NEW YORK (October 27, 2025) – Leading talent advisory firm DHR Global is pleased to announce that Jeanne Branthover has been named Vice Chairman. Jeanne will continue to serve as Managing Partner of DHR’s Global Financial Services practice during a transition period and will partner closely with the firm’s talent acquisition team to identify, hire, and support the next-generation leader of the practice. As Vice Chairman, she will take on an expanded advisory role, contributing to DHR’s continued growth, succession planning, and strategic initiatives, while continuing to advise clients and lead searches at the highest level.
Jeanne is a seasoned executive search leader who works with prominent organizations to recruit board and senior executives. An entrepreneur at heart, Jeanne joined DHR Global through the acquisition of her search firm and went on to lead the firm’s New York office before assuming her current practice leadership roles. In 2020, Jeanne founded Women @ DHR, the firm’s global women’s group that fosters connection, professional growth, and advocacy for women across the organization. In her new capacity as Vice Chairman, she will continue to lead this initiative.
“Jeanne is a trailblazer in our industry and a force for connection within our firm,” said Priya Taneja. “Her commitment to advancing women in executive search has enriched both DHR and the firm’s culture. I look forward to leveraging her expertise as we evolve our talent acquisition strategy and drive forward other key initiatives, while she continues to bring her client-focused approach to every search she leads.”
Jeanne has been named one of the World’s Top 50 Most Influential Headhunters by BusinessWeek. She was featured as a panelist at the Bloomberg Markets Most Influential Summit and a recipient of the College of Education Award by the University of Maryland Alumni Association. She has served as the United Way’s first female President of The Community Fund, sits on the University of Maryland College of Education Board of Visitors and the Concordia Advisory Council, is a Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Trustee, and a leader in the United States Croquet Association.
About DHR
DHR is a leading, privately held provider of executive search, leadership consulting, and emerging leader search services, operating in 60+ markets across 22 countries. With deep expertise across more than 20 industries and functions, DHR delivers talent solutions through consultants with firsthand industry experience. For over 35 years, the firm has been known for being connected, accountable, and client-focused, and ready to deliver the right talent, fast. DHR has been recognized by Forbes, Inc., Aetna, Newsweek, and Hunt Scanlon for its performance, culture, and growth. Learn more at dhrglobal.com.