Heidrick & Struggles

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Allan Swan, President of Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, shares how culture enables scale, innovation, and sustained performance. He discusses servant leadership, shared metrics, and problem-solving systems that align teams across roles, functions, and geographies. A recurring theme throughout the conversation: leaders must invest the time to create real alignment — because without it, even the best strategies break down. Hear the full podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/4r6UYBM #Leadership #Culture #Performance #Innovation

Last week, leaders from our on-demand talent team had the pleasure of leading a session and connecting with transformation leaders at the Business Transformation World Summit in Miami. Laura Klein, Allen C. Mueller, and Alyssa Gettel enjoyed helping business leaders explore innovative talent solutions for daunting transformation challenges. Top of mind for leaders across industries: maintaining momentum through the execution phase to achieve lasting results. Our team discussed ways to inject the right talent at the right time to relieve execution strain, harness flexibility, and make transformation stick. #BTWS #Leadership #OnDemandTalent

AI is moving fast — but the leaders who will thrive aren’t just adopting technology. They’re building the judgment, habits, and leadership muscle to use it well. In this Fast Company article, our President, Tom Murray, explores what it means to lead in an AI-enabled world as an “analog executive” and why clarity, discernment, and human leadership matter more than ever. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZW7sQZ #Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork #ExecutiveLeadership

As fundraising timelines stretch and non-compete and non-solicit agreements tighten, firms are taking a closer look at how they pay and retain marketing and investor relations leaders. Our sixth annual North American Alternative Asset Management Marketing and Investor Relations Professional Compensation Survey draws on data from 186 professionals to examine compensation trends across hedge funds, real estate, and private equity from 2023–2025. Read the full report below. #AlternativeAssetManagement #Marketing #InvestorRelations

We’re proud to recognize several Heidrick & Struggles partners on their new leadership roles with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC). After an exceptional tenure as Global Board Chair, Julian Ha transitions to Chair Emeritus, recognizing his lasting impact on the organization, including leading the appointment of AESC’s new CEO. Jenni Hibbert has been named EMEA Council Vice Chair, and Christina Cary joins the Americas Council, further strengthening Heidrick & Struggles’ engagement with the AESC community. Congratulations to all on these well-deserved appointments. Full details from the AESC here: https://lnkd.in/eqZK8yhx

Only 22% of CEOs say their Chief People Officer (CPO) is operating as a true enterprise leader. That gap matters — because leadership, talent, and culture are now material drivers of enterprise value. In our latest research, drawing on insights from over 600 leading CPOs globally, we outline what it takes to move beyond “strong HR execution” and step fully into the role of enterprise CPO. #Leadership #ChiefPeopleOfficer #CPOs #HRLeadership

Dive into the latest edition of Leadership Link, where we uncover key compensation trends in family offices and European fintech, explore how AI is shaping talent demand, and share leadership insights from Ravi Kyran, CHRO of Bajaj Auto. Plus, learn strategies for executives to move beyond reactive firefighting and focus on long-term growth. Don't miss out on this month's exciting content - subscribe now! #PrivateEquity #FrontierTech #OnDemandTalent #HROfficers

Congratulations to Sunny Ackerman, Global Managing Partner, On-Demand Talent, for being named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ Staffing 100 North America list. This award celebrates remarkable leaders whose influence and accomplishments elevate the workforce solutions ecosystem. This honor is a well-deserved testament to Sunny’s dedication to growing and expanding our on-demand talent business, and enabling clients to gain the strategic edge in a constantly evolving landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePCZaUfD

We’re pleased to welcome Danielle Cantor Jeweler as a Partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Consumer Markets Practice. Danielle will bring dedicated leadership to our fast-growing Sports practice reflecting our investment in this dynamic sector. As the Sports segment is shaped by rising investment and increasing demand for top executive talent, Danielle will channel this growing momentum into focused leadership solutions for our clients. With more than 25 years advising elite athletes, ownership groups, teams, leagues, and brands, she brings deep expertise in high-stakes negotiations, executive talent, culture, and leadership strategy to organizations undergoing transformational growth. Read Danielle's full biography: https://bit.ly/4qP4rOw #Sports #LeadershipStrategy #ExecutiveSearch

What will define successful CPOs in 2026? It’s no longer just HR excellence — it’s enterprise impact. Join Brad Warga, Jennifer Wilson, and Brian Kropp on Feb 10 at 11am ET for Becoming the Enterprise CPO: Four Priorities Defining HR Leadership in 2026 to unpack what’s changing — and how leading CPOs are responding. Register here: https://bit.ly/49Q6aNm #Leadership #ChiefPeopleOfficers #CPO #HR