Bobby Giannini is a Partner in Heidrick & Struggles� Chicago office, where he leads the Building Products & Materials sector for the Americas. He is a key member of the firm�s global Industrial and CEO & Board practices, specializing in C-suite assignments for public, private equity-backed, and privately held companies. Bobby�s transition into executive search followed a distinguished career as an officer in the U. S. Air Force. His military service included roles as a Program Manager in Kabul, Afghanistan�where he oversaw maintenance and safety for the G222 aircraft fleet�and as an Executive Officer managing a $3.4B budget. He also served as an Associate Professor and Recruiting Flight Commander at the University of Texas at Austin. A former Division I football player, Bobby holds a BS from the United States Air Force Academy and a Global MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He is recognized for his disciplined approach to talent acquisition and his expertise in navigating complex industrial supply chains.