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Evan Yeckley
Consultant
London UK
Get in TouchEvan Yeckley is a Consultant in WittKieffer’s Education Practice, based in London. He advises universities, research institutions, and other mission-driven organisations on senior-level appointments, including those for board members, chief executives, presidents and vice-chancellors, chief operating officers, and senior academic and professional services leaders. His work covers appointments in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.
His experience includes advising Russell Group universities and their international peers, as well as specialist institutions, newly established universities, liberal arts colleges, and overseas campuses. He also supports leading research institutes and advocacy organisations.
Alongside his wider search work, Evan leads professional services appointments for WittKieffer in UK higher education. His international understanding of university leadership informs how he works with clients to define roles, identify the experience required, and assess candidates against each institution’s particular context and priorities.
Before joining WittKieffer in 2019, Evan spent more than three years at another leading global executive search firm. Based in its London office, he was principal researcher for global higher education and led the firm’s knowledge management portfolio. He worked on a range of appointments across education, healthcare, technology, not-for-profit and arts and culture organisations.
Earlier in his career, he worked in Washington, DC in government relations roles with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and the Food Marketing Institute.
Outside work, Evan is involved in lacrosse as a player and coach. He enjoys travelling and countryside walks with his West Highland White Terrier. He occasionally finds time to support Tottenham Hotspur and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Education
MA, International Political Economy, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
BA, Politics, Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA