Heidrick & Struggles Announces Appointments to Further Strengthen the Company's Integrated Leadership Services and Growth Strategy

13 Dec, 2012 20:39 CET

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
Press release

Heidrick & Struggles Announces Appointments to Further Strengthen the Company's
Integrated Leadership Services and Growth Strategy

Jory Marino, Luis Urbano and Steve Mullinjer Named Regional Leaders

CHICAGO, 2012-12-13 20:39 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidrick & Struggles
International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the leadership advisory firm providing
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting services worldwide, today announced
a realignment of the company's organizational structure and operating model to
further build on its strategy of providing integrated solutions to C-suite and
board level executives. Three veteran Heidrick & Struggles consultants will now
assume elevated regional leadership positions with expanded responsibilities,
including managing growth and profitability across each region. The new
regional leaders are: 

  -- Jory Marino, Americas
  -- Luis Urbano, Europe
  -- Steve Mullinjer, Asia Pacific 

"Our vision is for Heidrick & Struggles to be the firm that top organizations
around the world look to for all of their leadership needs – whether it is
acquiring senior-level executives, managing unique leadership challenges or
driving effective leadership at the C-suite and board levels," said L. Kevin
Kelly, CEO, Heidrick & Struggles. "I am confident that by assuming these
elevated roles, Jory, Luis and Steve will help us aggressively execute on our
strategy in each of the markets we serve around the globe by ensuring greater
collaboration between our regions and practices, and positioning the firm to
achieve long-term growth and profitability." 

Marino, Urbano and Mullinjer will work closely with the firm's Practice
Leaders, to ensure that Heidrick & Struggles continues to distinguish itself in
the market by delivering unparalleled industry expertise and superior client
service. Collectively, this group will provide clients access to the company's
full spectrum of integrated leadership solutions. This structure will enhance
connectivity across the platform, ultimately leading to a more comprehensive
client experience and longer-term client relationships. 

Marino has consistently been one of the top performers at Heidrick & Struggles
and serves as Vice Chairman and a senior member of the firm's Financial
Services Practice. He previously held a number of leadership positions at the
firm, including head of the New York office, the Northeast U.S. and North
America. Marino joined the firm in 1999 and is based in New York. 

Urbano joined Heidrick & Struggles in 2002 as a Partner in the Consumer
Services Practice and in 2010 was named Global Managing Partner for the
Consumer Markets Practice. He is also a partner in the CEO & Board of Directors
Practice, based in Madrid. 

Mullinjer currently leads Heidrick & Struggles' business in Asia and the Middle
East. His responsibilities have been expanded to include Australia and New
Zealand. He also oversees the firm's Private Equity Practice in the region.
Mullinjer joined the firm in 2000 and spent the last 20 years living and
working in China. He is based in Shanghai. 

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., (Nasdaq:HSII) is the leadership
advisory firm providing senior-level executive search and leadership consulting
services, including succession planning, executive assessment and development,
talent retention management, transition consulting for newly appointed
executives, and M&A human capital integration consulting. For almost 60 years,
we have focused on quality service and built strong leadership teams through
our relationships with clients and individuals worldwide. Today, Heidrick &
Struggles' leadership experts operate from principal business centers in North
America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about
Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com. 


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