Careers in Asia Pacific & Middle East
Our next-gen leaders
Meet our colleagues from around the region who are on exciting career paths in executive search and Heidrick Consulting.
Executive Search
Pakinam Azzam, Associate, Dubai
Supporting our Industrial, CEO and Board of Directors practices, Pakinam shares her learning and development journey.
Executive Search
Suchata Biswas, Associate, Bangalore
Working in our Global Technology & Services Practice, Suchata talks about the inclusive culture at Heidrick & Struggles.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Sari Hattanda, Engagement Manager, Tokyo
Sari talks about her role transition and career progression within the firm’s Financial Services Practice.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Lara Kuhn, Senior Associate, Melbourne
Lara from our Industrial Practice shares the main highlight of her time here has been the opportunity to interview a candidate who was a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
John Sang Moon Lee, Senior Associate, Seoul
John from our Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice highlights his top three career tips for people interested in a career in executive search.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Joanne Pek, Senior Associate, Singapore
Working in our Financial Services Practice, Joanne explains how our colleagues at the firm are empowered to reach their highest potential.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Katharine Whittaker, Engagement Manager, Sydney
As a member of our Global Technology & Services Practice, Katharine shares that the best piece of advice she has received is “don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo”.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Hazel Xia, Associate, Hong Kong
Supporting our Financial Services Practice, Hazel describes how inspiring and motivating it is to work with great talent in the firm to support the strategic growth of our clients.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Janet Zhao, Engagement Manager, Shanghai
Focusing on the Consumer Markets and Industrial practices, Janet shares the tips and benefits of starting a career at Heidrick & Struggles.
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Mike Assin, Principal, Hong Kong
Having relocated from our London office to Hong Kong, Mike describes the culture and best parts about working at the firm.
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Shibani Gulwadi, Consultant, Sydney
Given her psychology background, Shibani talks about the firm’s support on her role change to focus on leadership consulting.
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Bhavya Pabby, Principal, New Delhi
Bhavya describes his first day at the firm travelling overseas to meet his project working team and his first client.
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Gayel Sidaoui, Engagement Leader, Dubai
Gayel shares his top three career tips – to be prepared to challenge, anticipate your clients’ needs, and build your network from your first day.
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