Audra Savickaite

Principal Consultant

US

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Audra partners with buy-side firms across the capital structure- from control equity sponsors and direct lenders to multi-asset platforms- to build high-performing legal teams in finance, operations, and investor services.

Based in Chicago, she brings nearly a decade of executive search experience across both public and private companies, PE-backed platforms, REITs, and institutional asset managers. Her placements are largely in leadership roles across legal, finance and investor services in real estate, industrials, and asset management. Audra is a trusted advisor known for her consultative, hands-on approach.

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  • Posted februari 25, 2026
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  • Posted februari 25, 2026
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  • Posted februari 24, 2026
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