Heidrick & Struggles Names First Chief Human Resources Officer

December 10, 2014 – Heidrick & Struggles has named Richard Greene as executive VP and chief human resources officer, a new position within the firm. Mr. Greene will lead Heidrick & Struggles’ global HR organization and become a member of the firm’s management committee. He rejoined Heidrick & Struggles in November as a partner in its CEO and board and CHRO practices. He previously spent three years at Bunge, a $61 billion agribusiness company, where he was both the head of global talent management and the lead HR executive for the global food and ingredients segment. “Rick will lead our fundamentally important global talent strategy,” said Tracy Wolstencroft, president and CEO. “He will work to ensure that we maintain a steadfast focus on attracting, developing and retaining the very best people in the industry — and further develop our winning culture.” 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.