WINTER 2025

Dear Friends,


As I reflect on work with clients and colleagues over the last twelve months, a common theme emerges: in today's unpredictable business landscape, organizations, boards and leaders need every edge they can get. Support for talent and executive leadership is a non-negotiable for organizations and boards facing unprecedented competition. Simier Partners remains committed to providing support and resources for talent and leadership that helps accelerate growth and transformation that in turn helps the organizations they belong to gain competitive edge. As we enter a new year, I hope you will find inspiration in our work highlights below. Cheers to a great year and we look forward to working with you in 2026 and beyond.

Highlights

Accelerating Growth and Transformation

Simier Partners executive coaches and strategic consultants have complementary skill-sets that offer clients a suite of executive advisory and leadership development services. During 2025, work highlights included conducting an assessment of the Board of Directors of a portfolio company of a private equity firm facing global competition while at a critical business juncture; providing executive coaching and strategic advisory services to leaders assuming roles at the top of their organizations (e.g., CEO, Managing Partner, Chair); and ongoing work with teams at private equity firms, law firms and financial institutions to provide strategic advisory and executive coaching services as their leadership teams and business goals evolve. A few highlights of client engagements are listed below.


FTSE 250 Index-Listed Private Investment Group

Mandated by the private equity arm of a global investment group to conduct a review of the Board of Directors of one of their portfolio companies to facilitate effective dynamics enabling the Board to steer the company during a critical growth phase.


Publicly Traded Company Listed on NASDAQ 

Delivered 1:1 executive leadership coaching to executive officers to ensure successful transition to new leadership roles and alignment of team dynamics and business priorities.


Global Law Firm 

Retained by the Global Chair of an international law firm to provide him and the Office of the Chair with ongoing advisory services regarding firm governance and in support of leadership vision and strategy.


Global Private Investment Firm 

Engaged by one of the world’s leading multi-asset alternative investment firms to assist the Management Team of the North America Private Equity business unit with team dynamics and executive performance while conducting 360 feedback interviews to customize strategic plans.


European Private Equity Firm

Mandated by Management Committee to provide ongoing coaching support to directors of flagship fund, including conducting 360 review feedback interviews and advising Managing Partner on verticals strategy.


Alternative Asset Manager Advisors

Providing ongoing strategic and operational support to Managing Partners of an alternative asset management advisory firm, including developing and managing business plans aimed at expanding business segments and elevating market positioning.


Our team is continually inspired by clients using business challenges as a springboard to propel growth and transformation. If you are interested in learning how our executive advisory and coaching services can help you and your team we would love to hear from you.

Supporting Tomorrow's Leaders in STEM

On November 19th, Claire Simier hosted a fundraiser for STEM From Dance, a nonprofit organization for which Claire is a member of the Board of Directors. The organization is a nationally recognized nonprofit working to empower girls from different backgrounds and unlock their potential in STEM fields. Founder and CEO, Yamilée Toussaint, was named a 2024 CNN Hero and Top 5 honoree. The organization was recently featured during the U.S. Department of Education’s “YOU Belong in STEM” convening at the White House.

"The woman who coaches Fortune 500 executives through leadership transitions with critical importance just joined our board... Claire has spent 20+ years as the person C-suite leaders call when everything's on the line. Complex organizational change. Leading across cultures. High-stakes decisions that shape organizations for decades. Now she's bringing that expertise to STEM From Dance..."

Coming Soon

New Website



Simier Partners is excited to soon launch the new www.simierpartners.com. The new website will include the latest Simier Partners team of executive coaches and consultants and the team's suite of offerings. Look out in the coming weeks for the formal announcement and feel free to provide any and all feedback. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

 

Insights

 

Podcast: Making 2026 Your Year (Ep. 161)

Podcast By Jim Frawley

Episode Summary: Rather than resolutions or vague goals, this episode introduces a five-category executive checklist designed to surface blind spots, force trade-offs, and create clarity in an increasingly chaotic world.

 

Mastering the Transition to a New Leadership Role

Article By Claire Simier

How you navigate the transition into your new role can set the pace for your long-term success and the overall performance of your team.

 
 

About Simier Partners

Recognized for her ability to assist senior leadership in achieving their goals, Claire Simier excels at guiding executives through the process of securing and transitioning into top-tier roles within their organizations. Additionally, she helps executives navigate boardroom dynamics and align their teams with institutional vision. Trusted by Managing Directors, CEOs, COOs, and other high-level executives across both private and public sectors, Claire is frequently called upon to analyze complex business challenges and offer strategic recommendations. Her own leadership experience and commitment to mentorship form the backbone of Simier Partners’ operations. Since its inception, Simier Partners has expanded into a trusted network of distinguished advisors and experts, ensuring that each client’s unique needs and ambitions can be met.

 
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