Chiefs of Staff Around the World: One Role, Different Realities
How does the Chief of Staff role change from one country to the next?
Who do Chiefs of Staff report to, how much authority do they hold? What do executives in different markets expect from the role, and how are Chiefs of Staff shaping their careers from the seat?
The role is growing quickly, and the answers depend a lot on where you work. Some markets bring a long tradition of institutional Chiefs of Staff, while others have shaped the role around operating companies and fast-growing teams.
Roland Berger’s new International Chief of Staff Barometer looks at exactly these questions, comparing how the function is perceived, positioned, and practiced across organizational cultures. To celebrate its release, the Club Chief of Staff (led by Roland Berger and Institut Choiseul) and Ask a Chief of Staff are bringing together Chiefs of Staff from around the world for a live conversation.
The panel will explore:
How the role is defined from one country and company culture to the next
Where the Chief of Staff sits alongside the executive and the leadership team
The role’s contribution to governance, coordination, and strategy execution
How the function is evolving and the career paths it opens up
Speakers
Anne Corteggiano — External Affairs Director & Club Chief of Staff Founder, Roland Berger
Clara Ma — Founder and CEO, Ask a Chief of Staff
Benjamin Helman — Chief of Staff to the CEO, L’Oréal
Orsina Dessi — Chief of Staff, Cardamon
Details
Monday, November 23, 2026
2:00 to 3:30 pm CET | 8:00 to 9:30 am ET
About Roland Berger
Roland Berger is the only leading global strategy consultancy of European origin. The firm combines deep industry expertise with broad experience across core management functions and transformation programs. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Munich, Roland Berger supports companies worldwide in shaping and executing complex transformations – from strategic repositioning and performance improvement to the development and application of data-driven, AI-enabled solutions. Roland Berger is working towards achieving its company-wide net-zero emission reduction targets by 2040, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. The firm’s progress is documented in its annual ESG report. In 2025, Roland Berger generated revenues of over EUR 1 billion.
Learn more about Roland Berger at rolandberger.com.
About Roland Berger’s Chief of Staff Club
Launched in 2023 by Roland Berger in partnership with Institut Choiseul, the Chief of Staff Club has established itself as France’s leading community for Chiefs of Staff, bringing together more than 3,000 members.
With over 30 events organised to date, the Club provides a unique forum for dialogue between Chiefs of Staff and senior business leaders, combining high-level discussions on leadership and governance with opportunities for peer exchange and professional networking.
Beyond connecting professionals, the Club plays an active role in shaping the future of the Chief of Staff profession. By fostering dialogue, sharing insights and advancing research, it contributes to a deeper understanding and greater recognition of a role that is becoming increasingly central to corporate leadership and decision-making.
About Ask a Chief of Staff
Ask a Chief of Staff is the premier resource for current and aspiring Chiefs of Staff. Founded by Clara Ma, former Chief of Staff to the CEO of Hugging Face, Ask a Chief of Staff helps Chiefs of Staff thrive in the role and build what comes next through practical advice, meaningful connections, and a community built for the role.
Explore the community and everything else Ask a Chief of Staff has to offer at askachiefofstaff.com.