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Heidrick & Struggles to Provide Live Webcast of Investor Call On October 30, 2003

CHICAGO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) will provide a real-time webcast of its 2003 third quarter financial results investor call on Thursday, October 30, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Chicago Time. The call will last up to one hour and will feature remarks by Heidrick & Struggles senior management.

The live webcast, along with any slides accompanying management's remarks, will be available online at www.heidrick.com or through CCBN's individual investor center at www.companyboardroom.com . Listeners should log on approximately ten minutes in advance to ensure they are set up to receive the webcast. A replay will be available for 30 days following the investor call.

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world's premier provider of senior-level executive search, interim executive placement, and leadership services, including executive assessment and professional development. For 50 years, we have focused on quality service and built strong leadership teams through our relationships with clients and individuals worldwide. Today, Heidrick & Struggles leadership experts operate from principal business centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, visit www.heidrick.com .

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