Linda Barham

Linda Barham recruits senior financial officers for leading clients ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to portfolio companies of leading private equity firms.

Based in Chicago, Linda works across several sectors, including consumer products, retail, technology, healthcare and professional services. Linda recently partnered with executive search teams at both a Fortune 500 consumer company and an industrials company to recruit an external CFO. She has led countless CFO searches, both for corporate and division roles, as well as for treasurers, controllers and investment relations leaders.

Linda held multiple roles at PwC before joining Russell Reynolds Associates. She oversaw the global delivery team based in Kolkata, India, and collaborated on program strategy, quality control and contract negotiations. Prior to that, she was a manager in the transaction services group, where she managed engagement teams. She began her career in the firm’s assurance and business advisory services group.