Wendy Spalding is a seasoned executive search and leadership advisor with more than 30 years of experience guiding organisations through critical board, C‑suite, and leadership appointments. She is known for her ability to navigate complex talent markets, build trust with stakeholders, and deliver exceptional leaders through rigorous assessment, strategic insight, and a personalised approach.

Professional Focus

  • Over 30 years of experience in executive search, talent advisory, and executive coaching
  • Deep expertise in C‑suite and board recruitment, leadership development, talent strategy, talent mapping research, and critical market intelligence
  • Background in HR and management consulting, including talent management, interim recruitment, career coaching and facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
  • Long-standing commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion
  • Respected thought leader and author of global white paper “Securing the Future: How global organisations are tackling the challenge of hiring the next CEO and executive team”

Business Expertise

  • Managing Director at an executive search and advisory firm providing talent sourcing solutions throughout Africa; part of a global alliance of top independent executive search firms
  • Interim Recruitment Manager at Standard Bank Group
  • Operations Executive at The Oval Office, part of global workforce solutions group Adcorp

Additional Expertise

  • Consumer & Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Technology
  • Education & Social Impact
  • Executive Coaching
  • CEO & Board Services

Education & Certifications

  • Master’s Diploma in human resource management (MDip HRM) from University of Johannesburg
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology and education from University of South Africa (UNISA)
  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Certificate in Vocational Coaching Training Program, International Coach Academy (ICA)
  • Certificate in Systemic Organisational, Executive, Group, Team & Board Coaching, Beckett McInroy
  • Certificate in Ontological Coaching and Leadership in Action, Ontological Coaching Institute

Affiliations & Awards

  • Founding Member, South African 30% Club
  • Director and Deputy Chair, School Aid South Africa
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