Heidrick & Struggles Adds Four Consultants in the Americas

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Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) announced the addition of four new consultants to enhance its Executive Search and Heidrick Consulting businesses in the Americas during April and May 2021. The new hires include Kelley Brack Jamison and Laryssa Topolnytsky in leadership roles, leveraging extensive experience in private equity and organizational effectiveness. Marcelo Conteçote and Laura Gironda will focus on cultural solutions and diversity strategies across South America and San Francisco. This expansion aims to provide targeted advisory services to clients navigating complex global talent dynamics.

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• Addition of four experienced consultants to expand service offerings in executive search and consulting.
• Consultants bring diverse expertise, enhancing the firm's capacity to attract top talent for clients.
• Strengthens Heidrick's position in the competitive leadership advisory market.

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CHICAGO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, has added two consultants to its Executive Search business and two consultants to its Heidrick Consulting business in the Americas during April and May 2021.

"Our clients are seeking to attract top talent and leadership to create even greater alignment within their organizations to help them realize their strategic goals in a challenging and ever-changing market environment," said Jaimee Eddington, Regional Leader, Americas. "Kelley and Laryssa bring a wide range of skills in advising leaders and boards to help clients navigate new and complex opportunities and accelerate their business performance."

Kelley Brack Jamison joined Heidrick & Struggles as a Partner in the Los Angeles office, bringing more than 25 years of executive search experience, focusing on serving the global private equity and alternative investments sectors. Kelley is a leader in the space and a trusted advisor to private equity clients. Kelley has deep expertise in identifying and developing top talent, including CEOs, Board Directors, CFOs, senior advisors and investment professionals for clients and their portfolio companies across a wide range of industries.

Laryssa Topolnytsky joined Heidrick & Struggles as a Partner in the Toronto office, with expertise across multiple industries working with boards and CEOs on CEO effectiveness, HR strategy and succession planning. She works with executives as they transition to new companies or roles to accelerate their performance. Previously, Laryssa worked for another executive search firm and was the founding member of the first international office of a strategic talent management firm.

"Companies continue to look for trusted advisors who demonstrate experience in navigating complex global talent opportunities," said Andrew LeSueur, Global Managing Partner, Heidrick Consulting. "These new consultants bring relevant skills and perspectives that will allow them to provide timely and impactful strategic counsel to our clients as they work to enhance leadership skills and cultivate cultures to unleash even greater growth potential."

Marcelo Conteçote joined Heidrick & Struggles as a Principal in the São Paulo office. He works with clients to develop organizational culture solutions for companies across South America. Previously, he helped build strong connections between culture and safety for clients in manufacturing industries for a global consulting firm.

Laura Gironda joined Heidrick & Struggles as a Principal in the San Francisco office, bringing deep expertise in defining and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and programs with key stakeholders, boards and top leadership across industries. She has deep experience in culture transformation, performance management, engagement, HR processes and the talent life cycle.

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 is the significance of Heidrick & Struggles adding four consultants in 2021?

The addition of four consultants enhances Heidrick's capabilities in leadership advisory and executive search, addressing client needs in a challenging market.

Who are the new consultants at Heidrick & Struggles?

The new consultants are Kelley Brack Jamison, Laryssa Topolnytsky, Marcelo Conteçote, and Laura Gironda, each bringing extensive expertise in different areas.

What industries do the new consultants at HSII specialize in?

The consultants have expertise in private equity, organizational culture, diversity strategies, and HR performance across various industries.

When did Heidrick & Struggles announce the addition of the new consultants?

The announcement was made on July 1, 2021.

What is Heidrick & Struggles' primary focus as a company?

Heidrick & Struggles focuses on providing global leadership advisory and talent solutions to top organizations.