Shireen Gonlag is a trusted advisor to clients across the Dutch market and a broad range of industries, with extensive experience in the financial services sector, partnering with senior executives and boards on critical talent, succession and organizational decisions. Known as a valued thought partner, she helps leaders navigate complex leadership challenges and build high-performing organizations. Drawing on her background in psychology, Shireen applies evidence-based assessment methodologies to evaluate executives and leadership teams, providing integrated insights into leadership effectiveness. She advises organizations on aligning strategy, leadership and culture to enable sustainable performance and transformation.
As a consultant in Spencer Stuart’s Leadership Advisory Services, Shireen helps organizations build high-performing leadership teams and develop leaders who can maximize their collective impact. She advises clients on leadership effectiveness and team performance, supporting individuals and organizations in achieving their full potential.
Leadership empowerment through executive assessment, succession planning and culture transformation
- Over the course of a decade, Shireen has conducted approximately 1,000 leadership assessments across a wide range of industries in Europe, along with succession planning evaluations and organizational culture analyses.
- Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, she worked at a well-established assessment firm, where she conducted assessments of a diverse group of professionals with a focus on personal development and leadership potential.
- Earlier in her career, Shireen worked as a recruitment consultant, assisting local and global businesses in attracting the right talent.
Shireen holds a master’s degree in social and organizational psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Leiden University. She is Hogan Accredited and has completed extensive professional coursework in psychological counseling, voice dialogue, biographical interviewing and advanced assessment techniques.