Rise of the Chief of Staff: The CEO’s ‘Eyes and Ears’

Beagan Wilcox Volz, Published October 6, 2025

October, 2025

In the Media

IGNITES: “This role is becoming more popular at asset managers and in financial services broadly,” said Jeanne Branthover, managing partner and head of DHR’s global financial services practice.

Asset managers look for candidates who think strategically, can expertly handle special projects and understand the importance of confidentiality, said Branthover, who has conducted chief of staff searches for clients.

“This is not an administrative role,” she said.

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