With Global Information Expanding, So Does the Need for Top
Talent
CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidrick & Struggles
International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the leadership advisory firm
providing executive search and leadership consulting services
worldwide, today announced the launch of its Big Data & Analytics
Practice. One of the leading strategic data trends of the decade, the
big data and analytics market landscape is broad and includes hardware
and software, as well as data analytics, distribution, management and
visualization. The Big Data & Analytics Practice is positioned to meet
client needs beyond a traditional single-industry mindset to encompass
a broad talent perspective across industry and functional practices.
"Our clients have told us that there is a dire shortage of executives
who understand how the application of technology can move their
business," said Krishnan Rajagopalan, Managing Partner, Global
Technology & Services Practice. "Our team of industry experts has deep
knowledge of the talent in this space. Combine this knowledge with the
firm's strategic leadership consulting expertise, and you have a
dynamic blend of counsel that no one else can match in the
marketplace."
Companies across a variety of industries from financial services,
consumer and retail to pharmaceutical and academic institutions want to
attract and develop leaders in new and emerging roles such as chief
data officers, managing directors of analytics and heads of data and
information services -- critical in today's global business landscape.
As organizations look to fill these newly defined boxes, a true war for
talent has been sparked within a relatively unmapped talent pool. The
Big Data & Analytics Practice has already built a world class knowledge
base to counsel and assist clients with their talent needs.
"We are the only major global firm with a Big Data & Analytics Practice
and have already completed more than 60 assignments in the past 18
months," added Rajagopalan. "This momentum clearly indicates the
emphasis organizations are placing on finding the right leaders --
companies want to bring in world class talent to connect data strategy
to business strategy, with the ultimate goal of growing their business.
Heidrick & Struggles helps clients understand what leadership they need
to deliver on their future strategy."
To learn more about the Big Data & Analytics Practice, please visit
www.heidrick.com.
About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., (Nasdaq:HSII) is the
leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership
consulting services, including succession planning, executive
assessment, talent retention management, executive development,
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
around the world. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles,
please visit www.heidrick.com.