Maya Pretsfelder is a Principal in the Global Technology Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, currently based in the Tel Aviv District. With over seven years of dedicated experience at the firm, she has progressed through key leadership roles, including Engagement Manager and Senior Associate, while working across major hubs like New York City and Israel. Maya specializes in identifying high-impact leadership for the technology and services sectors, with a particular focus on strategic growth markets. Her career at Heidrick & Struggles began as an Analyst in the New York Metropolitan Area, where she honed her skills in data-driven talent assessment and executive sourcing. Maya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Psychology from Brandeis University, where she was highly active as a Teaching Assistant and held multiple leadership positions within the Student Union, TAMID Group, and Chabad at Brandeis. She also enriched her academic background through a semester exchange at The University of Sydney Business School and is an alumna of SAR High School.