Heidrick & Struggles Retained by Houston Independent School District

August 5, 2009 – Chicago-based Heidrick & Struggles International has been selected by Houston Independent School District to lead in its search for a new superintendent of schools. Current superintendent Dr. Abelardo Saavedra has announced his retirement effective August 31. HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the U.S. Heidrick & Struggles is a provider of senior-level executive search and leadership advisory services, including succession planning, executive assessment, talent retention management, executive development, transition consulting for newly appointed executives, and M&A human capital integration consulting.