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DALE JONES

Chief Executive Officer
Magna Vista Partners

Strategic Partner of IES Consulting

 

 

Dale Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Magna Vista Partners, a leadership advisory firm, with offices in Washington D.C. and Atlanta, helping leaders think through business strategy, board issues, corporate governance and human capital. He serves as a trusted advisor to chairs and CEOs of major corporations. 

Formerly CEO of The Diversified Search Group and previously Vice Chair of Heidrick & Struggles, Jones focused on finding and attracting CEO and board-level talent for clients seeking authentic leadership — and capacity to lead. Dale served as the Executive Director of Quest Atlanta ‘96 prior to the Olympic Games in Atlanta. He is particularly adept at identifying those with heartfelt desire to serve others combined with “competencies in context” that are often difficult to find.

Dale is a current corporate board member for Rollins, Inc. (NYSE), Trilith Film Studios — one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America — Chick-fil-A, and Outset Medical (NASDAQ). In the past, he has served on corporate boards for Northwestern Mutual Corp., Hughes Supply, and Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE). He additionally serves other not-for-profit roles with Morehouse College (emeritus trustee), The Special Olympics (current), and the Andrew Young Foundation (current). He’s frequently quoted in the media and contributes regularly as a speaker/instructor at Georgetown University.

 

Since reimagining his calling, Dale has focused his time and energy cultivating the next generation of leaders through public speaking, board service and philanthropy. Dale spent several years promoting clean drinking water projects in sub-Saharan Africa to advance health benefits in the community. Dale and his wife Yolanda make their home in both Atlanta and Washington D.C. They have two adult children living and working in New York.

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