James M. Citrin is a member of Spencer Stuart’s worldwide board of directors and co-leads the Board and CEO Succession Practice for North America. Throughout his 16 years at Spencer Stuart, Jim has completed more than 400 CEO, board director, CFO and other top management searches. His diverse client work includes leading media, technology, communications and consumer companies, as well as other multinational corporations and private-equity firms.
A noted expert on leadership, governance and professional success, Jim is the author of five books, including bestsellers The Dynamic Path, Lessons from the Top, The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers and You’re in Charge – Now What? He also contributes a regular column in The Wall Street Journal, entitled The Choice: Tough Decisions about Management and Leadership.
Jim graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar College in 1981 and has served as a trustee on the Vassar Board since 1999, where he co-chairs the nominating committee. He obtained his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1986, earning first- and second- year honors and graduating with distinction.