Heidrick & Struggles CFO Receives Top Honor

Heidrick & Struggles has announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard W. Pehlke has been named 2015 CFO of the Year among mid-size public companies by the Chicago chapter of Financial Executives International.

This award goes to senior financial leaders who have made outstanding contributions to a business or non-profit in Chicago with quality, insight and direction.

"Rich has extraordinary credibility with investors, analysts, employees and clients. He brings a strategic enterprise view of our business and serves as trusted advisor to our executive team and Board. Rich is truly worthy of being named CFO of the Year," said Tracy R. Wolstencroft, Heidrick & Struggles' President and Chief Executive Officer.

Pehlke has served as CFO of Heidrick & Struggles since August 2011.