Deep, discreet assessments to de-risk appointments, succession, and investor decisions across global geographies
Clarity in a Complex World
Leadership decisions carry outsized regulatory, operational, and reputational risk. Résumés can be polished, histories complex, and digital footprints noisy or misleading—while the cost of a mis-hire or governance failure can be immediate and public.
Mintz Group pioneered executive diligence more than 25 years ago. Today, we deliver discreet, in-depth assessments of C-suite leaders, board members, founders, and key executives worldwide—helping organizations appoint with confidence, navigate succession, and mitigate leadership risk.
Our work goes beyond database checks, combining sourced insight, cross-border records, and behavioral analysis to deliver decision-ready intelligence that withstands boardroom scrutiny, investor review, and media attention. Whether pre-offer, pre-announcement, or post-signing verification, we provide clarity at every stage of the process.
“Mintz gave us clarity we could defend in the boardroom and to shareholders”
CHRO
Global Consumer Brand
“Their cross-border work surfaced conflicts our in-house checks missed”
General Counsel
Fortune 100 Industrials
How We Deliver Confidence in Leadership Decisions
Executive Diligence
Comprehensive due diligence on leadership candidates, including credential verification, career history reconstruction, and identification of litigation, regulatory, or conduct concerns—providing decision-ready intelligence for hiring and deal-making.
Board Advisory
Navigate complex governance and shareholder challenges—defend against activist campaigns, vet shareholder proposals, conduct internal investigations, and deliver actionable insights for M&A decisions
Leadership, Team & Key Person Risk
Diagnose key person dependency undisclosed conflicts, and behavioral risks; inform succession planning and mitigation strategies.
Reputational
Intelligence
Separate noise from substantiated issues across media, litigation, and social platforms; guide disclosure and communications with confidence.
A public company engaged Mintz to vet a high-profile director nominee. Cross-border records and sourced insights revealed undisclosed related-party transactions and governance concerns, prompting a slate adjustment that averted investor backlash.
A growth equity investor retained Mintz to evaluate the leadership team of a late-stage target. Our investigation uncovered undisclosed conflicts involving a senior executive and a key supplier, as well as behavioral red flags from prior ventures. The investor renegotiated governance protections and proceeded with confidence.
Amid social media claims against a finalist, Mintz conducted rapid digital forensics and confidential interviews. Findings distinguished coordinated online harassment from substantiated issues, enabling the committee to make an informed appointment supported by a clear communication plan.
During a proxy contest, Mintz provided intelligence on activist nominees and their affiliations. Our findings informed shareholder engagement strategy and helped the client maintain board independence through a contested vote.
