Ira Isaacson, M.D., Joins Heidrick & Struggles' Global Life Sciences Practice

CHICAGO, January 11 - Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), the world's
premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced that
Ira J. Isaacson, M.D., has joined the firm's Global Life Sciences practice as
a Partner. He will be based in the firm's Atlanta office.

"Ira is a tremendous addition for us at Heidrick & Struggles. We're
delighted to welcome him to the firm, particularly given the opportunities
across our Global Life Sciences practice as we deliver CEO-level assignments
and consulting engagements to our clients worldwide," said Charles Moore,
Global Practice Managing Partner of the firm's Life Sciences practice.

Mr. Isaacson practiced medicine from 1980 to 1994 and advanced to
professor of anesthesiology at the Emory University School of Medicine in
Atlanta. From 1994 to 1996, he served as the associate director and chief
operating officer of The Emory Clinic, responsible for general operations,
strategic planning, and practice management for 2,800 employees, including
800 physicians.

A graduate of The Chicago Medical School, Mr. Isaacson undertook
residency at Northwestern University and his fellowship at the Harvard
Medical School. He received an M.B.A. from the Goizueta Business School at
Emory University.

In his academic career, Mr. Isaacson has authored numerous papers and
book chapters and has lectured internationally on a wide variety of clinical
and healthcare management subjects.

Mr. Isaacson's executive search and leadership consulting experience
spans 13 years and includes work on behalf of physician/scientist leadership
groups in academic healthcare, research institutions, and the
biopharmaceutical industry.

Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Mr. Isaacson was a partner with
Spencer Stuart, where he served as a core member of the global life sciences
practice.

If you would like to speak with Ira Isaacson, M.D., please contact Davia
Temin or Suzanne Oaks of Temin and Company at +1-212-588-8788 or
news@teminandco.com.

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world's premier provider
of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services,
including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A
effectiveness. For more than 50 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
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Davia Temin or Suzanne Oaks of Temin and Company, +1-212-588-8788, news at teminandco.com, for Heidrick & Struggles