Karine Philippe, Boards & CEO Succession Practice – Spencer Stuart Sydney

Karine is an Executive Search Professional with 20 years of experience in two premier global executive search firms. Based in Sydney, she is a member of the Boards and CEO Succession Practice of Spencer Stuart.

Karine has placed senior executives and non-executives across many sectors including consumer, industrial and life sciences, working at the highest levels of client organisations.

Before joining Spencer Stuart in 2015, Karine worked for Heidrick & Struggles in Sydney and London from 2000 to 2015. She brings strong international experience combined with a deep knowledge of the Australian market.

Karine holds a Masterês degree in Commerce from the University of Bordeaux, France. Parts of her degrees were completed with partner Universities in the UK and Spain.

A dual citizen of France and Australia, Karine is fluent in English, French and Spanish. She lives on Sydney’s lower north shore with her husband and two children.

Karine Philippe

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