Heidrick & Struggles Appoints New Partner as Strategic Growth Continues

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Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) has appointed Liz Duggan as Partner in its Financial Services Practice. Duggan, based in London, brings over 20 years of experience in executive search, specializing in corporate and investment banking. She will focus on identifying top talent and advising on their onboarding, management, and mentoring. Wolfgang Schmidt-Soelch, Regional Managing Partner for Financial Services, praised Duggan's extensive industry knowledge and experience. Duggan expressed her excitement about joining Heidrick & Struggles during a transformative time in the investment banking landscape.

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• Appointment of Liz Duggan as Partner in Financial Services Practice.
• Duggan brings over 20 years of experience in executive search.
• Focus on identifying top talent in corporate and investment banking.
• Advising on onboarding, management, and mentoring of new hires.
• Potential to drive increased value through client businesses.

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Liz Duggan joins the company as Partner in the Financial Services Practice, bringing 20+ years of multinational industry experience to the role

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of executive search, global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, has announced the appointment of Liz Duggan as Partner in the Financial Services Practice.

As a Partner in the Financial Services Practice, based in London, Liz will primarily focus on executive search across corporate and investment banking, helping clients identify top talent to drive increased value through their business. She will also be strongly focused on effectively onboarding successful hires, advising on the management and mentoring of these new individuals, to ensure they are set up for success.

Liz Duggan brings over twenty years’ experience in the search industry to Heidrick & Struggles. In that time, she conducted executive placements across all sectors and product areas for clients worldwide, from banking, insurance and private equity institutions to start-up boutiques. Liz also has widespread experience working with Reinsurance Companies as they develop their Capital Solutions and Advisory capabilities. She has worked for both large and middle-market insurance names, helping them with their buildouts in Europe and the US.

Commenting on the appointment, Wolfgang Schmidt-Soelch, Heidrick & Struggles’ Regional Managing Partner for Financial Services Practice, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Liz Duggan to our team, at a key moment in our growth journey. She brings a lifetime of invaluable knowledge and experience to what we do and will play a vital role in our Financial Services operations in London and around the world.”

Ahead of commencing her role with the company, Liz Duggan said: “I am honoured and excited to join Heidrick & Struggles at a time when the investment banking landscape in the UK, Europe and around the world is at a point of transformation. I look forward to working with the entire Heidrick network, to identify new opportunities and serve our clients’ needs, while boosting our already strong innovation, diversification, and sustainability credentials.”

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About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.^® www.heidrick.com

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FAQ

What is the latest appointment announced by Heidrick & Struggles?

Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Liz Duggan as Partner in its Financial Services Practice.

What experience does Liz Duggan bring to Heidrick & Struggles?

Liz Duggan brings over 20 years of experience in executive search, specializing in corporate and investment banking.

What will Liz Duggan focus on at Heidrick & Struggles?

Liz Duggan will focus on executive search, identifying top talent, and advising on onboarding, management, and mentoring in the Financial Services Practice.

Where will Liz Duggan be based in her new role at Heidrick & Struggles?

Liz Duggan will be based in London.

How is Liz Duggan's appointment expected to impact Heidrick & Struggles?

Liz Duggan's appointment is expected to enhance the company's Financial Services operations by bringing extensive industry knowledge and experience.