CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the premier professional services firm focused on serving the leadership needs of top organizations globally, has named Alyse Bodine as Principal-in-Charge of the Philadelphia office. Bodine has been with the firm for nearly 10 years and has served on numerous high profile assignments over her tenure. In addition to her role as Philadelphia office head, Bodine is a member of the firm's Financial Officers Practice.

"Our firm has deep roots in this region of the country – with some of our first clients coming from the Northeast. Alyse and the Philadelphia team will no doubt continue the firm's long tradition of providing our clients exceptional, cutting-edge leadership counsel across industries," said Torrey Foster, interim Americas Regional Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles.

Over Bodine's career, she has worked with a diverse client base, placing C-level finance executives at Fortune 500, venture- and private equity-backed companies. She has specialized search experience in corporate and divisional chief financial officer, controller, audit, treasurer, investor relations and tax assignments. Bodine leads a Philadelphia office that serves the leadership needs of companies in the metropolitan area, as well as national and global accounts specializing in placing board and C-suite executives in the health care, industrial, private equity and technology sectors.

"Our team is part of a rich Philadelphia business community with expertise across industries and key job functions that is a true differentiator for Heidrick & Struggles," said Bodine. "We work with many Philadelphia-based companies and have been behind numerous, prominent executive placements in the region. Our team has incredible momentum right now. We understand the needs of our local market while staying abreast of critical sector trends globally to offer our clients the best customized leadership counsel possible."

An alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, Bodine has been active in the Philadelphia community for years serving as a volunteer and board member of various professional and non-profit organizations including the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia American Marketing Association, the Philadelphia Art Alliance, White-Williams Scholars and the Junior League of Philadelphia. She is a member of W.O.M.E.N. in America, a nation-wide organization aimed toward helping professional women advance their careers through mentorship and leadership training.

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII) is the premier provider of senior-level Executive Search, Culture Shaping and Leadership Consulting services. For 60 years, we have focused on quality service and built strong leadership teams through our relationships with clients and individuals worldwide. Today, Heidrick & Struggles' leadership experts operate from principal business centers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com.

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