Heidrick & Struggles Launches Global Government & Defense Tech Practice in Frontier Tech Push

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Heidrick & Struggles has launched its new Government & Defense Tech Practice, strengthening its position in the frontier technology sector. The practice builds on over 200 completed engagements and brings together more than 30 experienced Search and Consulting partners across global markets.

With governments accounting for approximately 10% of global technology and IT services spending, this initiative targets growing opportunities in government-focused tech solutions. The practice spans crucial areas including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, and robotics.

Led by partner Jason Schmucker, the practice aims to help technology solution providers secure top talent for government partnerships. The team will focus on placing new leaders, coaching existing ones, and optimizing organizational effectiveness across national, state, and local government levels worldwide.

Positive

• Expansion into government & defense tech market, which represents ~10% of global tech/IT spending
• Strong existing foundation with 200+ completed engagements in the sector
• Global reach with 30+ experienced partners across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia
• Diversified service offering including executive search, leadership coaching, and organizational consulting

Negative

• Entering a traditionally insular industry with high barriers to entry
• Operating in a highly competitive market requiring significant expertise and resources
• Potential challenges in scaling due to complex government procurement processes

The practice builds on the firm's longstanding history of providing mission-critical talent solutions to clients delivering technology solutions to governments around the world.

CHICAGO, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a leading provider of global leadership and talent solutions, today announced the launch of its Government & Defense Tech Practice. It is estimated that governments account for roughly 10% of total spend on technology and IT services globally—highlighting a growing opportunity for Frontier Tech and government entities alike to realize a more innovative future.  With more than 200 completed engagements, this practice reinforces the firm's commitment to the sector, bringing expertise from decades of client work, to ensure the right leaders are leading in the right way for these organizations providing technology solutions to governments at the national, state, and local levels globally.

"As technology has become integral to government and society, it is critical that technology solution providers have the talent necessary to help governments address their biggest challenges and opportunities – from resolving technical debt to continuing digital transformation, to incorporating next-generation technologies which better serve and protect citizens around the world," said Jason Schmucker, partner, Heidrick & Struggles and leader of the Government & Defense Tech practice. "Our proven track record of guiding Government & Defense Tech clients through periods of significant growth and transformation -- by placing new leaders, coaching and developing existing leaders, and enabling top teams and organizations to operate more effectively -- uniquely positions Heidrick & Struggles to continue supporting clients in today's fast-changing, ever-evolving, and interconnected world."

As governments lean on technology solution providers now more than ever – for capabilities ranging from cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity to AI and robotics – the new practice brings together more than 30 experienced Search and Consulting partners from our technology, IT services, aerospace & defense, energy, private equity, and venture capital practices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia markets.

"Our ever-evolving geopolitical and technological landscape, coupled with broader workforce shifts, has created a pressing need for next-generation, agile leadership and workforce ecosystems in what's traditionally been an insular industry," said Sam Burman, global managing partner, Frontier Tech at Heidrick & Struggles. "We have a strong foundation to build on and are excited for what we will continue to accomplish alongside our clients. Our global, cross-industry expertise will be crucial in helping clients navigate market dynamics and gain a competitive, tech-driven edge."

To learn more about Heidrick & Struggles' Government & Defense Technology Specialty Practice, insights, and capabilities, please visit: https://www.heidrick.com/en/industries/frontier-tech/government-defense-tech?utm_source=press+release

About Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is the world's foremost advisor on executive leadership, driving superior client performance through premier human capital leadership advisory services. For more than 70 years, we've delivered value for our clients by leveraging unrivaled expertise to help organizations discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams. Learn more at www.heidrick.com.

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FAQ

What is Heidrick & Struggles' new Government & Defense Tech Practice launched in 2025?

Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) launched a specialized practice focused on providing talent solutions for companies delivering technology to government entities globally. The practice leverages 200+ completed engagements and brings together 30+ experienced partners across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

How large is the government technology market that HSII is targeting?

According to the press release, governments account for approximately 10% of total global spending on technology and IT services, representing a significant growth opportunity in the Frontier Tech sector.

What services will Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) offer through its Government & Defense Tech Practice?

The practice offers leadership placement, coaching and development of existing leaders, and organizational effectiveness solutions for companies providing government technology solutions, including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, and robotics.

Which global markets does HSII's new Government & Defense Tech Practice cover?

The practice operates across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia markets, bringing together expertise from technology, IT services, aerospace & defense, energy, private equity, and venture capital sectors.

What is the strategic importance of HSII's Government & Defense Tech Practice launch?

The practice addresses the growing need for next-generation leadership in government technology solutions, helping clients navigate market dynamics and gain competitive advantage in an evolving geopolitical and technological landscape.