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 nearly 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.

Leadership Perspectives

Building more inclusive boards: Recruitment, HR perspectives, and the value of a broad understanding of DE&I

In this excerpt from a panel hosted by Heidrick & Struggles at the most recent Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, women board members discuss how to build more inclusive boards.

International Women's Day 2023

Where are the Women CEOs?

In the six decades since the appointment of the first woman appointed CEO of a Fortune 500 company, there are still only 7% around the world.

What leaders need to know

Employees at the Center: What It Takes to Lead on DE&I Now

Getting DE&I right is more important, and more complicated, than ever. A survey of 420 executives from eight countries offers insights into how companies are trying to keep up with the pace of change and what questions to ask next.

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Heidrick & Struggles serves clients across virtually every industry and sector.
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Commitment to d&I 
61%
Diverse global board candidates in 2020
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For nearly 70 years, we've helped clients build successful, diverse senior leadership teams