CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, announced that Dan Mullin joined the firm in New York as Partner in its Financial Services Infrastructure Practice.
The firm's Financial Services Infrastructure Practice works with banks, wealth management firms, mutual fund companies, and other financial institutions, helping them build stronger teams for their Legal, Risk, Compliance, Government Affairs, Audit, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Technology and Operations functions. It is a highly specialized practice that combines the sector experience of Heidrick & Struggles' global financial services team with the expertise of the global functional practices. As a partner within this group, Mr. Mullin will be instrumental in delivering executive search and leadership development services to financial clients in the region as well as globally. Specifically, he will be leveraging his expertise across technology and operations to deliver search and advisory services to clients across the sector.
Mr. Mullin joins Heidrick & Struggles after 21 years with Accenture, where he was a Partner for the last 10 years. While there, he served clients within the financial services industry by leading and delivering complex business and technology initiatives. Mr. Mullin has significant international experience, having worked with clients in Europe, Asia and Australia on transformational programs specific to program management, IT operating models, technology and business governance, core banking technologies, CRM, vendor management, IT strategy, organizational development/restructuring and business processes/technology outsourcing, among other areas.
"Dan's deep sector knowledge, first-hand perspectives on the complex and ever-changing infrastructure issues financial firms must manage, and impressive operations experience make him exceptionally suited to join our team," said David Boehmer, Partner in Heidrick & Struggles' Financial Services Practice and Head of the Financial Services Infrastructure Practice for the Americas. "He will be a tremendous asset to clients and colleagues alike, and we are pleased to welcome him aboard."
Mr. Mullin is a graduate of George Mason University.
About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII) is the leadership advisory firm providing senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including succession planning, executive assessment and development, talent retention management, transition consulting for newly appointed executives, and M&A human capital integration consulting. For almost 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 .
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