm focused exclusively on the private equity software sector. Cat’s approach is tech-enabled yet human-led, emphasizing the trust and clarity needed for teams to perform under pressure. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rochester, providing her with a sophisticated understanding of the psychological drivers behind high-performing organizational cultures.