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Contributor: PR Newswire Asia (Hong Kong)
Monday, February 08 2021 - 14:55
AsiaNet
Heidrick & Struggles Announces Leadership Appointments in the Asia Pacific & Middle East Region
HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) has made new leadership appointments in the 
Asia Pacific and Middle East region as part of a recent round of firm-wide 
leadership changes. They include a Regional Managing Partner of the Financial 
Services Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and Partners-in-Charge 
for Tokyo, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Seoul. 

Speaking on the moves, Stephen McAlinden
(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/McAlinden_Stephen_17624), 
Regional Leader, Asia Pacific & Middle East said: "The new appointments will 
significantly strengthen our leadership teams in the region and serve as a 
testament to Heidrick & Struggles' ongoing commitment to growing talent within 
the firm. At this pivotal time of change, the new leaders will be instrumental 
in helping our firm and clients navigate through business and leadership 
challenges."

Based in Dubai, Shadi El 
Farr(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/El%20Farr_Shadi_16269) 
has been appointed to Regional Managing Partner of the Financial Services 
Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Over 14 years with Heidrick & 
Struggles, he has contributed to the leadership acquisition and development for 
leading multinational and regional financial institutions, banks, insurance 
companies, as well as private capital and family group domains. In his new 
role, he will head the financial services and private equity sectors across 
Asia Pacific and the Middle East. 

In Tokyo, Steven Greenberg
(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Greenberg_Steven_21908) has 
been appointed as Partner-in-Charge. He was the former Regional Managing 
Partner of the Financial Services Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East 
and continues to lead the Insurance Sector in the region. Steven has over 12 
years' experience in Asia Pacific and deep knowledge of the local market. As a 
member of the CEO & Board of Directors Practice, he will bring great value to 
clients with his expertise in strategic hires for complex, challenging 
leadership roles for the C-suite in Japan.

Richard Guest
(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Guest_Richard_19039) has 
been appointed as Partner-in-Charge of Heidrick & Struggles' Dubai office in 
addition to his role as the Global Sector Leader for the Mobile & 
Communications Practice. He also leads the Technology & Services Practice in 
the Middle East. Richard has extensive experience in executive search and 
consulting across the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Europe. His 
expertise spans the full spectrum of technology and services sectors, including 
software, hardware, OTT, digital, media, and professional services.

In Hong Kong, David Hui
(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Hui_David_22062) becomes 
Partner-in-Charge in addition to his role as Regional Managing Partner for the 
Industrial Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With over 20 years of 
global and regional experience in the field, he will lead a strong team to 
continue advising clients on recruitment, talent, succession, and 
organizational development and help them succeed in today's uniquely 
challenging environment. He will also continue to lead the CEO & Board of 
Directors Practice in Hong Kong.

YH Yeonho Kim
(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Kim_YH%20Yeonho_18569) has 
been appointed as Partner-in-Charge of Heidrick & Struggles' Seoul office. He 
is also a member of the global Technology & Services Practice. With a solid 
background in software, telecommunications, engineering and marketing, he 
provides exceptional insight on strategic and operational challenges for 
clients in Korea. He will also continue to strengthen Heidrick & Struggles' 
footing in the market, with a focus on developing new business opportunities in 
the technology and IT service industries. 

Asia Pacific is one of the most dynamic regions in the world with a diverse and 
rich talent pool. Heidrick & Struggles is committed to building its own 
capabilities to help clients find and train top talent and leaders in every 
major industry sector and function. 

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 


SOURCE: Heidrick & Struggles