Heidrick & Struggles Expands Climate & Sustainability Practice to Help Clients Accelerate Progress Globally

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Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) has expanded its global Climate & Sustainability Practice to enhance its sustainability offerings worldwide. The expansion includes the hiring of four new leaders in Europe: Uroš Zver, Rafe Jackson, William Gibbs, and Edmund Thomson Jones, all joining from True search firm.

Led by Scott Atkinson, the practice aims to help businesses address climate challenges and achieve sustainability goals. The new hires will strengthen the firm's capabilities in supporting high-growth climate tech ventures and established companies in their decarbonization efforts.

The expansion comes as the company prepares for COP30 and responds to rising demand for global executive talent in sustainability. The practice combines the firm's existing expertise in executive search and consulting to provide comprehensive leadership solutions for organizations navigating climate risks.

The expansion combines decades of experience across the firm and includes four new hires in Europe to bolster global sustainability offering

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a leading provider of global leadership and talent solutions, has expanded its global Climate & Sustainability Practice. This dedicated practice, led by Scott Atkinson, Partner & Global Head of Climate & Sustainability Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, helps businesses tackle climate challenges and achieve sustainability goals.

"Accelerating sustainability is a complex undertaking that requires having the right leadership and resources in place," said Jenni Hibbert, global managing partner, Go-To-Market, and regional leader of Europe & Africa. "We already have a proven track record of helping our clients achieve that—whether through executive placements or consulting and advisory. The addition of new leaders in Europe bolsters our capabilities even further to assist clients around the world as they navigate climate risk and create a more sustainable future."

In addition to unifying talent and expertise across the firm, Heidrick & Struggles hired four new leaders to strengthen our work in Europe and beyond. Uroš Zver, Rafe Jackson, and William Gibbs will play a pivotal role in advancing our Global Technology and Climate & Sustainability Practices, supporting high-growth climate tech ventures as well as established companies in their decarbonization efforts. Additionally, with a background in venture and growth equity, Edmund Thomson Jones will help accelerate the growth of our Venture Capital Practice. These four leaders come to Heidrick from True, a leading global search firm specializing in the venture and growth space.

"Alongside our existing team of consultants, our four new partners further strengthen our ability to support premier organizations across the public and private capital sectors," said Scott Atkinson. "We help our clients solve today's most critical global challenges and unlock business value creation opportunities in the process. With COP30 approaching next year and the demand for global executive talent rising, our clients benefit from our growing international expertise in executive search and consulting, giving them a competitive edge on a planetary scale."

To learn more about Heidrick & Struggles' Climate & Sustainability Practice, insights, and capabilities, see our website: https://www.heidrick.com/en/industries/sustainability.

About Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory services and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, we partner with clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, combining our expertise in executive search, leadership consulting, and on-demand talent solutions to maximize client profitability and performance. Helping our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com

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Heidrick & Struggles
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FAQ

What new appointments did Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) make to its Climate & Sustainability Practice in 2024?

Heidrick & Struggles hired four new leaders from True search firm: Uroš Zver, Rafe Jackson, William Gibbs, and Edmund Thomson Jones, to strengthen their European operations and global sustainability offerings.

Who leads Heidrick & Struggles' (HSII) Climate & Sustainability Practice?

Scott Atkinson serves as Partner & Global Head of the Climate & Sustainability Practice at Heidrick & Struggles.

What is the main focus of Heidrick & Struggles' (HSII) expanded Climate & Sustainability Practice?

The practice focuses on helping businesses tackle climate challenges, achieve sustainability goals, support climate tech ventures, and assist companies with decarbonization efforts through executive placements and consulting services.

When did Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) announce the expansion of its Climate & Sustainability Practice?

Heidrick & Struggles announced the expansion of its Climate & Sustainability Practice on December 10, 2024.