CGT Partners was created with one purpose in mind: to connect human potential with collective growth and transformation. We partner with Founders, Boards and CEOs to envision what’s possible and build the high performing, engaged teams that make it a reality.
Our partners have built lasting, authentic connections within their verticals and are experts in global best practice in leadership assessment, talent development and executive search. We are passionate about tailoring our solutions, meeting our clients where they are in their growth journey, and providing access to exceptional talent.
Our solutions are never cookie-cutter and always tailored to where your organisation is on its journey. We leverage the eco-system of the network of CGT Partners to offer you global best practice of what human capital consulting has to offer.
Tamara Sigerhall is passionate about elevating world-class Asian leaders, especially female talent, to make an impact in a global corporate setting. Her coaching and leadership development work is based on her philosophy of a leadership style of “constructive inclusion”, which harnesses the gift of the individual for the benefit of the collective.
She brings a unique blend of experience across corporate law, leadership development and executive search to her work with Founders, Boards and CEOs. Tamara’s curiosity for people and what it takes for a team to bring out the best in each individual, eventually led her to HR consulting.
From a career as an England & Wales qualified lawyer with Linklaters in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai to a human capital consultant with Korn Ferry in Singapore, Tamara has worked across Asia continuously for 22 years. She has built lasting connections with a broad network of executives across a range of industries.
Andy is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 35 years of experience, primarily in Talent Acquisition and Business Partnering. He commands deep expertise in designing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies, processes, and tactics to ensure best-fit talent delivery across all organizational levels. His foundation was built through both service-provider experience in Search and Selection and leadership roles heading in-house recruitment teams within leading global multinational corporations and Singapore-listed organizations. In addition, he has partnered closely with business leaders to advance the human capital development of their teams over the years.
Andy is recognized for his extensive understanding of the IT & Telecommunications, Executive Search, Petroleum & Utilities industries, and the Legal function. He thrives in dynamic and ambiguous environments, leveraging his strong relationship-building skills to foster trust and collaboration. Currently he is leading the Director development practice to enhance collective Board effectiveness.
As an accomplished interviewer, Andy brings authenticity and empathy to his engagements, facilitating meaningful dialogue and enabling genuine self-discovery.
Olga (“Oli”) Boytsova is a sought-after executive coach and leadership development expert with over 15 years of experience supporting leaders and organizations across Asia Pacific in their transformation journeys.
Based in Singapore and Hong Kong, she has partnered with prestigious organizations including BASF, Singapore Management University, and Tennity to drive leadership excellence and organizational transformation. As a Certified Business Coach (CBC™️) with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches™️ (WABC™️), Oli specializes in high-impact executive coaching, focusing on career transitions, change management, and strategic leadership development.
Her expertise extends to designing and facilitating comprehensive individual and team development programs, learning workshops, and leadership training initiatives that deliver sustainable behavioral change.
Oli’s unique value proposition stems from her diverse background in business, combined with her advanced experience and certifications in Hogan Assessments and Harrison Assessments. These evidence-based tools enable her to provide data-driven insights into personality assessment and talent analytics, supporting leaders in achieving measurable performance improvements.
With over 500 coaching hours, Oli has delivered leadership development programs to more than 1,000 professionals across 25+ teams. She empowers her clients to achieve consistent results, including enhanced leadership effectiveness, improved team performance, and accelerated business transformation.
Oli holds certifications from the University of Oxford in Psychology Fundamentals and a Diploma in Marketing from the University of Hong Kong, providing her with a strong foundation in both psychological principles and business acumen that she brings to every coaching engagement.
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Sharan brings an astute talent lens and excellent judgment to his craft as an executive search partner. Sharan has over a decade-long track record with Egon Zehnder, Spencer Stuart and Korn Ferry, placing C-suite executives across Asia.
An MBA graduate from Singapore Management University, Sharan understands the unique needs of organizations, identifying the exceptional candidates who can drive growth and innovation. Sharan cultivates meaningful, personal relationships within his professional network across Founders, Boards and CEO’s.
He understands that it is never just about matching resumes to job descriptions. Sharan takes the time to understand the whole person and how their personal drivers connect with an organisation’s strategic agenda, resulting in long-term value creation. His clients value his contribution to building high-performing leadership teams that can navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s business landscape.
Known for driving operational excellence and fostering cohesive teams, Sabeena is dedicated to creating innovative, efficient solutions that support CGT Partners’ mission.
Sabeena brings extensive operational leadership experience from both multinational corporations and dynamic, high-growth start-ups.
Her career spans roles at Airwallex, Korn Ferry, ST Telemedia Connect, and the British Chamber of Commerce, where she mastered cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning.
Her global experience and strategic acumen make her an invaluable asset in ensuring seamless business operations and sustained growth.
