Sara Vermeir is the Practice Leader for Global Development at Russell Reynolds Associates, based in Brussels. She specializes in conducting international executive searches for multinational institutions, major NGOs, and impact-driven organizations operating at the intersection of the public and private sectors. With a mission to transform global leadership, Sara is a prominent champion of sustainability and DE&I initiatives within the firm. Her background includes extensive experience in impact investing as the Director of Business Development and Private Equity Manager at Incofin Investment Management, where she managed funds focused on inclusive progress in emerging markets. Sara began her career as a consultant at Bain & Company in Brussels and Boston, specializing in private equity due diligence. She was recognized as a Fellow of Belgium's "40 under 40" and holds a Civil Engineering degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Ghent University, as well as executive education from Harvard Business School.