Heidrick & Struggles Adds Life Sciences & Government Affairs Partner in China

December 3, 2014 – Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Jonathan Zhu as partner within the firm's global life sciences & government affairs practices, based in Shanghai. Mr. Zhu has accumulated more than 20 years of professional experience gained in both the private and public sectors. He was one of the first Chinese-American lobbyists working for an established Washington, D.C.-based government affairs consulting firm. Prior to joining Heidrick, Mr. Zhu was a partner with Odgers Berndtson, where he led the firm's life science & government affairs practices in China. "We are excited Jonathan is joining our firm," said Charlie Moore, global practice managing partner of the firm's life sciences practice. "His extensive experience in the life sciences sector, coupled with his expertise and knowledge in government affairs and executive search, will make him an exceptional addition to our team, one who can bring immediate value to our multinational life sciences clients in China." 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.