About Rory Verrett
Rory Verrett is the founder of The Sovereign Path and one of the most trusted executive coaches for purpose-driven leaders across industries and continents. With a rare combination of experience in executive search, leadership development, and succession strategy, Rory brings deep insight into what it takes to lead with clarity, conviction, and long-term impact.
He has coached CEOs, general counsels, professional sports coaches, startup founders, nonprofit executives, finance leaders, and global entrepreneurs. His work draws on over two decades of advising senior leaders at critical inflection points in their careers and organizations.
Rory developed The Sovereign Path after leading succession planning for global corporations, managing the NFL’s leadership academy for emerging front office executives, and curating learning experiences for club executives at Stanford and Wharton business schools. He has presented talent strategy insights at the White House, testified before Congress, and lectured on leadership and equity in North America, Europe, and Africa.
As founder of Protégé Search, Rory has recruited executive leaders for some of the world’s most mission-driven companies, nonprofits, and B Corporations. This unique vantage point—at the intersection of purpose, power, and placement—makes him a uniquely effective coach for those seeking to lead authentically and with legacy in mind.
A graduate of Harvard Law School, Rory earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University and was selected as a Truman Scholar. Through The Sovereign Path, he helps ambitious, values-driven leaders design the next chapter of their lives and careers—on purpose, with purpose.
About The Protégé Leadership Academy
Rory E. Verrett created the Protégé Leadership Academy out of a deep desire to make a lasting impact on the careers and lives of professionals. After more than 20 years in executive recruiting, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges individuals face in navigating their careers, Rory recognized a significant need for a more personalized, strategic approach to leadership development and career growth. He wanted to empower executives and rising leaders to not only succeed in their roles but also thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
"Rory was critical in helping me take more ownership of my trajectory; he helped me refine my skill set, hone in on my unique strengths, and effectively communicate that value to an organization, whether for internal opportunities or when seeking a new external role. I would not be where I am today without Rory and I recommend him without reservation to any young professional looking for executive coaching."