Liz Hayes is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles in Chicago, where she operates within the firm's Global Technology & Services and Private Equity practices. Since joining the firm in 2016, she has progressed through several leadership roles, including Principal and Engagement Manager, specializing in high-stakes executive search for growth-oriented organizations. Her professional background includes over five years at DHR International, where she held diverse international roles, including Director of Talent Acquisition for the Asia-Pacific region based in Hong Kong, and Director of Global Internship Programs and Knowledge Management. Liz began her career as an Associate in the Washington D. C. area. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a consistent Dean’s List honoree.