Heidrick & Struggles International (NASDAQ:HSII) is a global leadership advisory firm specializing in executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping. The company partners with public and private organizations to identify, recruit and develop senior executives, board members and high-potential leaders across a broad range of industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, industrial and consumer markets.
The firm’s suite of services encompasses executive search, interim management, board advisory, leadership assessment and succession planning, as well as culture and organizational effectiveness engagements. By combining deep industry expertise with proprietary research and assessment tools, the company helps clients build inclusive leadership cultures, strengthen executive teams and drive digital and organizational transformation efforts.
Founded in 1953 by Gardner Heidrick and John Struggles, the firm is headquartered in Chicago and maintains more than 50 offices spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Over its seven-decade history, Heidrick & Struggles has played a pioneering role in shaping global leadership practices, serving a diverse client base from emerging enterprises to Fortune 500 corporations.
Heidrick & Struggles is led by Chief Executive Officer Tracy Wolstencroft, whose tenure has emphasized expanding the firm’s digital analytics capabilities and enhancing cross-border collaboration. Supported by an experienced executive team and a global network of senior consultants, the company continues to refine its offerings to meet evolving leadership and organizational challenges.
