LONDON, 2013-08-14 09:00 CEST (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.

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.

CONTACT: Jennifer Nelson
+1 (404) 682.7373
[email protected]