John Wasley

John Wasley is a Consultant at executive search firm Spencer Stuart and a member of the firm’s Financial Services, Real Estate, Private Equity and Board practices. John focuses on C-level positions in the financial services and real estate sectors, and on board roles across a variety of industries. During his nearly 20 years in executive search, John has represented a wide range of private, public and private equity-backed companies. He has worked on assignments in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Mr. Wasley’s lengthy career in real estate spans over 30 years, starting as one of the founders of Wedgewood Investment Corporation, followed by serving as the founder of Wedgewood Development Corporation. He has held positions at Southern California Savings, its subsidiary PPCCP, Russell Reynolds Associates’ Los Angeles office, Heidrick & Struggles as a Partner in the Financial Services and Real Estate practices, and Caldwell Partners as a Partner and Shareholder.

In 2001, Mr. Wasley was appointed by the White House to serve as an Appointed Director for the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. He serves on several boards, including the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Jerome’s Furniture in San Diego, the Episcopal School of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Business Council, Chrysalis, and My Friends Place. He is a full member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), and a Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Mr. Wasley received a B.A. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.