Lauren M. Doliva, PhD, is a Partner Emerita at Heidrick & Struggles, based in the San Francisco office. With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years at the firm, she is a cornerstone of the CEO & Board, Consumer, and Private Equity Practices. Lauren has held significant leadership positions within the firm, including serving as the Global Managing Partner of the Human Resources Officers Practice and Managing Partner of the Chief Advisor Network. Her expertise lies in advising boards and CEOs on high-stakes leadership transitions and strategic development. In her current role as Partner Emeritus, she continues to serve as an executive coach and strategic advisor, leveraging her deep experience in global talent management to support growth-oriented organizations and their leaders.