CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), the premier provider of Executive Search, Leadership Consulting and Culture Shaping services worldwide, announced today that it would appoint Richard "Rick" Greene as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 1, 2015.  In his new role, Greene will lead Heidrick & Struggles' global HR organization and become a member of the firm's Management Committee. Greene will report to President and CEO Tracy Wolstencroft.

Greene recently rejoined Heidrick & Struggles after three years at Bunge, a $61 billion agribusiness company, where he was both the head of global talent management and the lead HR executive for the global Food & Ingredients segment. During his earlier tenure with Heidrick & Struggles, Rick led the firm's Leadership Consulting and Chief Human Resources Officer practices in the Americas. Over the course of his 25-year career, he has recruited, assessed and coached senior executives in more than 30 countries across six continents.

"Rick will lead our fundamentally important global talent strategy," said Wolstencroft. "He will work to ensure that we maintain a steadfast focus on attracting, developing and retaining the very best people in the industry—and further develop our winning culture."

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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