CHICAGO, May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq:HSII), the premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide, strengthens its healthcare and life sciences expertise among global practices announcing the addition of Katie Bell to the firm's Atlanta office.

Bell has nearly 20 years of experience working within the healthcare and consulting industries. During this time, she has served as a strategic consultant partnering with organizations to achieve their respective business goals. Sharpened over the course of her career, Bell's expertise spans both the public and private sectors. Her experiences have led her to strategically partner with Healthcare services organizations, including providers, payers and technology firms.

"Katie is an excellent addition to our practice and firm. Her 20 years of experience and expertise in both the public and private sectors make her an important part of our growing practice and we are thrilled to have her join our team," said John Mitchell, Global Practice Managing Partner, Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice – Heidrick & Struggles.

Prior to this role, Bell served in numerous leadership capacities at The Advisory Board Company and Gallup. Her experience in qualitative and quantitative research, strategy design and execution as well as product and loss oversight will present a unique spectrum of offerings to clients. She also holds extensive consulting experience with her focus on organizational development and talent management.

Bell is a published author and is a frequent guest speaker on leadership, data analytics and well-being.  She was also a featured speaker at the 2011 TedxWomen conference.

Bell graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Education.  She has completed Executive Education coursework at Harvard University in Cambridge.

About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) serves the executive talent and leadership needs of the world's top organizations as the 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.

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