Russell Reynolds Associates, a New York-based global advisory and executive search firm, acquired Kilberry, a leadership advisory firm based in Canada. 

Founded in 2021 by CEO Richard Davis, Kilberry provides executive assessment, CEO succession, executive coaching, top team effectiveness and private equity advisory services. It has offices in Toronto and New York and serves clients worldwide and in a wide range of industries. 

Davis will join Russell Reynolds as a managing director, while his team of 10 will join the company’s Toronto office. 

“Richard and the entire Kilberry team will be a huge asset to RRA thanks to the rigor of their methodologies, the depth of their relationships, and the quality of their insights,” Russell Reynolds CEO Constantine Alexandrakis said in a statement. “We can't wait to start working with them and bringing their expertise to our clients.” 

The acquisition of Kilberry comes on the heels of the recent acquisition of Nvolv, a US-based boutique leadership advisory firm.    

Russell Reynolds Associates has more than 600 consultants across 47 offices. 

The terms of the transaction were not announced.