Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) has announced the appointment of Vijaya Kaza and Timothy Carter to its Board of Directors as independent directors, effective immediately. The company also disclosed that long-serving board member Lyle Logan will depart, effective September 26, resulting in a board consisting of nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
Vijaya Kaza, currently serving as Chief Security Officer & Vice President, Engineering—Trust and Safety at Airbnb, Inc., brings over two decades of experience in the technology sector and has been instrumental in driving digital transformation and product development in high-growth technology companies. Her technical expertise and leadership in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and SaaS/Cloud security are expected to provide significant value to Heidrick & Struggles amid the evolving leadership landscape.
Timothy Carter, the former Chief Financial Officer of Piper Sandler Companies, played a pivotal role in steering the firm through a period of value creation through strategic growth initiatives and major acquisitions. With over 30 years of financial leadership experience, Carter has demonstrated strong capabilities in capital deployment, corporate governance, and business unit autonomy, which are expected to contribute invaluable insights into governance and strategic growth across multiple industries.
The company's CEO, Tom Monahan, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointments, stating that Vijaya's executive experience overseeing digital products, consumer experience, and cybersecurity, combined with Tim's record of value creation in complex advisory businesses, will greatly enhance the board's capabilities and value in the marketplace as Heidrick & Struggles continues to innovate and grow across diverse industries.
Vijaya Kaza expressed excitement about joining Heidrick & Struggles’ Board of Directors and looks forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and innovation. Timothy Carter, having worked closely with Heidrick & Struggles in the past, expressed his honor in joining the Board at this pivotal time and contributing to the company’s ongoing success.
Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world’s top organizations. The company provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help clients change the world, one leadership team at a time. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -0.5% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $37.84. For the full picture, make sure to review Heidrick & Struggles International's 8-K report.
