CHICAGO, Jan. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), the world’s premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced its acquisition of RENTONJAMES, a privately held boutique executive search and leadership consultancy firm based in New Zealand. This is the second recent acquisition for Heidrick & Struggles in the Asia Pacific region; the firm acquired the Sydney team of Highland Partners in October 2006.
The Australian and New Zealand economies are highly integrated and the demand for executive search and related services continues to grow in these markets. Following a thorough market review, RENTONJAMES was identified as the leading executive search firm in New Zealand. The strong industry knowledge and experienced search partners, Simon Monks and Garry Dick, will strengthen Heidrick & Struggles’ position in both the Australasia and Asia Pacific region.
"With the demand for highly qualified senior talent in fast developing sectors across Asia Pacific, Heidrick & Struggles has consistently moved with our client organizations into new markets. Our strategy is to invest ahead of other executive search firms in opening new offices and offering innovative leadership consulting services," said Gerry Davis, regional managing partner, Asia Pacific, at Heidrick & Struggles. " RENTONJAMES has a close cultural fit and strategic alignment with Heidrick & Struggles, and has exemplary on-boarding and assessment capabilities. The acquisition of RENTONJAMES will help extend our integrated capabilities and service offerings in Asia Pacific."
Added Monks, partner, RENTONJAMES: "This acquisition will provide RENTONJAMES with access to the strong global network and brand power of Heidrick & Struggles, and will further enhance our ability to better service clients’ needs both in executive search and leadership advisory service. What will not change, however, is our personal and ongoing commitment to a high touch, consultative approach and service ethic. Our philosophy will remain boutique and partner-driven, enhanced by our local knowledge and the global reach of the Heidrick & Struggles partnership."
About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world’s premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A effectiveness. For more than 50 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 http://www.heidrick.com .
