Thomas Saporito

Thomas Saporito chairs the compensation committee of RHR International’s board of directors. He served as chairman from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as chairman and chief executive officer from 2008 to 2016 and president from 2006 to 2008.

In all his roles with RHR, Tom’s passion has always been to help ensure that the firm has distinguished itself as preeminent in developing top management leadership. He has worked tirelessly to ensure that the firm is imbued with the right mission, values, and talent. Driven by his ambition to have an impact and make a difference, Tom has established himself as an authority in executive succession and board effectiveness.

Tom has written extensively about leadership in The Wall Street Journal and Forbes and is co-author of the book Inside CEO Succession: The Essential Guide to Leadership Transition. He sits on the board of directors of BAYADA Home Health Care, Merakey, the Union League of Philadelphia, and the Loxahatchee Club. He is also a former member of the National Association of Corporate Directors’ Blue Ribbon Commission on CEO Succession. Tom holds a PhD from the University at Albany, SUNY, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees from SUNY Plattsburg. Tom’s primary passion is his family, including his wife, four children, and seven grandchildren. When winding down, he enjoys golf, cooking, playing guitar, and traveling.