CHICAGO, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq:HSII), the premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide, strengthens its expertise in Healthcare and Life Sciences among the global practices with the recent hire of Greg Lovas to the firm's Washington, D.C. office.

Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Lovas was a Partner at a leading executive search firm, and a leader of that firm's Life Sciences Practice in Asia Pacific. Before entering executive search, Lovas was with a Fortune 500 global financial services organization, where he took on a variety of roles in sales management and marketing.

With regional expertise in both North America and Asia Pacific, Lovas has served clients in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, healthcare services, and biotech markets in all phases of growth. Lovas provides clients with guidance in filling general management, marketing, and sales roles, as well as in board composition.

"Greg is a true global consultant and trusted advisor who has helped many great healthcare and life sciences brands establish a presence in Asia. His expertise will be a huge addition to our team in North America and around the world, as he relocates back to the US following more than five years in Asia. We are fortunate to attract such a stellar search partner and I know our clients, candidates and colleagues will be well looked after," said John Mitchell, Global Practice Managing Partner of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice at Heidrick & Struggles.

Lovas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Delaware, Lerner College of Business and Economics.

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. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com.

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