Amrop Appoints New Managing Director

Brussels – April 20, 2026 – The Amrop Partnership, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, announces the appointment of Sara Jane (SJ) Knox as Managing Director. This newly created role reflects our continued commitment to strengthening our strategic focus and enhancing organizational development across our global partnership.

Reporting directly to the Global Board, the Managing Director will play a pivotal role in shaping Amrop’s long-term direction, driving key strategic initiatives, and supporting the ongoing evolution of our firm in an increasingly dynamic and complex global market.

Sara Jane brings a wealth of experience from leading global networks and professional services organizations. Over the past decade, she has held senior global strategy roles, working closely with C-suite executives, advising on critical business challenges, and building trusted relationships with senior leaders across diverse cultural and professional environments. Her strong strategic acumen, combined with deep understanding of the global professional services landscape and a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership style, makes her exceptionally well suited to this role.

Annika Farin, Global Chair of Amrop, commented:

“We are thrilled to welcome SJ to Amrop at such an important moment in our firm’s journey. Her deep experience in global strategy, combined with her ability to connect people, ideas, and opportunities across markets, will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our partnership and deliver exceptional value to our clients. This new role underscores our ambition to further strengthen alignment, innovation, and long-term impact across our global network.”

Sara Jane Knox added:

“I am excited to join Amrop and to work alongside such a highly regarded global partnership. The firm’s entrepreneurial spirit, deep local expertise, and collaborative culture create a powerful platform for growth. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of Amrop’s development, supporting our partners worldwide, and helping to shape a clear and ambitious path forward.”

About Amrop

Amrop is a global leadership consulting firm, offering retained Executive Search, Board and Leadership Advisory services. We advise the world's most dynamic, agile organizations on identifying and positioning Leaders For What's Next - adept at working across borders, in markets around the world. Established in 1977, Amrop operates in Asia, EMEA and the Americas across 72 offices in 59 countries.

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