Overview
Catherine Lepard is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Miami office and managing partner of the global Retail & Direct to Consumer Practice. A member of the Board and CEO practice, she specializes in board, CEO, and C-Suite succession.
Experience
In addition to her expertise in CEO and board director searches, Catherine collaborates closely with organizations on transformation agendas and C-suite succession planning.
Catherine assembles top-tier teams to identify and assess leadership talent that aligns with strategic objectives, provides on-demand talent to address immediate needs, and aids organizations in accelerating change by integrating strategy, culture, and purpose to achieve breakthrough performance.
She has experience in guiding organizations through the complexities of today's dynamic consumer environment. Her work emphasizes a thoughtful and disciplined approach to short-term and long-term succession planning.
Catherine has successfully led board and C-suite searches across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Her sector focus encompasses mass market, specialty, and direct-to-consumer industries."
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Catherine was a partner with a major North American boutique firm, where she specialized in the consumer sector, servicing clients in the retail, consumer products, hospitality, and leisure sectors.
Education
University of Toronto, BA