Managing Director
Sally King
Sally King is a seasoned international executive known for her expertise in global operations, strategic planning, and merger integration within the professional services industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Ms. King has navigated complex challenges and orchestrated transformative initiatives for both law firms and major corporations, consistently driving profitability and productivity enhancements.
Having served in key leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as General Electric, NYNEX, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, Ms. King has honed her skills in firm leadership succession planning, merger integration, corporate governance, talent management and operations.
Ms. King’s strategic foresight and hands-on approach are key to reshaping organizational structures, driving cultural transformations, and fostering innovation amid dynamic industry landscapes.
Ms. King joins The Alexander Group as a member of the advisory and consulting team, expanding the firm’s ability to serve clients through team and executive assessment, advisory, and consulting strategies.
“My decades-long relationship with John Lamar and Jane Howze, both as a client, a placement and as a friend, makes joining The Alexander Group an absolute pleasure for me. Throughout my career, I have been so proud of the people I have mentored and the success of the leadership at the organizations I have coached. This is a natural next step and I am certain together we will offer a wealth of solutions in all aspects of legal industry operations, business and talent development, operational challenges, as well as coaching support for firm leadership."
Education
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Columbia University Graduate School of Business
MBA
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Croydon College
National Diploma, Business Administration and Management
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HOUSTON—The Alexander Group proudly announces the addition of seasoned international executive Sally King to the firm’s advisory and consulting team. King brings extensive experience in global operations, strategic planning, merger planning and integration, finance, and all aspects of operational management to the consulting role. King will play a pivotal part in furthering The Alexander Group’s mission