Heidrick & Struggles Names Head of Americas Retail Practice

Heidrick & Struggles has announced that Catherine Lepard has assumed the role as head of the Americas Retail Practice.

With more than 20 years of experience working on the front lines with leaders in the retail sector, Catherine focuses on helping her clients create the high performing teams they need to accelerate change and drive performance.

Her work includes partnering with Boards and CEOs to conduct targeted talent benchmarking across industries and geographies. Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles 11 years ago, Lepard was a partner with a major North American boutique firm, where she specialized in the consumer industry, serving clients in the retail, consumer products, hospitality, and leisure sectors.

Lepard's early career experience focused on international merger and acquisition activities at a consulting firm serving Fortune 500 and venture capital-financed companies. She received her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Toronto.