The Alexander Group, a leading global executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Margaret Anderson has joined the firm as Managing Director. Anderson brings more than three decades of leadership, strategy and advisory experience spanning health care, life sciences, public policy, professional services and not-for-profit organizations.

In her new role, Anderson will help broaden The Alexander Group’s relationships with senior executives, boards, and organizations across a range of sectors. She will also help identify and develop executive search and advisory opportunities, drawing on her extensive leadership experience and network.

“Margaret is an outstanding addition to The Alexander Group,” said John Lamar, Managing Director of The Alexander Group. “She has spent her career working at the intersection of health care, life sciences and public policy, advising senior leaders at some of the country’s most respected organizations, and brings an unusually broad perspective to our firm. In addition, she has coached executives and served on not-for-profit CEO search committees, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges boards face when selecting their next leader.”

Prior to joining The Alexander Group, Anderson spent almost a decade as a Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting, working across federal health, not-for-profit and life sciences organizations. She also served as Chief Marketing Officer for Deloitte’s Federal Health Sector.

Previously, Anderson was Executive Director with FasterCures, a Center of the Milken Institute, leading the organization’s strategy, thought leadership and programs, and represented FasterCures on numerous boards and advisory groups. Anderson also served as a Board member and Acting President & CEO of Melanoma Research Alliance.

“I am excited to join The Alexander Group, a firm whose reputation has been built on trusted relationships and recruiting exceptional leaders,” said Anderson. “I have spent my career helping leaders and boards through pivotal moments in their organizations. I look forward to bringing that experience and my network to The Alexander Group and helping clients identify the leadership they need for what comes next.”

Anderson is also the founder of Golden Road, LLC, where she advises and coaches accomplished leaders navigating career and organizational transitions. She is curreleave and Berkeley School of Public Health Impact Fellow, focusing on the economic impact of paid family leave, and is writing a book on the arc of a woman’s career. Anderson is based in Washington, DC.

About The Alexander Group

Established in 1984, The Alexander Group is an industry-leading global executive search firm conducting searches for board and C-suite positions in legal and professional services, life sciences, energy, financial services, industrial and manufacturing, and not-for-profit industries. The Alexander Group is recognized for its commitment to long-term client relationships, highly acclaimed research capabilities, and recruiting high-impact leaders. The firm has offices in San Francisco; New York; Houston; Washington, DC; San Diego; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Park City, Utah.

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