CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles, a  premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide, announced today that Vice Chairman and Co-Managing Partner of the Global CEO & Board Practice Bonnie Gwin and Vice Chairman Ted Dysart have been named again to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100. The annual list recognizes the leading corporate directors, corporate governance executives, policymakers, and influencers who significantly impact boardroom practices and performance.

"Bonnie and Ted have a proven track record of advising many of the world's foremost leaders on corporate governance and board leadership," said Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and Chief Executive Officer at Heidrick & Struggles. "Being named to the NACD Directorship 100 year-after-year demonstrates their consistent commitment to upholding the highest level of integrity and excellence in advancing board performance."

This is the tenth time Dysart has been named to the NACD Directorship 100 and Gwin has been named every year since 2010. They will be recognized at the 11^th annual NACD Directorship 100 Gala November 29 in New York City.

Nominees for the list are evaluated based on integrity, mature confidence, informed judgement and high performance standards. An independent selection committee reviews each nominee's history of advancing board performance and leading corporate governance practices in accordance with established NACD principles. The full list of 2017 NACD Directorship 100 honorees can be found here: 2017 Honorees.

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

About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) empowers more than 17,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom. As the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD helps boards strengthen investor trust and public confidence by ensuring that today's directors are well prepared for tomorrow's challenges. World-class boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instill confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and corporate governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible board leadership for 40 years. To learn more about NACD, visit www.NACDonline.org.

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