DALLAS, July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick &
Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of executive search,
leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide, builds on its
consumer expertise with the addition of Mike Theilmann as a partner. He is based in the
Dallas office.
Theilmann joins Heidrick & Struggles with more than 25 years
of global experience across the retail, hospitality and consumer
goods sectors. He will be primarily focused on CEO, board directors
and senior executive placements.
"Mike's extensive leadership background and expertise in the
consumer space, combined with his global perspective, will bring
strategic value to our firm and our clients," Tom Snyder, Global Managing Partner, Consumer
Markets Practice, Heidrick & Struggles. "The deep industry
knowledge Mike is bringing to Heidrick & Struggles will be all
that more important as leaders grapple with rapidly changing
consumer demands and massive market disruptions."
Previously, Theilmann served as managing director for a family
office, where he oversaw venture capital investments that applied
disruptive technologies in the consumer sector. Prior to that, he
spent seven years at J.C. Penney where he served as Group Executive
Vice President, leading store operations, supply chain management,
property development and human resources. Theilmann also served in
multiple human resources executive roles at Yum Brands across their
domestic, corporate and international businesses.
"Joining Heidrick & Struggles provides me the opportunity to
make a meaningful impact on how leaders in the consumer sector
drive their strategies forward in an increasingly uncertain
operating environment," said Theilmann. "I've seen first-hand the
accelerating change brought on by technology and customer
preferences. I look forward to partnering with our consumer
clients at this crucial time through comprehensive services across
executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping."
Currently, Theilmann serves on the Board of Advisors of the Jay
A. Baker Retail Program at the University of
Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School. He is also a mentor
with Retail Technology Ventures.
Theilmann received a B.A. from Gustavus
Adolphus College and a M.S. from the University of Nebraska in physics.
About Heidrick & Struggles:
Heidrick &
Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) serves the executive talent and leadership
needs of the world's top organizations as a premier provider of
leadership consulting, culture shaping and senior-level executive
search services. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession
of executive search more than 60 years ago. Today, the firm serves
as a trusted advisor, providing integrated leadership solutions and
helping its clients change the world, one leadership team at a
time.®
www.heidrick.com
H&S Media Contact:
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Haniff, 312.496.1583
mhaniff@heidrick.com
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