NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search firm, today announced that Waseem Noor has joined the firm as a member of the global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Nonprofit Practices. Waseem will assess and recruit senior executive leaders and board members for client organizations in his industries of focus.

“At Russell Reynolds Associates, we are always looking to hire top talent who can deliver results that will drive our clients’ businesses and the addition of Waseem demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest level of strategic advice,” said Mark Adams, leader of Russell Reynolds Associates’ operations in the United States. “Waseem has the experience, insight and industry knowledge to bring value and success to clients.”

Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Waseem spent 17 years at IMS Consulting Group/Strategic Decisions Group, most recently serving as Vice President and Global Lead for their Strategy and Portfolio Analysis group. In this role, Waseem advised a number of large pharmaceutical, biotech and global health executives on strategic planning, growth strategy and business acquisition engagements. Earlier in his career, he consulted for the Harvard Institute for International Development, the International Labour Organisation and the World Bank.

For six years, Waseem served on the National Advisory Board of the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University. He is currently on the board of directors for Only Make Believe, a non-profit organization.

Waseem holds a B.A. in quantitative economics from Stanford University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University.

About Russell Reynolds Associates

Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leader in assessment, recruitment and succession planning for boards of directors, chief executive officers and key roles within the C-suite. With more than 370 consultants in 46 offices around the world, we work closely with public, private and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today’s challenges and anticipate the digital, economic, environmental and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment.

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Waseem Noor, Russell Reynolds Associates (Photo: Business Wire)