Heidrick & Struggles International has announced appointment of Tracy R. Wolstencroft as President and Chief Executive Officer. He has also joined the Heidrick & Struggles Board of Directors. Jory Marino, who has been serving as Interim CEO, will continue with the firm in a leadership role.
During his career, he has led a wide range of businesses in the United States and abroad, including Investment Banking Services, Environmental Markets, Latin America, Public Sector and Infrastructure Banking, and Fixed Income Capital Markets. While living in Asia from 1998 to 2002, Wolstencroft was President of GS Singapore, co-head of investment banking in Japan, head of Asia financial institutions, and a leader of the firm's strategy in China.
Wolstencroft said, "My focus will be on sharpening our strategy, energizing the team, fostering collaboration and teamwork, and building on our talent while increasing efficiency. We will drive innovation across the organization to ensure our global client base receives the unparalleled expertise and service it needs to help build winning leadership teams. At the same time, we will be focussed on leveraging an iconic brand to deliver significant long-term value to shareholders."
He currently serves on the Boards of the Brookings Institution, the National Geographic Society, and the International Rescue Committee.
In 2010, he retired from the firm, becoming an Advisory Director and Chairman of the Clean Technology and Renewables business.
