Working at the intersection of consumer and technology, Meg Schaeffler is a consultant in Spencer Stuart’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Consumer Tech practices, based in Los Angeles. In addition, she leads Spencer Stuart’s global work across the video game industry. Meg is experienced at finding top talent and leadership consulting for companies ranging from media, consumer internet & tech, direct-to-consumer, marketplaces, sports and software. She also provides significant support to venture and private equity firms with an investment focus spanning media, consumer and technology, with an eye towards identifying top talent and rising stars to help organizations on their growth and digital transformation journeys.
Expertise
Meg has specialized experience in:
- CEO/general management/president
- Commercial leadership (CRO and CMO)
- Newly created leadership roles
- Board directors
- Next-generation leadership
Recent work
- Collaborating with HR teams across the media, video game and consumer internet landscape to address evolving needs at the senior leadership and board levels
- Recruiting commercial leaders for companies evolving their business models and looking to enhance their digital footprint
- Partnering with executive teams to scope and recruit newly created leadership roles to drive digital transformation and growth initiatives
- Helping founders and investors select a new CEO (among other executive needs) for the company’s next stage of growth
- Assessing organizational culture, top team effectiveness and design for private equity clients and beyond
- Contributing internally to the firm’s professional development programs and serving as a culture champion both internally and externally
Previous Experience
- Investor relations at a boutique agency, PondelWilkinson, serving media, technology and consumer clients
- Investment banking at Deloitte Corporate Finance
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from University of Southern California, where she served as a co-captain of the club soccer team