Trent Aulbaugh, based in Houston, serves energy clients in numerous industries. He advises on senior executive search, CEO succession, board succession, and board effectiveness for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. He is also active in Egon Zehnder's Industrial and Private Equity practices.

Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Aulbaugh was a director with Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting, where he led strategy engagements. Previously, he founded and led the Strategy and Transformation service line for BearingPoint's Global Energy practice. Earlier in his career, he was a senior manager with Arthur Andersen, a global strategy manager for Compaq's Desktop Division, and a senior analyst with First Data.

Aulbaugh has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Texas and an MBA from Rice University. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, boating, and spending time with family.