Tanu Mehta is an Engagement Manager in the Education and Social Impact Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, based in Melbourne. With over 15 years of experience in executive search, she leads the firm’s research efforts in Australia while maintaining a heavy focus on candidate and client engagement. Tanu specializes in navigating mission-led and highly regulated environments, providing boards and senior stakeholders with data-driven insights into leadership capability and emerging talent trends. Her career at Heidrick & Struggles spans over 12 years, during which she has progressed from a Research Analyst in the Knowledge Management Centre to her current leadership role. Prior to her long tenure with the firm, she served as the Head of Research for Citak - Modern Headhunters. Tanu holds an MBA in Human Resources from Rai University and a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship & Small Business from Delhi University.