German Herrera

German Herrera serves as the US Managing Partner and Global Head of the Family Business Advisory Practice at Egon Zehnder, where responsibilities include guiding families and managers on governance and succession challenges. Additionally, German leads the Industrial Practice for North America, collaborating with boards and CEOs to develop succession strategies and leadership team retention in the evolving industrial sector. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Partner in the Southeast and Consultant at Egon Zehnder, General Manager at GasTrade, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and Program Manager at International Paper. German holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Columbia Engineering.