Distinguished Financial Services Expert Giles Orringe Joins Heidrick and Struggles as Partner (AcT)

LONDON, Aug. 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the premier professional services firm focused on serving the leadership needs of top organizations globally, today announced that Giles Orringe has joined the firm as a Partner within the Financial Services Practice. He is based in the London office.

Commenting on his appointment, Daniel Edwards, Global Managing Partner of Financial Services said, "We are delighted to have Giles join our Financial Services Practice and know that our clients will benefit from his strategic approach, his range of experience, and his absolute focus on client service. Giles will be based in London, but his role and outlook will be international to match his clients' focus. He will be a great asset in leading our integrated global offering with the insight built of many years in diverse and dynamic markets."

Orringe joins after having served since 2009 as the head of the global infrastructure practice at a boutique international executive search firm. He previously spent eight years at another leading executive search firm where he was a Partner and head of the global technology practice. During this time he moved to New York in 2005 where he set up and ran the office across all infrastructure sector areas.

"Heidrick has taken great strides in evolving its capabilities to add real value for its clients beyond the core search service. This perspective means that we can engage more deeply and deliver more comprehensively for clients who are looking for an edge in a very competitive landscape," said Orringe on his decision to join Heidrick & Struggles.

Orringe has a Business History degree from Manchester University.

About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., (Nasdaq:HSII) is the premier provider of senior-level Executive Search, Culture Shaping and Leadership Consulting services. For 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 in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com.

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