Shaping the Future of Leadership with Odgers Berndtson

Leadership as the Cornerstone of Transformation

According to Luís Sítima, leadership is the driving force behind both organisational and societal transformation. “Leadership, by definition, is the ability to anticipate the future, inspire others, and consistently deliver results. If we don’t anticipate, we are followers. If we don’t inspire, we won’t have followers. And if we don’t deliver, we won’t have credibility,” he explains.

The company’s integrated approach addresses the full spectrum of leadership challenges, offering solutions across five key areas:

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  Executive Search: Identifying and selecting top-level leaders for roles such as CEOs and executive board members.
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  Leadership Development: Enhancing individual and team capabilities through coaching, assessments, and tailored development programs.
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  Organisational and Talent Consulting: Designing organisational models and strategies that maximise talent potential and align with business objectives.
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  Board Solutions: Building effective boards to strengthen corporate governance and long-term value creation.
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  RAY.BBDM: Recruiting and developing talent for critical future roles, leveraging expertise in HR tech and talent assessment.

A Management Team Focused on Excellence

Odgers Berndtson Portugal’s success is driven by its dynamic and highly experienced management team, comprising five partners with diverse expertise spanning leadership, executive search, organisational consulting, governance, and talent development. Their combined backgrounds—from strategic consulting at firms like McKinsey to senior leadership roles in human resources and finance—enable the team to deliver world-class solutions tailored to clients’ needs. This diversity of skills and perspectives ensures a holistic approach to leadership and talent challenges, reinforcing the group’s reputation as a trusted advisor.

A Growing Impact on the Market

Over the past five years, Odgers Berndtson Portugal has achieved remarkable growth, quadrupled its business, and expanded its team to over 40 professionals from diverse backgrounds. This success is a testament to companies' increasing investment in leadership and talent and the excellent reception of Odgers Berndtson's value proposition.
The company has worked with over 200 organisations, including 50% of Portugal's PSI-20 companies, delivering solutions that drive sustainable growth and innovation. Luís Sítima attributes this success to the group's ability to anticipate market needs and provide customised, data-driven solutions that empower leaders to excel.

Insights into the Future of Leadership

With themes like diversity, ESG, corporate governance, and talent management at the forefront of organisational priorities, Odgers Berndtson continues to shape the leadership agenda. The company's studies, such as the Leadership Confidence Index, highlight leaders' evolving expectations and the critical need for agility and resilience in navigating an uncertain future.

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