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A premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, and a pioneer in executive search.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions. It was founded in 1953 by Gardner Heidrick and John Struggles in Chicago, Illinois, and describes itself as the world's first leadership advisory firm and a pioneer in executive search. Its services include executive search, on-demand talent, leadership advisory, and corporate transformation.

History

In 1953, Gardner Heidrick and John Struggles sent a printed card to businesses in the Midwest announcing the founding of their new firm in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, the firm has expanded across the world and worked with leading organizations in every major industry. Heidrick & Struggles describes itself as the world's first leadership advisory firm and a pioneer in executive search.

Products and positioning

An industry leader serving industry leaders; a pioneer in executive search and the world's first leadership advisory firm.

Recent events

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    Heidrick & Struggles agrees to acquire RosExpert and WE Partners[5]

    Heidrick & Struggles announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire RosExpert in Russia and WE Partners in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. The transaction was expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

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    Heidrick & Struggles completes acquisition of Business Talent Group[6]

    Heidrick & Struggles announced that it completed its acquisition of Business Talent Group, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary.

  • Reported

    Korn Ferry and Career International jointly publish a digital transformation white paper[7]

    Career International and Heidrick & Struggles jointly published a white paper on the digital transformation of Chinese enterprises, based on surveys and interviews.

  • Reported

    Gary Knell notifies Heidrick & Struggles he will not seek re-election[8]

    Heidrick & Struggles announced that current director Gary Knell had notified the Board that he would not stand for re-election at the firm's 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

  • Reported

    Heidrick & Struggles completes acquisition of 2GET[9]

    Heidrick & Struggles announced that it had completed its acquisition of Brazilian executive-search firm 2GET. The deal terms were not disclosed.

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