Overview
Jonathan Graham is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Chicago and New York offices and a member of the Industrial Practice. He focuses on recruiting CEOs and board directors for companies across the industrial sector, particularly in manufacturing, distribution, and services.
Experience
Jonathan has led more than 350 CEO and board succession engagements across the industrial sector, ranging from $100 billion publicly traded companies to smaller, private equity-backed manufacturers. His previous leadership roles at Heidrick & Struggles include global managing partner of the Industrial Practice, regional managing partner of the Industrial Practice in the Americas, and global managing partner of the Manufacturing Sector.
Before joining Heidrick & Struggles in 2000, Jonathan worked in the chemical industry and management consulting.
At McKinsey & Company, he had leadership roles in the sales force and business-to-business marketing practices. During his time at McKinsey and PricewaterhouseCoopers, he focused on corporate strategy development, sales force transformation, and strategic marketing implementation.
Previously, Jonathan was vice president of marketing for a Cleveland-based chemical company serving industrial and institutional markets. He also gained experience in research and development management through several key roles at BASF Construction Chemicals.
Education
Muskingum University, Doctor of Organizational Leadership
Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, MBA
Muskingum College, BA. in Business and Political Science