Ron Lumbra

Ron has spent more than two decades working alongside organizations as they navigate pivotal leadership decisions. He serves on the CCS Board of Directors, where he contributes expertise in organizational leadership and board governance.

A Partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ CEO & Board of Directors Practice, Ron advises CEOs and board chairs on succession planning, board effectiveness, and high-stakes leadership transitions. Before joining the firm, he spent 17 years with a global search company, where he held senior leadership roles, including co-head of Americas operations and head of the New York and Houston offices.

Ron is committed to community service and nonprofit leadership. He previously chaired the board of trustees at the University of Vermont and at KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating play spaces for children. He has also served on two SPAC boards.

Ron earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Vermont. He lives in New York and enjoys mentoring emerging leaders and supporting organizations that strengthen communities.