Heran Getachew
Executive coach for founders and business leaders
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision makingStartups and foundersScaling and growthCareer changePromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Career coach |
| Credentials | Finance degree, NYU Stern School of Business; Industrial Engineering degree, Columbia University School of Engineering |
Heran Getachew is an executive and career coach who works with founders, executives and business leaders. Heran has coached and trained 100+ entrepreneurs and leaders at firms such as Justworks, UBS and Morgan Stanley. Heran also works as Strategy Director in the Office of the COO at The Carlyle Group, and spent 15+ years in investment banking, private equity and corporate strategy before coaching full time alongside that role.
What Heran helps with
Heran helps leaders build stronger leadership skills and grow their careers or businesses. The work also covers big decisions and complex situations.
- Strengthening leadership effectiveness
- Growing a career or business
- Making major decisions with more clarity
- Getting ready for a promotion
- Handling a career transition
- Preparing for recruiting processes
- Working through complex business situations
Who Heran works with
Heran coaches founders, executives and business leaders. Clients come from startups, small businesses and large companies. Some are high-potential employees and leaders at UBS who are preparing for promotion or a career move.
How Heran works
Heran coaches UBS leaders one on one in a 6-month leadership development program called the Growth Alignment Experience. Each cohort runs for six months. The work supports promotion readiness and career transitions. Heran draws on business strategy and the study of leadership, psychology, neuroscience and peak performance.
Background and qualifications
Heran studied Finance at NYU Stern School of Business and Industrial Engineering at Columbia University's School of Engineering. Over the next 15+ years, Heran worked as an investment banker, private equity investor and corporate strategist, partnering with executives and leadership teams on growth and strategic projects. Today Heran is Strategy Director in the Office of the COO at The Carlyle Group, where the work includes a fundraising platform of $7B+ and an AI-enabled tool for screening 35K+ investment advisors.
Heran Getachew pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Career coaching
- 6-month leadership development program cohorts
Heran Getachew reviews
Heran Getachew has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Heran coaches leaders while working as a Strategy Director at The Carlyle Group, with 15+ years in private equity and corporate strategy.
Best for founders and executives who want help with leadership, growth and career moves from a coach with private equity experience.
Common questions
How much does Heran Getachew charge?
Coaching with Heran runs $130 to $255 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Heran Getachew help with?
Heran Getachew helps with strengthening leadership effectiveness, growing a career or business, making major decisions with more clarity and getting ready for a promotion.
Does Heran Getachew have reviews?
Heran Getachew has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Heran Getachew certified?
Heran Getachew lists: Finance degree, NYU Stern School of Business; Industrial Engineering degree, Columbia University School of Engineering.
Has Heran Getachew coached leaders at large companies?
Yes. Heran has coached leaders at firms such as Justworks, UBS and Morgan Stanley. Heran also coaches UBS leaders in a 6-month leadership program.
How do I contact Heran Getachew?
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