Executive Search
A pioneer in executive search. And still leading the way.

Executive transitions are pivot points; the right leader can dramatically alter the trajectory of your organization. With the stakes so high, we know it’s not enough to identify someone with the right experience. The right candidate must also have the ability to fit the culture—and the influence to rally the business around their vision.

For more than 70 years, we’ve helped some of the world’s most storied companies build successful, diverse senior leadership teams. Our relationship-based approach lets us execute a search with uncommon speed, sophistication and precision. Through our tech-enabled assessments, we help clients shrink the haystack and find the right match. And after a successful placement, we offer clients the consultative expertise they need to thrive long-term.

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Heidrick & Struggles serves clients across virtually every industry and sector.
CEO & Board of Directors

Board Monitor 2025: The quiet power of continuous board refreshment

This installment in our Board Monitor series examines how and why high-performing companies treat board refreshment as a strategic discipline.

Human Resources Officers

Chief people officer of 2030: Building a tool kit to get from here to there

Insights from more than 50 CPOs at leading companies suggest three areas where CPOs should focus as they evolve their role and function to deliver both strategic and operational performance.

On-Demand Talent

The Interim Executive Advantage

See how interim executives can bridge critical leadership gaps, build capacity, and deliver immediate impact for your organization. Read about perfect scenarios to engage an interim leader, how to maximize their impact, and real success stories from the field.

CEO Succession Planning

Route to the Top 2025: Charting more effective ascents to the summit

This report, part of our Route to the Top series, reviews the current state of succession planning globally, why more boards aren’t moving more intentionally, and some observations about the possible future of CEO succession planning.

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