January 4, 2016

FMG Leading Announces CEO Transition

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by FMG LEADING

Dr. Matt Brubaker to lead the firm into the future as CEO; FMG Leading founder Dr. Foster Mobley transitions into Chairman role.

San Diego, CA – January 5, 2016 – FMG Leading, a business advisory firm that helps executive leaders maximize the performance of their human capital, today announced that Dr. Matt Brubaker will lead the firm into the future as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Foster Mobley, FMG Leading’s founder and CEO of 31 years, will continue to serve in his role as Board Chairman.

Dr. Brubaker joined FMG Leading in 2007 as Managing Principal, and in subsequent years expanded his responsibilities into oversight of all client engagements. As part of this planned leadership transition, Dr. Brubaker was named President and Chief Operating Officer in July, 2014, and in that role, led the transformation of the firm’s business operations and talent strategies. As CEO, Dr. Brubaker will be responsible for bringing FMG Leading’s market strategy into the future.

Reflecting on the transition, founder Dr. Foster Mobley said, “Honoring our rich legacy, intimately understanding the DNA that has made us who we are for the past 31 years, and leading the firm with a winning strategy, I can’t imagine a better person or more qualified leader to carry on our work and tradition than Dr. Matt Brubaker. This carefully planned leadership transition enables FMG Leading to continue its growth as a leading voice in human capital performance.”

FMG Leading CEO Dr. Matt Brubaker commented, “We have the privilege of serving some of the most innovative and successful companies in the world – across health care, professional services, media and other industries. As our founder Dr. Foster Mobley transitions into the Chairman role, I’m honored to be able to bring continued leadership to this remarkable team during a season of historic growth.”

To contact Dr. Matt Brubaker, click here.

About FMG Leading

FMG Leading is a human capital advisory firm working with CEOs, executive teams, boards, and investors to accelerate growth and durable value creation — with deep expertise across healthcare services, private equity portfolios, and founder-led platforms scaling under institutional ownership.

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