Steve Newton

Topic Expert, Russell Reynolds Associates; Director, French-American Chamber of Commerce, The Health Museum

Stephen Newton is the Area Manager for Russell Reynolds Associates’ Houston and Dallas offices and is also a member of the CEO/Board Practice. He has successfully completed searches for managing directors, presidents, CEOs, COOs, and board members for prestigious organizations.

Steve joined the Russell Reynolds Associates’ New York office in 1986, transferred to Paris in 1991 and after that moved to the Houston office in 1995. Until 2012, he co-led the Financial Services Sector in the Americas. Prior to joining the firm, Steve was with Bankers Trust Company in London, New York and Paris. He served as Vice President and Unit Head in the Energy Group and was responsible for the bank’s relationships with energy companies in Continental Europe and Africa.

He serves on the board of the NACD Texas TriCities Chapter and the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Steve is also a board member of the Health Museum and Central Houston, Inc. He is a past board member of the Houston Zoo and Oilfields School.

Steve received his B.S. in international economics from the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. He is fluent in French and English.