Jane Schroeder is a Partner in the Human Capital Advisory practice at Heidrick & Struggles, based in London. A Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Jane is a preeminent expert in the intersection of human behavior and corporate performance. With over 20 years of experience as both a senior consultant and a high-level corporate HR leader, she advises boards and CEOs on the design and implementation of business-driven leadership solutions. Her work is characterized by a deep psychological rigor, ensuring that executive teams are not only technically competent but also culturally and strategically aligned for long-term growth. Jane’s expertise is anchored in her significant tenure at the global energy giant ENGIE, where she served as the Global Talent & Leadership Director. Managing a workforce of approximately 150,000 employees with €60 billion in revenue, Jane was the architect of the global talent strategy that supported ENGIE’s massive transformation toward decarbonization. Her ability to define capability pools and manage high-potential programs on a global scale provides her with a rare "insider" perspective on how talent drives multi-billion dollar business transformations. Before her leadership roles in the energy sector, Jane honed her skills in the technical foundations of her craft. As a consultant at ASE, she facilitated over 50 British Psychological Society (BPS) verified psychometric accreditation programs (Level A and B) and contributed to the validation of assessment tools. This scientific background—reinforced by a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of St Andrews and an MSc in Occupational Psychology from the University of Nottingham—allows her to offer data-backed, evidence-based insights that go far beyond traditional recruitment metrics. Since joining Heidrick & Struggles in 2018, Jane has led complex, international assignments across six continents. She is a trusted partner for organizations undergoing significant culture shifts or leadership transitions, specializing in CEO succession and the identification of strategic capability needs. By combining her commercial focus with the specialized lens of occupational psychology, Jane helps the world’s most complex organizations build resilient, high-performing leadership pipelines. Key Strategic Pillars Transformation Architect: Proven track record of aligning talent strategies with radical business pivots, specifically in the global energy transition. Psychological Rigor: Uses advanced psychometrics and occupational psychology to provide objective, high-stakes leadership assessments for selection and development. Global Scale Expert: Extensive experience managing talent ecosystems for organizations with tens of thousands of employees across diverse geographic markets. Succession Strategist: Specialist in identifying and developing the next generation of C-suite leaders through targeted coaching and career councils. Firm Profile (Heidrick & Struggles) Global Leadership Advisory: A premier global provider of executive search, culture shaping, and leadership advisory services. Human Capital Innovation: Focused on the "Head, Heart, and Hands" approach to leadership, ensuring executives have the mindset and skills to thrive in volatile markets. Data-Driven Insights: Leverages proprietary tools and a vast global database to provide boards with actionable intelligence on talent trends and executive benchmarking.