Own Your Impact

Advise C-level leaders who shape organizations, industries, and society.

The highest-stakes decisions leaders face aren’t about strategy. They’re about people.

What You’ll Do

ghSMART is a leadership advisory firm that advises CEOs, boards, and investors on the most important decisions about leadership.

Our advisors combine rigorous analysis, deep insight into leadership, and trusted relationships with senior executives.

The result is work that is intellectually challenging, deeply human, and highly impactful.

CEO & C-suite succession

Executive selection

Leadership team effectiveness

Executive development & coaching

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Why Choose a Leadership 
Advisory Career with us

By helping leaders succeed, our advisors create impact that extends across entire organizations.

01
Advise Decision Makers — C-Suite from Day One

Work directly with CEOs, boards, and private equity investors to assess and develop senior leaders.

02
Build Trusted Relationships

Develop long-term partnerships with executives who rely on your judgment and insight.

03
Earn Based on Impact

Our salary + commission structure puts you in control: the more you deliver, the more you earn.

04
Shape a Career with Purpose

Shape a career aligned with your strengths and aspirations while maintaining flexibility in how you work.

How Our Colleagues Own Their Impact

My impact comes from partnership, not just presentations.”
Dr. Ashley Brown
ghSMART Principal,
Baltimore University of Michigan, PhD
McKinsey Alum
Dr. Ashley Brown
I choose work that challenges and energizes me.”
Chelsey Puopolo
ghSMART Principal, Washington DC
Wharton MBA
Bain Alum
Chelsey
I advise boards & CEOs on consequential decisions.”
Alejandro Perez
ghSMART Principal
Boston M.I.T. MBA
Deloitte Alum
Alejandro
I help leaders solve hard organizational problems—
and own the impact.”
Divya Sadarangani
ghSMART Sr.Principal, New York
Yale MBA
BCG Alum
Divya
I advise leaders on what matters and am present for my family.”
Brenton Thompson
ghSMART Associate Partner, Omaha
Northwestern MBA
Bain Alum
Brenton
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Impact That Multiplies

When leaders make better decisions about people, entire organizations benefit.


At ghSMART, your work strengthens leaders and teams — multiplying your impact across employees, customers, and communities.