Overview
Jack Thompson is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Chicago office and a member of the global Chief Human Resources Officers Practice.
Experience
Jack advises clients across geographies and sectors on hiring and developing progressive human resources officers. He recruits CHROs and their direct reports, including leaders of talent acquisition, total rewards, inclusive leadership, and other critical HR leadership functions. Jack places executives across Fortune 500, pre-IPO, venture-backed, and private equity-backed organizations.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Jack led HR and corporate officer searches at a large executive search firm. Before that, he worked in management consulting, leading global transformation efforts on culture evolution, digital strategy, leadership team performance, and network effectiveness.
Jack has significant financial services experience. He began his career as an employee benefits consultant and has been a trusted advisor for several global insurance companies.
Education
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, MBA in Strategic Management
University of Michigan, Bachelor’s Degree in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences