Lauren Ridge is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles in the Boston office, where she is a key member of the global Technology & Services and Human Resources Officers practices. With over 12 years of experience at the firm, she focuses on recruiting board-level, C-suite, and vice president-level candidates for a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to private equity-backed and high-growth technology companies. Lauren has progressed through several critical roles at Heidrick & Struggles, including Associate, Engagement Manager, and Principal, before being named Partner in 2026. Prior to her career in executive search, she worked in Human Resources at Visible Measures and served as a Country Specialist Associate at Aperian Global. Her earlier professional experience includes a role in customer service and sales at EF Education First. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Northeastern University, where she participated in the Honors Program and was a member of the Women’s Rowing and Club Swim teams. She also completed a semester abroad at the Universidad de Belgrano, focusing on Spanish and Political Science.