A top 10 global executive search and consulting firm with over 50 years of history, DSG Global has expanded rapidly through multiple acquisitions while advising Fortune 500, mid-market, and mission-driven organizations on leadership and succession. As CEO, Aileen Alexander shares how building a firm around “impact through leadership”—not just placements—creates a fundamentally different model in executive search. Drawing from her experience as a U.S. Army captain, she challenges CEOs to lead with “people first, mission always,” emphasizing that in today’s complex environment, the ability to build trust, develop leaders, and plan succession proactively is what separates organizations that endure from those that react.
The interview was recorded on April 9th, 2026.