Heidrick & Struggles Launches Global Government & Defense Tech Practice in Frontier Tech Push
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.
Heidrick & Struggles ha lanciato la sua nuova Government & Defense Tech Practice, rafforzando la sua posizione nel settore delle tecnologie di frontiera. Questa divisione si basa su oltre 200 incarichi completati e riunisce più di 30 partner esperti di Search e Consulting in mercati globali.
Poiché i governi rappresentano circa il 10% della spesa globale in tecnologia e servizi IT, questa iniziativa mira a cogliere le crescenti opportunità nelle soluzioni tecnologiche rivolte al settore pubblico. La pratica copre aree fondamentali come infrastrutture cloud, cybersecurity, intelligenza artificiale e robotica.
Guidata dal partner Jason Schmucker, la practice si propone di supportare i fornitori di soluzioni tecnologiche nel reclutare i migliori talenti per collaborazioni governative. Il team si concentrerà sull’inserimento di nuovi leader, sulla formazione di quelli esistenti e sull’ottimizzazione dell’efficacia organizzativa a livello nazionale, statale e locale in tutto il mondo.
Heidrick & Struggles ha lanzado su nueva Government & Defense Tech Practice, fortaleciendo su posición en el sector de tecnologías de vanguardia. Esta práctica se basa en más de 200 proyectos completados y reúne a más de 30 socios experimentados en Search y Consulting en mercados globales.
Con los gobiernos representando aproximadamente el 10% del gasto global en tecnología y servicios IT, esta iniciativa apunta a aprovechar las crecientes oportunidades en soluciones tecnológicas enfocadas en el sector gubernamental. La práctica abarca áreas clave como infraestructura en la nube, ciberseguridad, inteligencia artificial y robótica.
Liderada por el socio Jason Schmucker, la práctica tiene como objetivo ayudar a los proveedores de soluciones tecnológicas a asegurar el mejor talento para asociaciones gubernamentales. El equipo se concentrará en colocar nuevos líderes, capacitar a los existentes y optimizar la efectividad organizacional a nivel nacional, estatal y local en todo el mundo.
Heidrick & Struggles가 새로운 Government & Defense Tech Practice를 출범하며 첨단 기술 분야에서 입지를 강화했습니다. 이 부서는 200건 이상의 완료된 프로젝트를 바탕으로 전 세계 시장에서 30명 이상의 경험 많은 서치 및 컨설팅 파트너들을 모았습니다.
전 세계 기술 및 IT 서비스 지출의 약 10%를 차지하는 정부 부문을 대상으로 하는 이번 이니셔티브는 정부 중심의 기술 솔루션에서 성장하는 기회를 겨냥합니다. 이 부서는 클라우드 인프라, 사이버 보안, 인공지능, 로보틱스 등 핵심 분야를 아우릅니다.
파트너 제이슨 슈머커가 이끄는 이 부서는 기술 솔루션 제공업체가 정부 파트너십을 위한 최고의 인재를 확보하도록 돕는 것을 목표로 합니다. 팀은 새로운 리더를 배치하고 기존 리더를 코칭하며, 전 세계 국가, 주 및 지방 정부 수준에서 조직 효율성을 최적화하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
Heidrick & Struggles a lancé sa nouvelle Government & Defense Tech Practice, renforçant ainsi sa position dans le secteur des technologies de pointe. Cette pratique s’appuie sur plus de 200 missions réalisées et regroupe plus de 30 partenaires expérimentés en Search et Consulting sur les marchés mondiaux.
Avec les gouvernements représentant environ 10 % des dépenses mondiales en technologies et services IT, cette initiative vise à exploiter les opportunités croissantes dans les solutions technologiques destinées au secteur public. La pratique couvre des domaines clés tels que l’infrastructure cloud, la cybersécurité, l’intelligence artificielle et la robotique.
Dirigée par le partenaire Jason Schmucker, la pratique a pour objectif d’aider les fournisseurs de solutions technologiques à recruter les meilleurs talents pour les partenariats gouvernementaux. L’équipe se concentrera sur le placement de nouveaux leaders, le coaching des dirigeants existants et l’optimisation de l’efficacité organisationnelle aux niveaux national, régional et local à travers le monde.
Heidrick & Struggles hat seine neue Government & Defense Tech Practice gestartet und damit seine Position im Bereich der Spitzentechnologie gestärkt. Die Practice baut auf über 200 abgeschlossenen Projekten auf und vereint mehr als 30 erfahrene Partner aus den Bereichen Search und Consulting in globalen Märkten.
Da Regierungen etwa 10 % der weltweiten Ausgaben für Technologie und IT-Dienstleistungen ausmachen, zielt diese Initiative auf wachsende Chancen im Bereich technologieorientierter Lösungen für den öffentlichen Sektor ab. Die Practice deckt zentrale Bereiche wie Cloud-Infrastruktur, Cybersicherheit, KI und Robotik ab.
Unter der Leitung von Partner Jason Schmucker will die Practice Technologieanbietern helfen, Top-Talente für Regierungskooperationen zu gewinnen. Das Team konzentriert sich darauf, neue Führungskräfte zu platzieren, bestehende zu coachen und die organisatorische Effektivität auf nationaler, staatlicher und lokaler Ebene weltweit zu optimieren.
- 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
- 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
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HSII formalizes Government & Defense Tech Practice after 200+ engagements, targeting growth in the 10% global government technology spending market.
Heidrick & Struggles' launch of its Government & Defense Tech Practice represents a strategic formalization of existing capabilities rather than an entirely new business initiative. The company reveals they've already completed over 200 engagements in this sector, indicating this is an area where they've built significant expertise before creating a dedicated practice.
The press release highlights a substantial addressable market, noting governments account for approximately
This organizational move aligns with HSII's broader Frontier Tech strategy, indicating the firm sees growth potential in providing specialized talent solutions to companies serving government technology needs. The strategic timing coincides with increased government investment in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies like AI.
While the announcement lacks specific revenue projections or growth targets, the commitment to sector specialization follows a proven strategy in the executive search industry. Specialized practices typically enhance competitive positioning by developing deeper domain expertise, stronger candidate networks, and more targeted market positioning in high-value niches.
HSII strategically positions for growth in government tech solutions market by formalizing specialized practice amid increasing public sector digital transformation.
Heidrick & Struggles' formalization of its Government & Defense Tech Practice demonstrates strategic alignment with major technology transformation trends in government agencies worldwide. The practice addresses the specialized leadership needs of vendors providing solutions ranging from cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity to AI and robotics for government applications.
The cross-disciplinary approach is particularly noteworthy, bringing together expertise from technology, IT services, aerospace & defense, energy, and investment professionals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This comprehensive structure positions HSII to address the multifaceted leadership requirements unique to government technology providers.
Government tech vendors face distinct challenges requiring specialized talent - from navigating complex procurement processes to meeting stringent security requirements and operating within policy constraints. The "ever-evolving geopolitical and technological landscape" referenced in the release is driving increased government technology investment globally as agencies modernize legacy systems.
With an established track record of 200+ completed engagements, HSII has already built valuable sector expertise in what has traditionally been a relationship-driven market with high barriers to entry. This formal practice structure should enhance their ability to leverage that experience while providing better coordination of existing capabilities to serve clients more effectively in this growing market segment.
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.
"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
"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
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