2026 Vault Rankings
At a Glance
“Clients, compensation, entertaining and well-intentioned colleagues.”
“Getting responsibility early on and working closely with senior consultants.”
“Wonderful colleagues, fantastic leadership, interesting work.”
“Compensation and client depth.”
“Consulting is hard work.”
“Work/life balance, stress.”
About Heidrick and Struggles EMEA
Established in 1953, Heidrick & Struggles specializes in executive search, leadership consulting, and corporate culture shaping. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm has a global presence, with more than 50 offices across six continents.
H&S operates across a diverse range of client industries, providing exposure to various business challenges and leadership strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates data-driven methodologies, honed through decades of experience with large organizations worldwide.
The firm’s history includes several strategic acquisitions over the years to enhance its service offerings in leadership consultancy and executive search advisory. Most recently, H&S acquired German executive interim management provider Atreus—a move that strengthened its position in Europe while bolstering its On-Demand Talent segment (previously established with the 2021 acquisition of U.S-based Business Talent Group).
Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr
#4900
Chicago, IL 60606
CEO: Thomas Monahan
President: Tom Murray
2024 Employees (All Locations): 2,225
National
Global
- Organization & Culture Consulting
- Leadership Assessment & Development
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Executive Search
- On-demand Talent