Heidrick & Struggles Reinforces Client Service Focus Through Reassignment Of Leadership Responsibilities
New Management Appointments Support High Performance Culture and Further Streamline Management Structure
CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), the world's premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced a series of leadership appointments consistent with previously announced plans to enhance the firm's global client service platform and to simplify its management structure.
The appointments give new operating authority to three of the firm's most successful consultants:
-- Joie A. Gregor, Vice Chairman and Managing Partner of the North
American Board of Directors Practice, to President of North America;
-- Bonnie W. Gwin, Managing Partner of the Technology and Professional
Services Practice, to Managing Partner for North American Operations;
and
-- Michael Franzino, Managing Partner of the Financial Services Practice,
to Managing Partner of Global Industry Practices, with responsibility
for all industry and functional practices, and the company's key
account management program.
Gregor, Gwin and Franzino will retain their current responsibilities while stepping into to their new leadership roles. The three consultants together assume responsibilities previously held by David C. Anderson, who has chosen to return to a major client-facing role after serving in management roles since joining the firm in 1992. Most recently, Anderson was President and Chief Operating Officer, and head of North America. The position of Chief Operating Officer has been eliminated.
"These appointments are a critical step in our strategy to enhance our client-focused, high performance culture in order to win market share in a fiercely competitive environment," said Piers Marmion, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Heidrick & Struggles. "Joie, Mike and Bonnie represent an exceptionally qualified team of strong performers. In their new roles, they will lead from the front, setting an example for others to follow."
Added Marmion, "I cannot pay too strong a tribute to David for his many contributions to Heidrick & Struggles, and certainly over the past 18 months as we have reshaped the firm. We are deeply indebted to him. By following through with his long-held desire to return to serving clients, he personifies the best of our successful client-focused culture."
Gregor, based in New York, joined the firm in 1993. In 2002 she was appointed a Vice Chairman and named Managing Partner of the North American Board of Directors Practice. Previously, she served as Managing Partner of the New York office and as a member of the Management Committee. She began her career in executive search following 13 years with IBM Corporation. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and master's degrees from Case Western Reserve University and Stanford University.
Gwin, based in Cleveland, joined Heidrick & Struggles in 1997 and serves as Managing Partner of the Technology and Professional Services Practice. Previously, she served as Managing Partner of the company's Midwest region, overseeing the Chicago, Cleveland and Toronto offices. Prior to joining the firm, she spent more than 12 years with IBM Corporation. Gwin holds a combined bachelor's/master's degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
Franzino, based in New York, joined the firm in 1999 and was named Managing Partner of the Financial Services Practice in 2001. His career in the executive search industry spans almost two decades. Franzino began his career at Citicorp after serving five years as an infantry officer with the First Infantry Division. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and serves as Class Trustee on the Academy's Association of Graduates.
About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world's premier provider of executive search and leadership consulting services. Currently, approximately 1,400 Heidrick & Struggles search professionals and employees operate from locations primarily in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For 50 years, Heidrick & Struggles has specialized in chief executive, board member and senior-level management search assignments for a broad spectrum of clients: multi-national corporations, mid-cap and start-up companies, nonprofit entities, educational institutions, foundations, associations and governmental units. The company is expanding its range of complementary services to offer solutions to senior management teams for their leadership needs, including recruitment of emerging talent, executive assessment, interim executive placement, and professional development. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, visit www.heidrick.com .
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