Kurt Harrison

Kurt works closely with premier global clients to provide tailored solutions to their sustainable leadership needs across the C-suite and board of directors.

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Based in New York, Kurt is the founder and co-head of the Global Sustainability Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. Over his 15 years with the firm, Kurt has supported global organizations’ recruitment of C-suite leaders and board directors. He is a recognized industry leader across sustainability, climate and decarbonization, and a sought-after public speaker and guest lecturer who LinkedIn recently named a Top Voice in the Green Economy.

Kurt is a highly regarded author on sustainability topics, and the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance has published several of his ground-breaking white papers.

Before joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Kurt spent 20 years in capital markets leadership positions for several leading global banks, including Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, and Nomura. Kurt began his career as an analyst with JP Morgan.

Kurt received his BA in international relations from the University of Virginia. He earned his Certificate in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge, and his Certificate in Sustainable Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He also earned his Climate Designation from Competent Boards.

Kurt remains highly active with the University of Virginia, where he serves on the Board of Governors of the Alumni Association, was president of the Benefactors Society Board of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and is a guest lecturer on ESG and sustainability. Kurt is also a member of the advisory board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New York Chapter.

Areas of Expertise

Board Director and Chair Search CEO Succession Chief Executive Officers Executive Search Investment Management Private Capital Real Estate Sustainability Officers Venture Capital and Growth

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Kurt Harrison

Kurt is very active with his alma mater, where he serves on the Board of Governors of the Alumni Association, is past president of the Benefactors Society Board of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and is a member of the Board of Governors of The Colonnade Club. Kurt is also a member of the Advisory Board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New York Chapter. He has authored several industry white papers and articles which have received widespread acclaim and is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry conferences.