FEI-Chicago Named Richard Pehlke CFO of the Year for Mid-Size Public Companies

CHICAGO, Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of senior-level executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping services globally, announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard W. Pehlke has been named 2015 CFO of the Year^® among mid-size public companies by the Chicago chapter of Financial Executives International.

This award goes to senior financial leaders who have made outstanding contributions to a business or non-profit in Chicago with quality, insight and direction.

"Rich has extraordinary credibility with investors, analysts, employees and clients. He brings a strategic enterprise view of our business and serves as trusted advisor to our executive team and Board. Rich is truly worthy of being named CFO of the Year," said Tracy R. Wolstencroft, Heidrick & Struggles' President and Chief Executive Officer.

Pehlke has served as CFO of Heidrick & Struggles since August 2011.

About Financial Executives International

Financial Executives International (FEI) is the premier association for CFOs and other senior financial executives in the United States and Canada. FEI's Chicago Chapter was chartered in November 1933. The chapter has nearly 600 members representing a broad spectrum of companies which operate in numerous industries. www.chicagocfo.org

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

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