INSIGHTS
Family offices are paying for leadership they won't let work
Daniel Aghdami
As trillions shift between generations, many family offices remain structurally underprepared for the complexity their executives are being hired to manage.
Experience
Daniel has worked and lived in several countries in Europe and the Middle East. Clients entrust him with strategic market entry projects, leadership succession, and advice. His key clients include hedge funds, family offices, banks, and leading blockchain foundations.
Prior to joining Heidrick, Daniel was with Goldman Sachs in Europe, later joining Leonteq in derivatives sales & structuring. He built the European and Middle East financial services executive search practices for a boutique search firm in Switzerland and Dubai, before starting his own firm which he ran successfully for 15 years.
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Structuring your family office: A purpose-driven approach
Daniel Aghdami | Renee Neri
Family offices are growing in number and rapidly evolving to meet a wide range of needs. As founders think about how to create the office that will work for them, articulating the purpose of the family office can help them determine the optimal organizational structure and leadership approach to meet their goals.
INSIGHTS
The human edge in AI-driven investing: A conversation with Arnaud de Servigny, investor, academic, and author
Daniel Aghdami
Arnaud de Servigny, expert in AI quantitative investing, machine learning, and the future of asset management, speaks about how AI is reshaping investment management and what it means for leadership.
INSIGHTS
2025 Family Offices Compensation Survey
Renee Neri | Daniel Aghdami
Heidrick & Struggles’ first survey of family office investment professionals in the US and Europe examines compensation trends, demographics, structures, and asset class focus.
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INSIGHTS
Family offices are paying for leadership they won't let work
Daniel Aghdami
As trillions shift between generations, many family offices remain structurally underprepared for the complexity their executives are being hired to manage. - Read More
INSIGHTS
Structuring your family office: A purpose-driven approach
Daniel Aghdami | Renee Neri
Family offices are growing in number and rapidly evolving to meet a wide range of needs. As founders think about how to create the office that will work for them, articulating the purpose of the family office can help them determine the optimal organizational structure and leadership approach to meet their goals. - Read More
INSIGHTS
The human edge in AI-driven investing: A conversation with Arnaud de Servigny, investor, academic, and author
Daniel Aghdami
Arnaud de Servigny, expert in AI quantitative investing, machine learning, and the future of asset management, speaks about how AI is reshaping investment management and what it means for leadership. - Read More
INSIGHTS
2025 Family Offices Compensation Survey
Renee Neri | Daniel Aghdami
Heidrick & Struggles’ first survey of family office investment professionals in the US and Europe examines compensation trends, demographics, structures, and asset class focus.
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