About Amanda
Amanda Henkel is a Partner in Caldwell’s Industrial, Financial Officers, and CHRO & Human Capital practices. With over 25 years of search experience, she has successfully led critical senior leadership engagements for organizations ranging from large-cap public companies to mid-cap private and private equity-backed enterprises.
Experience
Amanda is known for building lasting client relationships by helping organizations strengthen their teams and commitment to continuous improvement. Through diverse industry experience, Amanda understands how to align organizations with talent to drive change and bridge culture and performance.
Before joining Caldwell, Amanda spent 15 years at two of the world’s largest executive search firms. Earlier, she was a key member of a specialized team at Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 200 company recognized for operating excellence, financial discipline, and growth. At Danaher, she played a pivotal role in developing and shaping executive search capabilities, advising leaders on talent acquisition strategies, and successfully executing senior-level search projects to attract top-tier talent across multiple operating companies. She incorporates the discipline and rigor of the Danaher Business System (DBS) into her approach to talent assessment and client service.
Early in her career, Amanda served in recruiting leadership roles within A.T. Kearney in both management consulting and executive search. She began her recruiting career as an assistant director at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Education
Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University.
