An industry leader serving industry leaders

The world’s first leadership advisory firm.

In 1953, Gardner Heidrick and John Struggles sent a printed card to businesses in the Midwest announcing the founding of their new firm in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, we’ve expanded across the world and worked with leading organizations in every major industry.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Heidrick & Struggles

We embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. See how we’re building a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work.

We are Honored to be included on the Forbes and Statista America's Best Management Consulting Firms award list

Leading with our Values

Heidrick & Struggles was formed under the premise that helping organizations and their leaders allows us to change the world, one leadership team at a time.