Position
Principal
Company
Heidrick & Struggles
Description
Heidrick & Struggles added a principal to its Executive Search business in Europe in December 2023. Charlie Clifton joined the London office as a principal in the Financial Services Practice, advising clients across the region on executive search, leadership, and business and strategy development.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months