Nicholas Sehmer Honored with the Future of the Profession Award

Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Recognizes Sheffield Haworth Managing Director Nicholas Sehmer  for Innovative Leadership

The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Sheffield Haworth Managing Director Nicholas Sehmer with the AESC Future of the Profession Award for his impact on the profession at an early stage in his career.

“This AESC award was created to recognize the critical importance of the next generation to ensure our profession continues to grow and evolve," said AESC CEO Karen Greenbaum. "Nick is a strong role model and has demonstrated his commitment to the value of diversity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure a strong culture as Sheffield Haworth grows globally. He is well deserving of the AESC Future of the Profession Award."

Since joining Sheffield Haworth in 2016 as an Associate, Nicholas quickly demonstrated his exceptional ability to anticipate client needs and identified an opportunity to establish an Infrastructure practice, responding to a surge in client demand within this asset class. His vision and leadership have significantly contributed to the firm's growth in this area, propelling him to his recent promotion as Managing Director in early 2024 – one of the youngest in the firm's history to reach this level. 

“I was immediately impressed by Nick’s commitment to excellence, strong ethics, and a focus on delivering the best results to clients,” said Sheffield Haworth CEO Alex Cormack. “He stood out as somebody who goes the extra mile to provide clients with dedication and comfort that he can be trusted to deliver on their important assignments.” 

Nicholas has proven to be a role model for his colleagues, nurturing and developing junior team members while upholding the AESC’s highest standards of professional conduct. His client-centered approach, combined with his expertise in asset management and infrastructure, has garnered him a loyal client base that values his ethical, transparent, and results-driven style. 

“Nick quickly built a reputation with Sheffield Haworth clients through his strong work ethic and drive to go the extra mile to deliver on the most difficult assignments,” said Alex. “It has been a pleasure to see Nick develop in the organization, especially to see him expand our coverage in the global Infrastructure sector where he has become renowned as a market expert externally.” 

Beyond his client work, Nicholas is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession. He is one of the organization’s Male Allies and an active sponsor of Sheffield Haworth’s Female Future Leaders program, championing the development of women in the business. Additionally, he plays a key role in the firm’s DE&I initiatives, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable culture within Sheffield Haworth. 

“Nick's professionalism, strategic insights, and the trust he has earned from us set him apart,” said Partners Group Global Head of Talent Acquisition Jonas Revensburg, who has worked with Nicholas in a client capacity. “His extraordinary commitment to clients and extensive professional network makes him an invaluable partner.” 

About the AESC Future of the Profession Award 

AESC's Future of the Profession Award is designed to recognize the next generation of leaders in executive search and leadership consulting. It honors innovation and forward-thinking leadership and recipients are viewed as trailblazers in the profession. Recipients have proven their innovation and leadership through innovative client solutions; improvements to existing processes; the introduction of new technology; or creative approaches to standard operating practices.  

About AESC  

Since 1959, AESC has set quality standards for the executive search and leadership consulting profession. AESC Members represent 16,000+ trusted professionals in 1,200+ offices, spanning 70+ countries. AESC Members are recognized experts providing consulting services in the areas of leaders, teams and culture to the world’s leading organizations. They leverage their access and expertise to place more than 100,000 executives each year in board of directors and C-level positions across industry sectors. Dedicated to strengthening leadership together, AESC and its members share a deep commitment to the highest quality standards in executive search and leadership consulting—for the benefit of clients and the profession. We Shape. Connect. Educate. Innovate. Learn more about us at aesc.org. For AESC’s career services, visit bluesteps.com.