Buffkin/Baker Expands Governance Practice

Buffkin/Baker announced the expansion of its governance relations practice with the additions of Ted Jadick and Faye Wattleton.

Jadick joined the firm in January 2018 from Heidrick & Struggles, where he held the position of vice chairman. He was a member of their executive committee, as well as a managing partner in the firm’s New York office. Jadick was also a founding member of its board practice and received the John E. Struggles Partnership Award.

Wattleton’s career spans more than three decades of governance experience. She has held nearly 20 board member positions for public and private corporations, academic institutions and high-impact philanthropic organizations. Wattleton has also served on the boards of Estée Lauder, Quidel Corporation, Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Columbia University, among others throughout her career.

Buffkin/Baker’s governance team of seasoned experts has decades of experience helping corporations and nonprofits shape effective boards by helping clients identify the mix of strategic, cultural and business challenges that are unique to them.

Through their extensive network of contacts, they recruit top-notch executives with diverse backgrounds and exceptional skills to help clients meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges in protecting and building their brands.

Buffkin/Baker’s expertise in board-building, its ability to help clients identify governance challenges, coupled with the firm’s access to exceptional executive talent and commitment to superior client service.