Russell Reynolds Associates Appoints Harpreet Khurana as Chief Technology and Data Officer

NEW YORK, 26 September 2025, New York, USA – Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), the leading global leadership advisory firm, has appointed Harpreet Khurana as Chief Technology and Data Officer. In his expanded remit, Khurana will lead a unified technology organization that combines the firm's Information Systems, Digital and Data, and AI efforts, reporting directly to CEO Constantine Alexandrakis.

This strategic appointment will enable RRA to accelerate its digital transformation at a pivotal moment when artificial intelligence and advanced technology platforms are reshaping leadership advisory services, including executive search and leadership consulting. Recent studies show that 44% of workers will need reskilling within the next five years, and AI is expected to impact almost 40% of global employment.

"This is the time to leverage technological advances to increase the speed of our delivery and depth of our insights, and to bring even more innovative ideas and quality solutions to our clients,” said Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO of Russell Reynolds Associates. “Harpreet's proven leadership and vision make him the ideal person to accelerate our technology enablement and fluency as we advance this agenda across our global firm."

Khurana brings a depth of expertise in digital transformation and emerging technology trends to his expanded role. Since joining Russell Reynolds Associates in 2022 as the firm's first Chief Digital & Data Analytics Officer, he has delivered meaningful impact through multiple AI platforms that enhance the firm's search and consulting capabilities. Prior to RRA, Khurana served as an Innovation Partner at Salesforce, where he advised clients on digital transformation initiatives and emerging technology trends, providing him with extensive experience in guiding organizations through complex technological evolution.

His appointment comes as Russell Reynolds Associates continues to invest in technology infrastructure and AI capabilities to strengthen its competitive edge in the global leadership advisory market. Under Khurana's leadership, the unified technology organization will focus on enhancing platform integration, accelerating AI deployment, and ensuring robust security across all digital touchpoints.

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