Heidrick & Struggles Appointed New Americas Consulting Leader
The firm promoted partner Adam Howe to oversee its regional consulting division, focusing on organizational and cultural strategy.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in People
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Heidrick & Struggles has named partner Adam Howe as its new regional leader for Heidrick Consulting in the Americas. Howe will manage the firm's consulting division across 20 regional offices, overseeing services in leadership, culture, and corporate transformation.
Why it matters
The appointment positions the firm to unify its strategy for leadership and organizational development across the Americas. As businesses navigate complex corporate restructuring, this leadership change consolidates oversight for high-level consulting services.
The firm oversees 20 offices across the Americas and was founded in 1953. Howe brings over 20 years of management consulting experience to the role, following his tenure leading a boutique consultancy for 5 years.
The players
Adam Howe
A partner at Heidrick & Struggles with over 20 years of consulting experience who previously ran a boutique firm.
Heidrick & Struggles
A Chicago-headquartered executive search and consulting firm that has operated since 1953.
The details
Howe, who joined the firm in 2018, will now direct the consulting division focused on organizational transformation. He previously built his expertise leading digital transformation services and running his own boutique consultancy. The role requires coordinating service delivery across the firm's diverse regional footprint in the Americas.
Timeline
Heidrick & Struggles was founded in 1953.
Adam Howe joined the firm in 2018.
The appointment was finalized by October 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition occurs as the firm continues to evolve its service model from its origins at the 1953 founding of Heidrick & Struggles. The appointment signals a continued focus on integrating digital transformation expertise into the firm's broader consulting operations.
Operators should watch for shifts in the firm's consulting service offerings as they align under new regional leadership. Businesses evaluating executive development or culture consulting should assess whether this new leadership structure changes the firm's approach to local market engagements.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at major consultancies often signal a shift in the menu of services available to middle-market clients. Operators should track how the firm’s digital transformation and culture advisory services evolve under Howe’s tenure to determine if their internal needs align with the new focus.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
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