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Heidrick & Struggles Announces New Leadership Appointments
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

    -Jenni Hibbert assumes the role of Global Practice Managing Partner, 
Financial Services

    -Dan Ryan takes up the role of Regional Leader, Americas

    -Stephen Schwanhausser becomes Global Practice Managing Partner, Consumer 
Markets

Heidrick & Struggles [ 
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] (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of executive search, leadership assessment 
and development, organization and team effectiveness, and culture shaping 
services globally, today announced three new leadership appointments to support 
the firm's long-term growth strategy. All appointments are effective 
immediately.

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"Succession planning is a core service we provide our clients to help them 
effectively manage change and the future growth of their companies," said 
Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles. "We also have a 
strong focus on succession planning within our firm, and we work closely with 
our leaders to help them grow and take on new challenges. The leaders that have 
been appointed into their new positions have proven track records of managing 
with agility and delivering results, and they will play key leadership roles as 
we continue to expand our search and consulting offerings."

Jenni Hibbert assumes the role of Global Practice Managing Partner of the 
Financial Services Practice. Since 2017, she has been the Regional Practice 
Managing Partner for Financial Services in Europe and Africa and previously led 
the UK Financial Services Practice. Jenni was also instrumental in establishing 
The Board Network for women non-executive directors and The Leadership Network 
for aspiring women non-executive directors. 

"Jenni's experience and knowledge of the financial services industry in Europe 
and Africa will be important as she looks to accelerate the growth of our 
Financial Services business globally," said Rajagopalan. "Additionally, Jenni's 
experience working with C-suite executives and boards on diversity initiatives 
will be invaluable as she continues to help our clients build a strong pipeline 
of future talent."

Jenni succeeds David Boehmer who will remain a Partner in the Financial 
Services and Financial Technology practices.

Dan Ryan becomes Regional Leader for the Americas and will work with the firm's 
senior management and office leaders to continue driving profitable growth in 
the region. In addition, Dan will continue to oversee key client accounts as 
the Global Head of Strategic Accounts, enhancing cross-collaboration efforts 
across the firm's search and consulting businesses. Previously, Dan was a 
Partner in the Financial Services Practice and led the New York office.

"Dan brings proven leadership experience to his new role as Regional Leader and 
a deep commitment to developing our teams and client relationships in the 
Americas," said Rajagopalan. "As we continue to provide an expanded range of 
search and human capital offerings, Dan will maintain a strong focus on driving 
collaboration between Executive Search and Heidrick Consulting to better serve 
our clients."

Dan assumes the role of Regional Leader for the Americas from Michael Cullen 
who continues as Chief Operating Officer, with overall responsibility for IT, 
Marketing, Practice and regional Search operations.

Stephen Schwanhausser takes up the role of Global Practice Managing Partner of 
the Consumer Markets Practice. Previously, Stephen was the Co-Managing Partner 
for the Global Consumer Products Sector and earlier led that sector in the 
Americas. He has held many roles in the global Consumer Markets Practice over 
his nearly 15 years with the firm and was a founding member of the firm's 
Associate Development Program. Stephen focuses on CEO and Board Director 
recruitment for Fortune 500 and private companies and equity-backed growth 
organizations.

"Stephen has deep expertise in the fast-moving consumer goods industry and in 
leading senior executive searches for clients. His strong record of working 
with high growth and disruptor companies, as well as large established 
organizations, will help us expand our reach in the consumer sector," said 
Rajagopalan.

Stephen succeeds Tom Snyder who will remain a Partner in the Consumer Markets 
and CEO & Board of Directors practices.

About Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) serves the senior-level talent and 
leadership needs of the world's top organizations as a trusted advisor across 
executive search, leadership assessment and development, organization and team 
effectiveness, and culture shaping services. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the 
profession of executive search more than 60 years ago. Today, the firm provides 
integrated leadership solutions to help our clients change the world, one 
leadership team at a time.(R) www.heidrick.com

Heidrick & Struggles Media Contact: 
Nina Chang 
nchang@heidrick.com 

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