Jerry McLean works with senior leaders and boards operating in complex, international contexts. Drawing on more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across Africa, Asia, and Europe — including senior roles with The Economist, McDonalds, Sodexo and IMA Asia alongside successful exits from ventures he led — he supports boards and top teams to navigate uncertainty, strengthen collaboration, and make clear decisions in high-stakes environments.
An EMCC Qualified Team Coach Practitioner and ICF coach and Luma design thinking facilitation techniques, Jerry combines accredited coaching practice with hard-won leadership insight. He has led and advised organisations across multiple sectors, giving him first-hand understanding of the pressures and dynamics that play out in boardrooms and executive teams alike.
His approach brings together rigorous diagnostics and practical experience, with a focus on creating the conditions for high-quality dialogue. He enables boards to surface unspoken dynamics, align around purpose, and address the human factors that so often shape strategic outcomes.
Jerry has partnered with executives and leadership teams in sectors ranging from Investment banking, private wealth management, conservation and retail to professional services and market research, always with the same objective: helping collective leadership move with clarity, resilience, and impact
Gunnar’s trademark blend of strategic acumen, grit and empathy make him a strong sparring partner for Founders, Boards and CEO’s looking to map the path between strategy and reality. Gunnar has helped organisations at different stages in their growth journey align their top teams with strategy sessions. His forward-thinking approach makes him a valuable partner for leaders looking to embed a growth mind-set during disruptive times.
As a trusted coach and engaging facilitator, Gunnar works with leaders and their teams to be stewards of a culture that jointly owns and executes. A seasoned leadership and change consultant with firms like KPMG and Korn Ferry, Gunnar has a rich and diverse toolbox of scientifically backed diagnostic tools and frameworks (e.g., Hogan, customer journey mapping, organisational network analysis) to craft tailored solutions for clients.
A founder and entrepreneur in her own right, Anette is a valued partner to our partners, clients and executives. Prior to joining CGT Partners, Anette held operational leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, where she supported the Managing Partner for Southeast Asia, as well as a team of Executive Assistants.
She has first-hand experience recruiting for the Digital McKinsey Practice across Asia-Pacific. Anette is fluent in English, Swedish and Spanish.
Our mission is to connect human potential with organisational growth and transformation.
We serve organizations seeking to build carefully curated boards and attract transformative leaders to take advantage of growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Effective boards unlock value for shareholders. Engage us for a strategic review and holistic assessment of your board.
Work with us to curate a diverse, high-caliber board that will bring fresh perspectives and freedom for constructive dialogue.
Tap into our global network of experienced professionals to expand into new verticals, inform go-to-market strategies or respond to disruptive technologies.
We help organizations future-proof their leadership by identifying business-critical roles and making data-dariven talent decisions. Through a rigorous assessment process, we evaluate current leadership capabilities, pinpoint gaps, and uncover future value drivers.
Our approach ensures that organisations have the right talent to navigate change, seize opportunities, and sustain long-term success. We provide a clear roadmap for building resilient, high-performing teams by aligning leadership strategies with business goals.
We are highly experienced in building corporate functional teams as well as confidential team moves. Our strategic projects offering supports organisations looking to diversify their leadership bench, expand into new verticals and new markets. Our team is high-touch, discreet and adheres to the highest standards of business ethics and best practice.
We specialise in identifying and securing thoroughly vetted leadership talent that aligns with your organisation’s strategic vision. Our executive search process is rigorous, data-driven, and deeply personalised, ensuring we attract high-calibre leaders who can drive meaningful impact.
With a discreet and targeted approach, we source and assess candidates beyond traditional networks, providing access to the best global talent. While bringing in new leadership, we also honour the contributions of existing leaders, ensuring a smooth transition that strengthens both culture and performance.
We design future-focused development roadmaps that cultivate leadership from within. By harnessing the collective experience of current leaders, we create structured pathways for growth, ensuring a seamless transition of talent for key roles.
Our approach enhances leadership capabilities, fosters continuous learning, and aligns internal development with long-term business objectives. Through personalized strategies, we help organizations build a resilient leadership pipeline, strengthening both individual potential and overall organizational success.
Our coaches come from a variety of backgrounds to respond to the needs of the Executive being coached. We work with executives at various junctures in their personal and professional growth journey.
We work with cross-functional teams at various levels of organizations. Our experience includes coaching boards on driving positive board dynamics as well as top team alignment for cross functional teams seeking to create a common agenda for winning in their market.
Leaders know that their role is not only to define a vision for what is possible, but to bring others along on the journey. For transformation to bear real fruit, each individual within an organisation is faced with making the choice of how they connect with change.
Our executive coaching and leadership development practice therefore takes a whole person / whole team approach. We work with leaders and their teams to bring out the full potential of the individual, not only for the benefit of the collective, but to create meaningful moments of transformation that transcend their work identity. Always in services of connecting human potential with collective growth and transformation.
