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title: "Heidrick & Struggles Strengthens Board with Appointment of AI and Talent Leaders Aseem Datar and Leanne Wood"
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description: "Heidrick & Struggles appointed Aseem Datar, former Microsoft Corporate Vice President for AI Platform and Quantum, and Leanne Wood, former CEO, to its board on June 22, 2026. These appointments aim to strengthen the firm's strategic expertise in AI and talent leadership to support future growth."
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# Heidrick & Struggles Strengthens Board with Appointment of AI and Talent Leaders Aseem Datar and Leanne Wood

Heidrick & Struggles revealed the latest appointments on June 22, 2026, in Chicago to bolster their strategic expertise for the company's growth. Aseem Datar from Microsoft, where he held the position of Corporate Vice President for AI Platform and Quantum, has been appointed. In addition, Leanne Wood, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer at another organization, has also joined the team. These appointments signify a step forward for Heidrick & Struggles in bringing in top talent, with Datar's experience at Microsoft and Wood's proven leadership background contributing to the firm’s future success.

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