Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (ticker: HSII, exchange: NASDAQ) News Release - 21-Sep-2000
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Heidrick & Struggles Contributes Unique Perspective as Co-Sponsor Of State of the World Forum
CHICAGO, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) recently joined several of the world's leading experts on business, politics and academics at the State of the World Forum, a week-long symposium held in New York. The week-long forum coincided with the U.N. Millennial Summit.
Participating in several panel discussions, firm representatives contributed their points-of-view on issues ranging from globalization of equity markets to e-business and the Digital Divide. Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, served as the forum's convening chairman. Other high-profile participants included Colin Powell, Queen Noor of Jordan, Stephen Covey and George Soros, chairman, Soros Fund Management.
"Participating in this type of forum highlights our standing as a truly global player," says Patrick s. Pittard, Chairman, President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles International. "As we continue to grow both domestically and abroad, it's important that our knowledge and perspective be strongly aligned with issues facing the world."
Specific Heidrick & Struggles panelists and topics included: "Meta-Capitalism: E-Business and the Design of 21st Century Companies and Markets," Patrick Pittard; "Globalization and the Question of Equity," Tom Friel, President, Heidrick Ventures; and, "Bridging the Global Digital Divide," Kyung Yoon, Partner.
"Heidrick & Struggles's global view and leadership expertise provided a unique perspective," says James Garrison, President, State of the World Forum. "Their forward thinking ideas on the management of human capital contributed great value to the dialogue."
In addition to contributing as a Chairman's Circle sponsor, Heidrick & Struggles International hosted one of the forum's nightly dinner sessions titled, "Global Leadership in the 21st Century." Peter E. Georgescu, chairman emeritus of the global advertising firm, Young & Rubicam, was the keynote speaker.
State of the World Forum
The State of the World Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global network of leaders, citizens and institutions committed to discerning and implementing the principles, values and actions necessary to guide humanity wisely as it gives shape to an increasingly global and interdependent civilization. The Forum's activities to achieve its goals include: convening conferences to deepen dialogue and building global partnerships and collaborations between diverse constituencies to address critical issues affecting the future of humanity. For more information about the Forum, visit www.worldforum.org .
About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSI Group)
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSI Group) is the world's largest and premier provider of executive-level search and consulting services. Nearly 1,000 Heidrick & Struggles professionals operate from offices in more than 70 locations throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our core business -- Heidrick & Struggles Executive Search -- has been an industry leader for nearly 50 years, specializing in chief executive, board member and senior level management assignments for a broad spectrum of clients: multi-national corporations, mid-cap and start-up companies, not-for-profit entities, educational institutions, foundations, associations and governmental units. We are expanding our range of complementary services to offer solutions to senior management teams for their human capital needs. LeadersOnline, our Internet-based recruiting business, serves clients who seek the next generation of corporate leaders. We are capitalizing on our access to the highest levels of our clients' organizations through Heidrick Ventures, our unit responsible for corporate development, alliances and investments. For more information about HSI Group, visit our web site at www.heidrick.com . SOURCE Heidrick & Struggles International Inc.
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