CHICAGO, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick &
Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of executive search,
leadership consulting and culture shaping services worldwide, has
appointed Elizabeth Simpson Head of
New York City Financial Services.
"Elizabeth has proven herself essential to the practice through
her ongoing dedication, energizing leadership and willingness to
bring new ideas to the front," said David
Boehmer, Global Managing Partner, Financial Services
Practice. "The New York market
serves as a critical hub for the financial services sector, and
having Elizabeth in this newly created role will help to accelerate
our continued growth in the space and better serve our
clients."
Expanding on her current role as a partner in the Financial
Services Practice, Simpson will be responsible for driving business
development in the region, collaborating across the firm's
complementary lines of business, and mentoring and developing
talent internally.
"Identifying differentiating talent who can react nimbly to the
rapid change in the financial space is more important than ever in
today's unpredictable operating environment," said Simpson. "I look
forward to building on Heidrick's reputation for being at the
forefront of leadership and talent in financial services."
Simpson specializes in senior-level finance assignments for
publicly held and privately owned companies within the financial
services industry. After nearly a decade with Heidrick &
Struggles, Simpson has focused on placements into CFO, controller,
chief accounting officer, tax, director of financial planning &
analysis, investor relations and treasury roles within financial
services.
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.
Media Contact:
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Brown - +1 312.496.1871
abrown@heidrick.com
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