Roberta Zeme is a Research Director and Market Expert at Russell Reynolds Associates, based in Milan. With over 25 years of experience in the executive search industry, she specializes in high-level assignments within the consumer sector, including fashion, retail, and media. Roberta is responsible for the end-to-end search process, from strategy development to final candidate selection for C-suite roles. In addition to her search expertise, she is a member of the firm’s European team for research development, where she recruits and trains new researchers. Roberta is also a Professional Counselor and a member of Assocounseling, offering expertise in career advising and professional transitions. Before joining Russell Reynolds in 2000, she worked as an editor and project manager in the publishing industry.