Miranda Pode drives a focus on client impact and transformational leadership at Spencer Stuart as the North America region leader. With deep expertise as a trusted adviser to boards, CEOs and C-suite executives, she excels in aligning leadership teams to achieve exceptional results. Miranda's background encompasses a successful tenure as global chief client officer and co-leader of the firm's global advisory services, where her strategic insights have catalyzed growth for clients across industries.
Leadership Expertise
Miranda is skillful at unlocking the potential of both leaders and organizations. Before Spencer Stuart, she co-led a global financial services practice, partnering with a diverse array of leaders — from CEOs and senior commercial leaders to chief people officers — to navigate industry challenges defined by customer-centricity. Her experience also spans board consulting, working with board and committee chairs to ensure alignment between board priorities and executive goals, fostering a cohesive leadership environment.
Earlier in her career, Miranda was a key contributor to Marks & Spencer’s executive team, overseeing marketing and strategy in the food division. She held significant roles at Sainsbury’s, including in investor relations and strategy, and began her journey in investor relations consulting in Boston and London.
Blending extensive leadership prowess, strategic insights and a commitment to equity, Miranda is dedicated to helping organizations realize their fullest potential.
Key Areas of Focus
- Transformational leadership
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Diversity and inclusion
- Board and CEO consulting
Recent Contributions
- Led CEO and chair transitions for major financial services businesses in Europe and the USA
- Guided major organizations in transformational leadership initiatives
- Enhanced executive team dynamics and culture alignment for new CEOs
- Spearheaded diversity efforts that resulted in highly effective and inclusive boards
Education
- M.B.A. from London Business School
- M.A. in American Studies from Boston College
- B.A. (with honors) in American Studies from Nottingham University