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About Heidrick & Struggles

An industry leader serving industry leaders

Heidrick & Struggles is the premier provider of executive search, corporate culture and leadership consulting services. We have worked with more than 70% of Fortune 1000 companies in virtually every sector and industry around the world. 

For all of the services we offer, we employ data-driven methodologies honed through decades of relationships and engagements with the world's largest organizations.  Our expertise enables our clients to find the world's best leaders, create diverse and inclusive cultures, and transform their teams to achieve the highest levels of profitability and performance.

We are honored to be included in the Forbes and Statista 2024 list of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms.

Company History

The world’s first leadership advisory firm.

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, we’ve expanded across the world and worked with leading organizations in every major industry.

Inclusion & Belonging

Inclusion & Belonging at Heidrick & Struggles

Inclusion is a choice and Belonging is our ambition—these are not just values we uphold but integral to how we operate and grow as a firm. By fostering a workplace where all voices are heard and respected, we aim to build a stronger, more empathetic and high-performing organization that mirrors the world and the clients we serve.

WHAT LEADERS NEED TO KNOW

Leading across boundaries and divides

We are all different: CEOs, board chairs, and other leaders can ignore it, or dive into it. Leaders have to choose.

Purpose, Vision, and Values

Leading with our Values

Heidrick & Struggles was formed under the premise that helping organizations and their leaders allows us to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.

The Leadership CompanyTM

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