Bestseller
Dustin is the co-author of Lead Through Anything, a new best-selling book that focuses on a wide variety of skills, such as aligning people and energy to a common cause, building effective teams, and helping them work together more selflessly.

Overview

Dustin W. Seale is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Dubai office and leads the Consulting Practice in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. He advises CEOs and boards on leadership, talent improvement, and culture transformation.

Experience

Dustin’s experience spans a broad range of industries, including telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, banking, consumer goods, and technology.

With more than 25 years of experience advising CEOs, senior leaders, and board chairs, he is a renowned influencer in corporate Europe and the Middle East. Dustin has worked with clients and led projects in more than 60 countries. He frequently speaks and publishes articles on leadership, talent, culture, and transformation.

Dustin started his career with a global consulting firm, where he became the managing partner for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

When Heidrick & Struggles acquired that firm, he continued in a management role for several years before joining another global firm focused on leading and growing culture and transformation. Dustin eventually rejoined Heidrick & Struggles to lead the Consulting Practice in Europe.

Dustin is the best-selling co-author of Lead Through Anything.

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara, prelaw and economics

Philanthropy and Service

Dustin is an advisory board member for Grassroot Soccer, a charity focused on improving the lives of young people across the African continent.

Dustin is the co-author of "Financial services focus: How leaders can manage the paradox of fostering customer centricity while ensuring safety."