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HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) has made new leadership appointments in the

Asia Pacific and Middle East region as part of a recent round of firm-wide

leadership changes. They include a Regional Managing Partner of the Financial

Services Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and Partners-in-Charge

for Tokyo, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Seoul.

Speaking on the moves, Stephen McAlinden

(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/McAlinden_Stephen_17624),

Regional Leader, Asia Pacific & Middle East said: "The new appointments will

significantly strengthen our leadership teams in the region and serve as a

testament to Heidrick & Struggles' ongoing commitment to growing talent within

the firm. At this pivotal time of change, the new leaders will be instrumental

in helping our firm and clients navigate through business and leadership

challenges."

Based in Dubai, Shadi El

Farr(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/El%20Farr_Shadi_16269)

has been appointed to Regional Managing Partner of the Financial Services

Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Over 14 years with Heidrick &

Struggles, he has contributed to the leadership acquisition and development for

leading multinational and regional financial institutions, banks, insurance

companies, as well as private capital and family group domains. In his new

role, he will head the financial services and private equity sectors across

Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

In Tokyo, Steven Greenberg

(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Greenberg_Steven_21908) has

been appointed as Partner-in-Charge. He was the former Regional Managing

Partner of the Financial Services Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East

and continues to lead the Insurance Sector in the region. Steven has over 12

years' experience in Asia Pacific and deep knowledge of the local market. As a

member of the CEO & Board of Directors Practice, he will bring great value to

clients with his expertise in strategic hires for complex, challenging

leadership roles for the C-suite in Japan.

Richard Guest

(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Guest_Richard_19039) has

been appointed as Partner-in-Charge of Heidrick & Struggles' Dubai office in

addition to his role as the Global Sector Leader for the Mobile &

Communications Practice. He also leads the Technology & Services Practice in

the Middle East. Richard has extensive experience in executive search and

consulting across the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Europe. His

expertise spans the full spectrum of technology and services sectors, including

software, hardware, OTT, digital, media, and professional services.

In Hong Kong, David Hui

(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Hui_David_22062) becomes

Partner-in-Charge in addition to his role as Regional Managing Partner for the

Industrial Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With over 20 years of

global and regional experience in the field, he will lead a strong team to

continue advising clients on recruitment, talent, succession, and

organizational development and help them succeed in today's uniquely

challenging environment. He will also continue to lead the CEO & Board of

Directors Practice in Hong Kong.

YH Yeonho Kim

(https://www.heidrick.com/Where-We-Work/Consultants/Kim_YH%20Yeonho_18569) has

been appointed as Partner-in-Charge of Heidrick & Struggles' Seoul office. He

is also a member of the global Technology & Services Practice. With a solid

background in software, telecommunications, engineering and marketing, he

provides exceptional insight on strategic and operational challenges for

clients in Korea. He will also continue to strengthen Heidrick & Struggles'

footing in the market, with a focus on developing new business opportunities in

the technology and IT service industries.

Asia Pacific is one of the most dynamic regions in the world with a diverse and

rich talent pool. Heidrick & Struggles is committed to building its own

capabilities to help clients find and train top talent and leaders in every

major industry sector and function.

About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) serves the senior-level talent and

leadership needs of the world's top organizations as a trusted advisor across

executive search, leadership assessment and development, organization and team

effectiveness, and culture shaping services. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the

profession of executive search more than 60 years ago. Today, the firm provides

integrated leadership solutions to help our clients change the world, one

leadership team at a time.(R)www.heidrick.com

SOURCE: Heidrick & Struggles