George Anderson co-leads Spencer Stuart’s North American Board Practice. He advises boards and conducts searches for
directors, consulting with CEOs and boards on governance matters such as board composition, board effectiveness, and CEO
succession. He is a recipient of Spencer Stuart’s Lou Rieger Quality Award for outstanding client service.

Board Expertise

George has been selected multiple times as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Governance by NACD/Directorship
Magazine.

He has authored numerous articles on board matters for publications including Harvard Business Review. He is often
interviewed by global media organizations and has been quoted on governance and leadership in publications such as
The Wall Street Journal.

George is a regular speaker at events hosted by leading board and governance organizations. He also convenes directors
to support their development and leads Spencer Stuart’s New Director Program.

Before joining Spencer Stuart, George was a partner at Tapestry Networks where he convened several leading groups of
corporate directors. Previously, George was a principal at Toffler Associates, a senior consultant at Accenture, and a
corps member in Teach for America.

George holds an M.Ed. in human development and psychology from Harvard University and a B.A. in philosophy from
Haverford College. He serves on nonprofit boards and completed his term as a governor-appointed trustee of MassTech, a
public economic development authority in Massachusetts.