Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Recruit top executive talent tailored for leadership roles across multiple sectors.

Empower organizations by enhancing leadership capabilities and governance structures.

Navigate critical change to unlock growth and enhance value.

Access Expert Leaders and Talent When Needed.

Enhance organizational performance by cultivating culture and simplifying structures.

Services that identify, recruit, and place C‑suite, board and senior functional leaders across industries to fill strategic leadership roles.

Products: Executive Search

Programs and assessments to evaluate, develop and accelerate leaders, including coaching, succession planning, leadership assessment, digital and inclusive leadership.

Products: Leadership

Access to interim executives, project leaders and experts for rapid deployment to fill leadership gaps or lead time‑limited projects.

Products: On-Demand Talent

Services to shape culture, simplify structures, accelerate organizational performance and drive purpose‑aligned change.

Products: Organization & Culture

Leadership support for corporate transformations, including carve-outs, cost transformation, distress response, restructuring and M&A talent planning.

Products: Corporate Transformation, Leadership

Executive Search

Heidrick & Struggles' executive search service identifies and recruits top leaders for C-suite and senior leadership roles across industries, including CEO and board appointments, as well as senior officers in digital, financial, HR, legal, risk and compliance, marketing, supply chain, and technology.

• Ensure Exceptional Leadership
  We focus on sourcing and placing CEOs and board members with proven track records to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Empower Digital Transformation
  Identify and place digital leaders who drive technological innovation and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mitigate Organizational Risk
  Identify leaders focused on compliance and risk management strategies across the enterprise.
• Drive Market Growth
  Connect with visionary leaders who enhance brand strategy and revenue growth.
• Transform Digital Capabilities
  Identify and recruit technology leaders that drive innovation and adoption of new technologies.
• Strengthen Financial Leadership
  Connect clients with financial leaders who provide strategic oversight and drive financial performance.
• Cultivate Strong Work Culture
  Find HR executives equipped to foster inclusive environments and drive talent management.
• Optimize Operational Efficiency
  Ensure organizational success by placing experienced supply chain and operations executives.
• Navigate Complex Regulations
  Source leaders adept at managing stakeholder relationships and regulatory compliance.

Leadership

Leadership services provide governance, development, and assessment of leaders, featuring programs and assessments such as Agile Leader Potential, Board Effectiveness, CEO Succession Planning, Chief Executive Acceleration, Coaching, Digital Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Assessment, Leadership Development, M&A Talent Planning, and Team Acceleration.

• Evaluate Agile Leadership Potential
  Quantifies leaders' adaptability and readiness for change through advanced metrics.
• Enhance Board Governance
  Improves the decision-making and strategic direction of executive teams through tailored assessments.
• Accelerate Executive Impact
  Drives faster integration of new CEOs to enhance company performance.
• Ensure Smooth CEO Transitions
  Facilitates effective leadership handovers, crucial for organizational stability.
• Lead in a Digital Age
  Equips leaders with skills to manage technological transformations.
• Promote Inclusive Leadership
  Helps organizations develop frameworks for equitable leadership and diverse teams.
• Strategize Talent for M&As
  Ensures strategic alignment and cultural integration during mergers.
• Maximize Leadership Potential
  Offers personalized development plans and strategies to boost individual and team effectiveness.
• Assess Leadership Capabilities
  Utilizes data-driven methods to evaluate and enhance leadership skills.
• Develop Future Leaders
  Empowers individuals with the skills necessary for effective leadership.
• Enhance Team Performance
  Facilitates improved teamwork and operational efficiency.

Corporate Transformation

Corporate Transformation helps clients manage major change through carve-outs, cost-advantage initiatives, and distress response and restructuring.

• Enhance Leadership in Carve-Outs
  Our expertise ensures that leadership is effectively aligned and empowered during carve-out transactions, safeguarding value creation.
• Lead in Distress Situations
  Our seasoned experts guide companies through financial distress and restructuring processes, stabilizing operations and preparing for recovery.
• Achieve Competitive Cost Advantage
  We provide strategic insights and implementation support for organizations to reduce costs effectively while enhancing operational efficiency.

On-Demand Talent

On-Demand Talent provides access to interim executives, project leaders, consultants, and experts for flexible leadership and project needs.

• Fill Leadership Gaps Instantly
  Gain immediate access to seasoned interim executives to maintain momentum and leadership capabilities during transitions or gaps.
• Utilize Experts for Critical Projects
  Leverage specialized knowledge and skills from on-demand experts to drive your projects forward efficiently and effectively.
• Deploy Talent Rapidly
  Respond to urgent business needs with swift integration of high-caliber professionals ready to lead.
• Adapt Leadership to Needs
  Customize talent solutions to meet dynamic organizational challenges and capitalize on strategic opportunities.

Organization & Culture

Organization and culture services help shape culture, accelerate organization performance, simplify structures, and drive purposeful change.

• Influence Organizational Culture
  Implement comprehensive strategies that foster a thriving organizational culture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and employee engagement.
• Accelerate Organization Performance
  Utilize focused methodologies that enhance operational efficiency and adaptability, driving quicker responses to market changes and internal needs.
• Simplify Structures and Processes
  Streamline organizational frameworks to foster agility, facilitate decision-making, and enhance overall employee satisfaction.
• Drive Purposeful Change
  Align organizational transformations with core values and mission, ensuring that all change efforts resonate deeply with organizational identity.