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- Expanded Expertise: Four new leaders in Europe join Heidrick & Struggles to enhance global sustainability and climate leadership.
- Global Growth: The Climate & Sustainability Practice focuses on supporting decarbonization efforts and scaling climate tech ventures.
- Talent Solutions: The firm aims to help clients address climate challenges and capitalize on sustainability-driven value creation.
Heidrick & Struggles has expanded its Climate & Sustainability Practice, reinforcing its commitment to global leadership in climate solutions. The expansion, led by Global Head Scott Atkinson, adds four senior leaders in Europe to bolster expertise in executive search, advisory services, and climate tech.
Jenni Hibbert, Global Managing Partner for Go-To-Market, emphasized the importance of top-tier leadership in tackling sustainability challenges:
“Accelerating sustainability is a complex undertaking that requires having the right leadership and resources in place.”
New Key Hires:
The firm’s latest appointments strengthen its presence in Europe and beyond:
- Uroš Zver, Rafe Jackson, and William Gibbs – Specializing in climate tech and decarbonization solutions for high-growth ventures and established firms.
- Edmund Thomson Jones – Expands the firm’s Venture Capital Practice with expertise in venture and growth equity.
These leaders join from True, a global search firm recognized for its expertise in venture and growth sectors.
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Scott Atkinson commented on the firm’s expanding capabilities:
“Our four new partners further strengthen our ability to support premier organizations across the public and private capital sectors.”
Why It Matters:
With COP30 approaching, the demand for executive leadership in sustainability is surging. Heidrick & Struggles aims to equip clients with the talent and strategies needed to address global climate challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.
“We help our clients solve today’s most critical global challenges and unlock business value creation opportunities,” Atkinson noted.
The expansion underscores the firm’s role as a key player in sustainability leadership as organizations navigate rising climate risks.
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