At the AESC Global Conference in New York, Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair at Diversified Search Group, is celebrated for her distinguished career in executive search, marked by leadership, excellence, and community impact.
- Recognition and Honor:
- AESC Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon Judee von Seldeneck for her exceptional contribution to the executive search profession.
- Acknowledgment of her longstanding support and advocacy for AESC’s values and standards.
- Pioneering Leadership:
- Judee’s extensive involvement with AESC, from serving on the Board of Directors to receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.
- Recognition as the only leader to receive AESC’s Lifetime Achievement Award twice.
- Industry Impact and Achievements:
- Judee’s instrumental role in shaping Diversified Search Group into one of Forbes’ top 10 executive search and leadership consulting firms in the nation.
- Legacy of over 50 years as a trusted leader in placing senior-level executive talent for leading global companies.
- Community Engagement and Philanthropy:
- Judee’s commitment to community involvement, philanthropy, and inclusive leadership.
- Establishment of the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women to support women’s growth enterprises.
- Leadership Beyond Executive Search:
- Co-founding the Forum of Executive Women and contributing to various public, private, and nonprofit boards of directors.
- Notable roles in organizations such as the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Global Philadelphia Association.
- Accolades and Recognition:
- Judee’s receipt of prestigious honors, including the William Penn Award and Forbes’ Top 50 Entrepreneurs Over 50.
- Recognition of her outstanding achievements and impact on the executive search industry.
- Educational Background and Influences:
- Judee’s academic journey, obtaining a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Early career experiences, including her role as an executive assistant to Senator Walter F. Mondale.
- Judee M. von Seldeneck’s AESC Lifetime Achievement Award underscores her unparalleled contributions to the executive search profession and her lasting legacy of leadership, excellence, and community impact.
