Sydney Hoeft is a Partner in the Consumer Markets Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, based in Washington, D. C. She has nearly nine years of experience with the firm, progressing through several key roles from Analyst to Partner. Sydney specializes in helping global consumer companies attract and retain top-tier executive talent. Her expertise is bolstered by a strategic secondment at L Catterton, a leading consumer-focused private equity firm, where she worked within the Talent and Portfolio Operations group. This experience provided her with unique insights into the talent needs of private equity-backed consumer brands. Sydney began her career in professional development and search internships before joining Heidrick & Struggles full-time in 2017. She is an alumna of Georgetown University, where she studied Classics.