Olivia Liang is a Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, currently leading executive search and leadership advisory initiatives from the firm’s Shenzhen office. With nearly two decades of experience in the top-tier global search industry, Olivia has built a distinguished career focusing on high-level placements and strategic talent advisory across the Greater China region. Prior to her current role, she spent seven years as an Executive Director in Shanghai and nearly a decade at Heidrick & Struggles, where she rose from Associate to Principal. Her deep understanding of leadership dynamics and market trends in China makes her a trusted advisor to multinational corporations and domestic firms alike. Olivia holds a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Psychology and Economics from Cornell University and is an alumna of the Northfield Mount Hermon School.