Our Experience
R.T. Lear brings together multiple associates from around the globe who are experts in various fields. The company was founded by Zuzi Gaal who serves as its current president.
In accordance with each client engagement particular associates will join the team as their particular expertise is needed.
Zuzi Gaal - President
Zuzi Gaal is an international executive coach, a seasoned business consultant, and an expert trainer and facilitator. In her results-oriented approach with clients, Zuzi combines her extensive knowledge of business and development with over 15 years of work experience in Canada, the United States and Europe.
Prior to founding R.T. Lear, Zuzi held a position with the Bank of Montreal where she was responsible for building high performance through leadership capability and capacity. She was the force behind the organization's new criteria for Executive Coaches, their assessment, as well as the selection and engagement evaluation in order to bring BMO's coaching program to a higher level. She has also led several important initiatives including leadership development strategies, leadership assessment, and mentoring.
As a result of her experiences in consulting (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Towers Perrin, Watson Wyatt, and independently) and in industry (finance, pharmaceutical, IT, health care, and publishing) she has not only created winning human resources strategies, but has also enriched her coaching with a powerful perspective. Zuzi knows the world of business and understands the issues faced by executives globally.
Zuzi holds a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota, a Masters of Business Administration from the Rotterdam School of Management, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the Royal Roads University.