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Heidrick & Struggles
We help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time®
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Overview

Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the executive search profession and is consistently ranked as one of the best executive search firms. It is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, partnering with our clients to develop future-ready leaders

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Number of Employees

1,001-5,000

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Services Provided

Consulting

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Regions

Africa, Asia, Europe, Latam, Middle East, North America, Oceania

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Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Of America

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Year of foundation

1953

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Public Company

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About Us

A premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions

Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions. We have worked with more than 70% of Fortune 1000 companies in virtually every sector and industry around the world. For all of the services we offer, we employ data-driven methodologies honed through decades of relationships and engagements with the world's largest organizations. Our expertise enables our clients to find the world's best leaders, create diverse and inclusive cultures, and transform their teams to achieve the highest levels of profitability and performance. Heidrick & Struggles' experts operate from principal business centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Who we are

Serving clients for nearly 70 years

Serving clients is the reason Heidrick & Struggles was founded nearly 70 years ago. It remains our reason for being. Since 1953, we have been building deep relationships with the world's most talented individuals on behalf of the world's most successful companies. Today, our executive search and leadership consultants continue the rich tradition of our founders to shape the industry—and many others—around the world.

What we do

Integrated leadership solutions

We provide three integrated services that balance the art and science of leadership: Executive Search, Leadership Consulting, and Culture Shaping. Our award-winning thought leadership has long distinguished us—sparking dialogue, guiding decision-makers, and advancing innovation across industries. Recognized by the Global Thought Leadership Institute as one of the top 100 organizations redefining excellence, we continue to shape the future with content that is rigorous, relevant, and insight-rich.

Our Purpose

Changing the world, one leadership team at a time

Heidrick & Struggles' purpose centers on the value that people, their unique perspectives, and experiences can bring to the world. We help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time®. In an era defined by who leads and how they lead, our work equips today's executives to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

Our Values

Our core values

We are committed to fostering a workplace in which every employee feels respected and valued. We cultivate a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration that fosters a sense of belonging and enables our employees to perform at their best. Our five primary values serve as the firm's foundation: Respect and value each individual, Grow with our clients, Win as one firm, Always act with integrity, and Own the results. These values have guided the actions of the people of Heidrick & Struggles for more than 60 years.

Why working with us

Data-driven methodologies honed through decades of experience

For all of the services we offer, we employ data-driven methodologies honed through decades of relationships and engagements with the world's largest organizations. Our expertise enables our clients to find the world's best leaders, create diverse and inclusive cultures, and transform their teams to achieve the highest levels of profitability and performance. We tailor our personalized, high-touch services to each client's unique needs.

Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability

At Heidrick & Struggles, we believe leadership and culture drive high performance and lasting change—principles that guide both how we operate and how we serve our clients. Our commitment to sustainability spans every dimension of our business: from reducing our environmental footprint and maintaining responsible practices, to investing in our people and the communities where we live and work. We integrate technology and climate preparedness into our growth strategy because sustainable success requires looking beyond short-term gains. We have reached 100% renewable energy coverage across our global office operations as part of our journey toward our 2030 emissions targets.

Community & Impact

Supporting our communities

We are committed to measurement, transparency and accountability on issues impacting our people, our communities and the environment. Our global clientele includes Fortune 1000 companies, middle market and emerging growth companies, governmental, higher education, and nonprofit organizations, and other leading private and public entities. We have a long-standing commitment to assisting mission-driven organizations in their leadership transitions and placements through our Social Impact Practice.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion is a choice and Belonging is our ambition

Heidrick & Struggles' purpose centers on the value that people, their unique perspectives, and experiences can bring to the world. We believe that fostering a culture of Inclusion & Belonging strengthens our ability to deliver for our clients, empowers our people and fuels innovation. Our commitment to I&B is embedded in everything we do—from how we attract, retain and develop talent to how we build high-performing teams and shape the next generation of leaders. Inclusion is a choice and Belonging is our ambition—these are not just values we uphold but integral to how we operate and grow as a firm. We have three employee resource groups: Heidrick Professionals of Color, Heidrick Women and Heidrick LGBT.

Awards & Accreditations

Recognition and accolades

Heidrick & Struggles has been named to Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list in 2012, 2014, and 2015, and was named a Best Workplace in Consulting and Professional Services by Great Place to Work® in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Recognized by the Global Thought Leadership Institute as one of the top... See more

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