Tristan Jervis co-leads the firm’s global Technology Officers Practice and heads the Technology Sector for Europe. Based in London, he focuses on transformational leadership issues ranging from assessment and hiring of key technology executives and board positions to individual and team development. Tristan works closely with some of the world’s largest multinational corporations across all industries on the recruitment of high-impact digital and technology executives. He is a trusted advisor to boards and C-suites on transformation and change underpinned by digital innovation, data analytics, cybersecurity, blockchain, U/X, artificial intelligence and other specialty areas. In addition, Tristan works closely with private equity firms to recruit senior leaders to their portfolio companies. He is also the author of numerous thought pieces related to the evolution of technology and digital leadership.

Previous Experience

Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates more than 10 years ago, Tristan worked in executive search and talent acquisition, primarily focused on functional technology work across a variety of sectors, function and geography. He holds extensive COO, CTO and CIO experience, combined with knowledge of product and engineering leadership. Outside his functional specialties, Tristan also brings deep industry expertise in telecommunications, financial services, retail and digital.

Education

Tristan received his BSc in business and technology from Nottingham Trent University.