GLG's Expert Network
The most difficult-to-reach experts consistently choose to work with GLG: from former C-suite executives to PhD academics, from deep technical specialists to on-the-ground practioners.
Featured experts
Brent Layton
Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Centene Corporation
Dolan Sondhi
Professor of Research in Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Andreas Welsch
Former VP Head of Marketing AI, SAP
General Sir Richard Shirreff
Former Deputy Supreme Commander Europe, NATO
Nicole Alexander
Former Head of Marketing, Meta
Dr. William Fong
Former Director of Digital Transformation, Microsoft
How we attract the best experts to GLG
We provide experts with an expansive range of opportunities to apply their expertise to the world’s most complex challenges.
Deeper relationships
Our dedicated and industry-aligned expert managers build strong ties with specialist communities.
Trusted environment
We’re known for thoughtful and multilayered compliance practices, robust expert training, and proactively managing potential conflicts.
Investment in their experience
GLG is the only network that provides experts with exclusive programming, events, and an app to easily manage their client projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an expert network?
An expert network connects decision-makers at leading organizations with Industry experts for paid consultations and research. Professionals join these networks to share their unique perspectives on specific topics, helping organizations navigate questions and opportunities.
What services do expert networks offer?
We facilitate a wide range of engagements designed to connect decision-makers seeking critical insights with industry professionals ready to share their knowledge. Across the research lifecycle, these engagements include:
- Expert calls and meetings: Connect with expert virtually on expert calls or through in-person meetings for highly targeted conversations.
- Research: Conduct primary qualitative and quantitative research to answer complex questions and first-time problems. Field test hypotheses or gain deeper market intelligence with access to hard-to-find respondents.
- Expert Content: Get access to expert transcripts and insights from GLG's expert network through the Expert Content Library.
- Events: Connect with leading experts through exclusive events such as interactive roundtables and summits.
- Advisory and Placements: Long-term collaborations, including strategic advisory roles, board placements, and fractional executive placements.
Does GLG's expert network have experts in specialized fields like AI and emerging tech?
Yes. We support many industries, including specialized fields like generative AI, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. Our network includes former executives, technical specialists, and researchers from both established market leaders and innovative startups. We recruit fresh, authoritative voices daily to help keep our coverage current with the most relevant perspectives in these fast-evolving sectors.
Who uses expert networks and who are GLG's clients?
For over 25 years, GLG has been a preferred partner for many of the world’s most ambitious organizations. You will typically connect with decision-makers from global financial services firms, management consultancies, law firms, and corporations. With a presence in key hubs across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, our global reach facilitates connections in many countries.
How do I become a GLG expert?
While we often custom-recruit to help meet specific client needs, we welcome practitioners to submit their expertise. You can start by submitting your professional profile via our website or the GLG for Experts app. To join, you will complete a mandatory compliance tutorial, sign our standard agreement, and set your own hourly rate. Once onboarded, your profile becomes searchable by our global service teams for relevant matches.