Richard Guest Appointed as Regional Leader, Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Heidrick & Struggles

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2025 – Richard Guest has been appointed as the Regional Leader for Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Heidrick & Struggles, where he will lead the firm’s operations across thirteen offices in the region, driving strategic leadership consulting and executive search initiatives.

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Richard Guest has been with Heidrick & Struggles for approximately thirteen years, most recently serving as the Regional Managing Partner, Global Technology & Services Practice, Asia-Pacific & Middle East for nearly two years, where he spearheaded leadership consulting and C-suite search mandates for technology, telecom, and professional services clients. Before this, he served as Partner, Global Sector Leader – Mobile & Communications, focusing on executive search and leadership advisory for telecom operators, infrastructure firms, and satellite companies.

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Previously, Richard served as Partner in Charge – Middle East & North Africa, where he led executive search assignments, CEO succession planning, and board effectiveness consulting for major corporations in the region. His earlier roles at Heidrick & Struggles also include Partner, Technology & Services Practice and Principal, where he focused on board and executive leadership development.

About Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles is a global executive search and leadership consulting firm, specializing in succession planning, board effectiveness, and corporate culture transformation. Founded over 60 years ago, the company works with leading global organizations, including over 70% of Fortune 1000 companies, to identify top leadership talent and build inclusive, high-performing teams. Heidrick & Struggles operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East with a focus on data-driven talent strategies.