Kostas Balasis

Overview

Kostas Balasis is a principal in Heidrick & Struggles’ London office and a member of the global Financial Services and Technology Officers practices in Europe and the Insurance sector in Europe and Africa. Across the insurance sector, he specializes in property and casualty (P&C), health, life, general insurance, reinsurance, and broking. He also focuses on cross-sector corporate affairs and investor relations assignments.

Experience

With extensive experience spanning the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, Kostas delivers high-impact leadership solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. 

Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Kostas worked at a boutique search firm in Dubai, specializing in financial services across the EMEA region.

He began his career in telecommunications before completing his mandatory military service and earning a master’s degree. Kostas is a certified Hogan assessor.

Education

ALBA Graduate Business School, MSc in Strategic Human Resources Management

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, BSc in Political Science & Public Administration