The Corporation of Brown University

Brickson Diamond, a Class of 1993 Brown graduate, is a partner at Spencer Stuart, advising clients on executive search, leadership succession and professional development, with a strong focus on inclusion. Based in Los Angeles, he is active in the firm’s telecommunications, media and technology, and education and social impact practices. Previously, Diamond founded Big Answers, a consultancy focused on helping organizations define core values and strategies through an inclusive lens. He also served as executive vice president and COO of the Executive Leadership Council, a leading organization for Black executives and board members. Earlier, he spent 15 years at the Capital Group, becoming a senior vice president and advising high-net-worth families on wealth and legacy. He serves on the board of Gentreo, a full-service digital estate planning solution. Beyond his corporate roles, Diamond is founding chair of the Blackhouse Foundation, an 18-year old nonprofit expanding opportunities for new storytellers at major film festivals. He chairs the board of the Tides Network, serves on the board of Rideback Rise and is on the investment committee of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. He holds a bachelor’s from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard.