Heidrick and Struggles Appoints Andy MacLeod Leader of Life Sciences Practice in Europe (AcT)

LONDON, 14 August, 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 the appointment of Andy MacLeod as Regional Practice Managing Partner for Life Sciences in Europe.

Commenting on the news, Charlie Moore, Global Practice Managing Partner of Life Sciences said, "Andy brings unique skills and experience to the role having worked directly in the industry, then leading executive search teams across Europe. He is one of only a select few industry professionals who has this multi-dimensional experience. Many of our firm's global clients are eager to work with an international leader with Andy's background."

Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, MacLeod was Managing Director of Euromedica, an international specialist life sciences search firm, where he was leader of the business globally for several years. Before Euromedica, he started his executive search career with a smaller specialized healthcare search firm in London.

"What's been most impressive to me is Heidrick & Struggles' track record as a trusted advisor to clients on a global basis, particularly at a time when the Life Sciences industry is going through such significant change. I believe the Life Sciences sector continues to have great growth potential. We have a strong team across Europe, and I'm excited to lead and work with colleagues globally to bring differentiated value to clients," said MacLeod on his recent appointment.

MacLeod's earlier career spanned ten years in the pharmaceutical industry, initially with Glaxo, where he worked in global R&D, and then with Procter & Gamble, working in Consumer Health.

He has a degree in Pharmacology from The University of Aberdeen.

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