Executive search and leadership consulting by Heidrick & Struggles (HSII)
AI drives transformation in finance as human and machine collaboration rises
Heidrick & Struggles International asserts that the evolution of quantitative investing will rely heavily on a blend of AI tools and human judgment. In the latest Heidrick & Struggles Leadership ...
Heidrick & Struggles International: 63 percent of CEO appointments in 2025 are internal promotions
A new analysis from Heidrick & Struggles International shows that 63 percent of public company CEO appointments worldwide in 2025 were internal promotions. The firm stresses that the primary ...
Heidrick & Struggles International advances leadership assessments with AI-driven technology
Heidrick & Struggles International deploys AI-powered immersive assessments to reveal leadership capabilities that traditional interviews may miss. The company encourages organizations to explore ...
Heidrick & Struggles International spotlights leadership shifts as Felice Gorordo urges AI-driven trust building
Heidrick & Struggles International draws attention to the evolving responsibilities of leadership, emphasizing how inheriting a title also means inheriting workplace culture. In the latest ...
Subscription model transitions increase finance risk management needs, Heidrick & Struggles International claims
Heidrick & Struggles International reports that companies adopting subscription models are unlocking long-term value but also confronting heightened finance complexity. The firm notes that ...
Heidrick & Struggles International outlines evolving chief tax officer role as strategic driver
The chief tax officer is emerging as a key strategic leader in modern organizations, according to Heidrick & Struggles International. Top tax executives are moving beyond compliance to influence ...
Leadership excellence needs only a 51 percent edge, Heidrick & Struggles International suggests
Heidrick & Struggles International is questioning whether leadership excellence is truly about perfection or rather about maintaining a modest edge—specifically, a 51 percent advantage. Dustin ...
Heidrick & Struggles International urges firms to adopt intentional leadership development strategies
Heidrick & Struggles International is calling for organizations to take a more deliberate approach to cultivating leadership talent. The executive search and consulting firm argues that relying ...
Continuous succession planning drives leadership effectiveness, Heidrick & Struggles International argues
Heidrick & Struggles International asserts that robust succession planning must become a daily leadership practice, not a yearly checklist item. The statement accompanies expert insights shared ...
Heidrick & Struggles International warns building products leaders face pressure from M&A and modernization shifts
Building products companies are under mounting pressure as industry leaders grapple with three primary challenges: mergers and acquisitions activity, operational resilience, and the pace of ...
Heidrick & Struggles International urges leaders to close capacity gaps before delays mount
Heidrick & Struggles International is drawing attention to the tangible costs of waiting within organizations. Missed opportunities, stalled transformations, and overextended teams are often ...
Heidrick & Struggles International turns to high-stakes leadership simulations to expose executive strengths and weaknesses
Heidrick & Struggles International has launched an initiative using immersive, high-stakes simulations to assess leaders under pressure. According to Bryan Power of Atomic Machines, these ...
Leadership visibility drives growth in fast-moving companies, Heidrick & Struggles International argues
Heidrick & Struggles International asserts that communications is now a strategic driver of growth rather than a simple messaging function. In the latest edition of its Leadership Podcast, the ...
Heidrick & Struggles International urges focus on execution as transformation accelerates
Organizational transformation is showing no signs of slowing, but keeping up with effective execution remains a challenge. Heidrick & Struggles International points to new insights from ...
AI adoption boosts productivity but not advantage for most firms, Heidrick & Struggles International asserts
Heidrick & Struggles International warns that the majority of companies are leveraging artificial intelligence mainly to drive productivity, rather than using it as a tool for competitive ...
Heidrick & Struggles International: Interim leader demand jumps 151 percent since 2021, human capital expertise up 129 percent
Organizations are dramatically increasing their reliance on interim leaders, with demand rising 151 percent since 2021 according to Heidrick & Struggles International. In addition, human capital ...
Interim professionals fill critical roles as urgency grows, Heidrick & Struggles International finds
Interim talent is rapidly gaining popularity as organizations face urgent hiring needs that traditional recruiting and consulting approaches struggle to meet. Heidrick & Struggles International ...
Heidrick & Struggles International joins SIOP2026 to unveil generative AI and leadership assessment sessions
Heidrick & Struggles International announced its participation in SIOP2026, set to be held in New Orleans. The firm will lead sessions focused on generative AI, leadership, and applied ...
Crypto leadership adapts for mature markets as Heidrick & Struggles International explores new traits
Crypto executive search and advisory firm Heidrick & Struggles International identifies a significant evolution in the requirements for leadership within the cryptocurrency sector. According to ...
Heidrick & Struggles International warns AI and longevity are reshaping workforce priorities
AI, increased longevity, and emerging societal risks are driving fundamental change in the workforce, according to Heidrick & Struggles International. Katharina Hesse and Alison Martin examine ...
Heidrick & Struggles International spotlights leadership focus on tech fluency in workforce strategy
Heidrick & Struggles International is calling for business leaders to rethink the integration of technology, people, and strategy as artificial intelligence accelerates changes in the workplace. ...
