Heidrick & Struggles Adds Executive Search Consultant in the Americas

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Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) announced the addition of Jonathan McBride as a new partner in its Executive Search business, focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and CHRO Practices, based in Los Angeles. McBride brings extensive experience from prior roles at Gradient Consulting and BlackRock, where he led inclusion initiatives. This move aligns with the company's goal to provide clients with tailored talent solutions to foster sustainable, inclusive cultures that enhance organizational performance. McBride's expertise is expected to strengthen Heidrick's leadership advisory capabilities.

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• Jonathan McBride joins as a partner, enhancing expertise in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• His experience includes leadership roles at Gradient Consulting and BlackRock, adding significant value.
• The recruitment aims to strengthen talent solutions aligned with sustainable and inclusive cultures.

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CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, added a new partner to its Executive Search business in the Americas in August 2021.

Jonathan McBride joined Heidrick & Struggles as a partner in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Chief Human Resource Officers (CHRO) Practices, based in the Los Angeles office. In this role, Jonathan advises boards, CEOs and leadership teams, drawing on his deep expertise and perspective on matters related to culture, people, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 

"Clients are eager to develop talent solutions that will help them deliver a sustainable, inclusive culture and accelerates performance," said Jaimee Eddington, Regional Leader, Americas. "Jonathan brings expertise from a variety of experiences and settings, giving him a unique ability to help clients find talent and build teams that are diverse, inclusive, and meet an organization's business needs and future vision."

Previously, Jonathan co-founded Gradient Consulting, a small advisory firm created in the wake of George Floyd's murder, to help organizations evolve their cultures and build better teams. Before that, he served as the global head of Inclusion and diversity at BlackRock. While at Blackrock, he and a co-worker helped launch the Science of Diversity and Inclusion Initiative at the University of Chicago. Prior to BlackRock, in 2013, Jonathan was appointed to serve as director of the Presidential Personnel Office for the White House. He joined the Obama administration as a special assistant to the President and the deputy director of the Presidential Personnel Office in 2009.

About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global 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 65 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  

Heidrick & Struggles Media Contact:
Mindi Wood
+1 (212) 551-0930 
mwood@heidrick.com 

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FAQ

What recent changes occurred at Heidrick & Struggles related to HSII?

Heidrick & Struggles added Jonathan McBride as a new partner in its Executive Search business focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Who is Jonathan McBride and what is his role at Heidrick & Struggles?

Jonathan McBride is a new partner at Heidrick & Struggles, focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and CHRO Practices.

What is the significance of Jonathan McBride's hiring for HSII?

His hiring is expected to enhance Heidrick's capabilities in providing talent solutions that promote inclusive cultures.

When did Heidrick & Struggles announce Jonathan McBride's addition?

The announcement was made on September 30, 2021.

What experience does Jonathan McBride bring to HSII?

He brings experience from Gradient Consulting and BlackRock, where he led initiatives in diversity and inclusion.