Aerospace, Defence & Security
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Mercedes LeGrand
Partner & Head, Global Aerospace, Defense, & Security Practice
Locations
| Washington, DC | +1 202 559 7414 |
Languages
| English |
Mercedes LeGrand is a Partner & Head of Odgers Berndtson’s Global Aerospace, Defense & Security Practice, and a member of the US Board of Directors.
Based in Washington, DC, Mercedes draws from her direct industry experience to identify game-changing leaders for Fortune 1000 public, private, and PE-backed clients at the Board, CEO, and C-suite levels across various functions.
Mercedes has 20 years of experience consulting and recruiting within the Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, and Security sectors. Additionally, she is active in the Digital Transformation and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, two areas she is passionate about. She currently serves on the US Board of Directors of Odgers Berndtson, where her deep expertise in management consulting, leadership advisory, and strategic mindset are highly valued.
Recognized by ExecutiveBiz as a Top 10 GovCon Recruiter, Mercedes has an MBA from both Columbia Business School and London Business School, and a B.A. in Government and International Politics from George Mason University. She is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia and serves on the Board of the Superior Living Foundation.
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