Heidrick and Struggles Expands Consumer Markets Practice With Two Key Appointments (AcT)

Nilgun Langenberg and Giovanni Lamarca Join in Amsterdam and Zurich Respectively

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, today announced two key European appointments within its Consumer Markets Practice.

Nilgun Langenberg joins the practice as Partner in the firm's Amsterdam office. Most recently she worked with Sara Lee as global VP Talent Development, based in the Netherlands. Langenberg began her career at Xerox and later worked as a consultant with a global executive search firm in Turkey, where she spearheaded their Consumer Practice for Southern Europe.

Giovanni Lamarca also joins the Consumer Markets Practice as Partner in Zurich. Prior to Heidrick & Struggles, he was with Japan Tobacco International where he was VP and General Manager of Switzerland. He also was a member of their European Board and the Global Leadership team. Lamarca started his career at KPMG Brazil and later worked across geographies in marketing for Kellogg's, Johnson & Johnson and the Coca-Cola Company where he also held general management responsibilities.

"Nilgun and Giovanni are exceptional additions to our team. They bolster the depth and breadth of our expertise in Europe. Their keen insights into the challenges facing the consumer markets and the talent required to do the job will be a tremendous benefit to our clients. Each has a proven track record for counseling some of the best global companies and will add to our already strong team," said Luis Urbano, Global Managing Partner of Heidrick & Struggles' Consumer Markets Practice.

Nilgun holds a BA in management from Bogazici University of Istanbul and an MBA from University of Ottawa, Canada.

Giovanni holds a BA in business administration from Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, a Master of International Management (marketing) from American Graduate School, Thunderbird, Arizona and an Executive Development Program from IMD, Lausanne.

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII) is the leadership advisory firm providing senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including succession planning, executive assessment and development, talent retention management, transition consulting for newly appointed executives, and M&A human capital integration consulting. For almost 60 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 globally. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com.

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