Zach Mierva is a member of Spencer Stuart's Leadership Advisory Services, where he specializes in executive assessment, leadership coaching and team effectiveness. Drawing on more than two decades of leadership experience, he advises senior executives, boards and leadership teams on navigating complex organizational challenges and strengthening leadership performance. A decorated combat veteran, Zach graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. in management and served over 12 years as a commissioned army officer. He brings real-world, on-the-ground leadership experience and insights to executives and their teams.
At the intersection of leadership and technology, Zach helps advance Spencer Stuart’s AI integration efforts, ensuring innovative tools strengthen the firm’s advisory capabilities and works directly with clients during AI transformations to help them capture value. He is passionate about helping leaders realize their potential through continuous learning, growth and commitment to improvement.
Supercharging leadership growth through high-stakes experience
- Zach has advised hundreds of senior executives, helped CEOs and boards accelerate performance of leaders, teams, and organizations while leading global initiatives to integrate AI into advisory methodologies and capture value for businesses.
- Prior to Spencer Stuart, Zach was a leadership consultant and led the training and development program at a boutique advisory firm.
- Zach served as a front-line leader in his military career and finished up his last years working at the United States Military Academy, teaching leadership at the undergraduate level and mentoring the next generation of officers.
Zach earned a Master of Arts in organizational psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is also an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC) and holds certifications in Hogan Leadership Assessments (HDS, HPI, MVPI). A published author of Brute Force and Ignorance: Career Transition the Hard Way, he actively serves as a coach for military veterans transitioning into civilian careers.