Global Executive Search Firm Heidrick & Struggles Extends Reach Into New Zealand

Global Executive Search Firm Heidrick & Struggles Extends Reach Into New Zealand

January 08, 2007

    CHICAGO, Jan. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick &
Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), the world's
premier executive search and leadership consulting firm,
today announced its acquisition of RENTONJAMES, a privately
held boutique executive search and leadership consultancy
firm based in New Zealand. This is the second recent
acquisition for Heidrick & Struggles in the Asia
Pacific region; the firm acquired the Sydney team of
Highland Partners in October 2006.

    The Australian and New Zealand economies are highly
integrated and the demand for executive search and related
services continues to grow in these markets. Following a
thorough market review, RENTONJAMES was identified as the
leading executive search firm in New Zealand. The strong
industry knowledge and experienced search partners, Simon
Monks and Garry Dick, will strengthen Heidrick &
Struggles' position in both the Australasia and Asia
Pacific region.

    "With the demand for highly qualified senior
talent in fast developing sectors across Asia Pacific,
Heidrick & Struggles has consistently moved with our
client organizations into new markets. Our strategy is to
invest ahead of other executive search firms in opening new
offices and offering innovative leadership consulting
services," said Gerry Davis, regional managing
partner, Asia Pacific, at Heidrick & Struggles. "
RENTONJAMES has a close cultural fit and strategic
alignment with Heidrick & Struggles, and has exemplary
on-boarding and assessment capabilities. The acquisition of
RENTONJAMES will help extend our integrated capabilities and
service offerings in Asia Pacific." 
  
    Added Monks, partner, RENTONJAMES: "This
acquisition will provide RENTONJAMES with access to the
strong global network and brand power of Heidrick &
Struggles, and will further enhance our ability to better
service clients' needs both in executive search and
leadership advisory service. What will not change, however,
is our personal and ongoing commitment to a high touch,
consultative approach and service ethic. Our philosophy
will remain boutique and partner-driven, enhanced by our
local knowledge and the global reach of the Heidrick &
Struggles partnership."

    About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

    Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the
world's premier provider of senior-level executive search
and leadership consulting services, including talent
management, board building, executive on-boarding and
M&A effectiveness.  For more than 50 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 http://www.heidrick.com .


    For more information, please contact: 

     Eric Sodorff
     Heidrick & Struggles
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     Email: [e-mail] 

     Thomas Liddle
     Heidrick & Struggles
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 

     Jennifer Tow
     Manifesto Ltd
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