BusinessWeek -- While some companies avoid making big changes during recessions, L. Kevin Kelly, the CEO of executive search giant Heidrick & Struggles, sees the downturn as an opportunity to restructure his business and position it for growth when the economy rebounds. Over the next five years, Heidrick & Struggles will change its strategy dramatically. While executive search is currently more than 95% of Heidrick’s business, search will shrink to 50%. Leadership advisory services will expand to roughly 40%, and developing new technology tools for consultants and clients will become the remaining 10%.
