Karen Fifer joins Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles International has announced the appointment of Karen Fifer to lead the Global Consumer Markets Practice, where she will also serve on the firm's operating committee. She is based in Hong Kong.

With close-to three decades of expertise in executive search, Fifer is an accomplished consultant who specializes in C-suite searches within the retail & luxury, and consumer packaged goods sectors. During her career, she has also worked with clients in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Over the past seven years, Fifer has led the Global Retail Practice and served as Regional Managing Partner of the Consumer Markets Practice in Asia-Pacific.

Jory J. Marino, Interim CEO, Heidrick & Struggles, said, Since joining the firm in 2005, Karen has distinguished herself as a driven and truly international consumer expert. Our clients depend on her counsel and find great value in her industry insight and candour. Asia is fast becoming the epicenter for consumer markets and Karen is a natural fit to lead our Global Consumer Practice globally.

In addition, Fifer has significant experience conducting cross-border searches for local, regional and multinational corporations as the quest for the best talent intensifies. Fifer is also Co-Chair of the Women Corporate Directors in Hong Kong and spearheads efforts in the broader Asia- Pacific region.