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Corporate Governance

Our firm’s success is due in part to our vast network of global colleagues, including our experienced and trusted leadership team.
Krishnan Rajagopalan President and Chief Executive Officer Washington
Mark Harris Chief Financial Officer New York City
Michael M. Cullen Chief Operating Officer Boston
Sarah Payne Chief Human Resources Officer New York City
Kamau Coar General Counsel Chicago

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of independent members, each of whom is an active participant on one or more board committees.

*Independent Director

Krishnan Rajagopalan President and Chief Executive Officer, Heidrick & Struggles
Elizabeth L. Axelrod* Vice President, Employee Experience, Airbnb
Human Resources and Compensation Committee
Clare M. Chapman* Human Resources and Compensation Committee Chair
Former Group People Director, BT Group
Human Resources and Compensation CommitteeNominating and Board Governance Committee
Gary E. Knell* Nominating & Board Governance Committee Chair
Chief Executive Officer, National Geographic Partners
Nominating and Board Governance CommitteeHuman Resources and Compensation Committee
Lyle Logan* Lead Independent Director
Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Global Financial Institutions Group, Northern Trust Company
Audit and Finance CommitteeNominating and Board Governance Committee
T. Willem Mesdag* Audit and Finance Committee Chair
Founder and Managing Partner, Red Mountain Capital Partners
Audit and Finance CommitteeHuman Resources and Compensation Committee
Stacey Rauch* Director (Senior Partner) Emeritus, McKinsey & Company
Audit and Finance Committee
Adam Warby* Chief Executive Officer, Avanade Inc.
Audit and Finance Committee
Tracy R. Wolstencroft President and Chief Executive Officer, National Geographic Society

Board Committees

Audit & Finance Committee Download Charter
Nominating & Board Governance Committee Download Charter
Human Resources & Compensation Committee Download Charter

Governance Information

Policy on Resolution of Conflicts of Interest for Directors and Executive Officers
Code of Business Conduct
Clawback Policy

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