Viewed in Heidrick & Struggles The significance of HR expertise on corporate boards cannot be overstated, especially during times of significant organizational change or growth. Companies undergoing transformations, such as IPOs, acquisitions, or large-scale changes, greatly benefit from having individuals with HR experience on the board. Similarly, start-ups and rapidly expanding companies find valuable insights… More
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Viewed in Heidrick & Struggles The financial services industry is facing an evolving landscape of risks, and attracting and retaining the next generation of risk leaders is crucial. Evolving risk landscape The role of Chief Risk Officers (CROs) has become increasingly complex, demanding expertise in traditional risk types, strategic acumen, knowledge of emerging risks, and… More
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Viewed in Heidrick & Struggles The typical corporate chief executive can be forgiven for believing that his or her prior professional, academic, and personal traits and successes are sufficient for a fairly seamless transition into the role of a corporate director. However, that assumption, Chicago-based executive recruitment and management consulting giant Heidrick & Struggles cautions… More
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Viewed in Heidrick & Struggles It is not particularly common to see over ninety percent of executives agree on anything these days. Need for Agility But such consensus does exist on one perceived business necessity: the need for agility in business management. Heidrick & Struggles, the Chicago-headquartered executive search giant, surveyed executives and found, in… More
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