Dan Fisher, PhD

Dan Fisher is a consulting psychologist and Managing Partner at Contemporary Leadership Advisors (CLA), where he advises C-suite executives, boards, and investors navigating complex leadership and organizational challenges. Known for his insight, candor, and strategic thinking, Dan has deep expertise in executive assessment, leadership development, and top-team effectiveness. He helps organizations select and develop senior leaders, align teams around strategic goals, and accelerate performance in dynamic business environments.

Before co-founding CLA, Dan was a founding member of the Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness practice at AlixPartners, where he served on the Senior Leadership Team and built the firm’s team development offering. Earlier, he was co-founder and Managing Partner at Fisher Rock Consulting.

Dan earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed postdoctoral training and faculty work at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is a sought-after speaker and an active member of professional psychology and business communities.