Stephen Newton

Stephen Newton is the Area Manager for the Houston office. He co-leads the Financial Services Sector in the Americas and is also a member of the Industrial/Natural Resources Sector. He has successfully completed searches for managing directors, presidents, CEOs, COOs and board members for prestigious organizations.

Previous Experience

Steve joined the Russell Reynolds Associates' New York office in 1986, transferred to Paris in 1991 and after that moved to the Houston office in 1995. Prior to joining the firm, Steve was with Bankers Trust Company in London, New York and Paris. He served as Vice President and Unit Head in the Energy Group and was responsible for the bank's relationships with energy companies in Continental Europe and Africa.

Additional Professional Activities

Steve is a Trustee of Oldfields School. He is a member of the boards of the Houston Zoo, Inc., World Affairs Council, Houston, and Society for the Performing Arts, Houston. Steve serves on the Advisory Board of the NACD Texas Tricities Chapter.

Education

Steve received his B.S. in international economics from the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. He is fluent in French and English.