Emma Burns

Emma Burns is an experienced Engagement Manager in the Financial Services Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, where responsibilities include enhancing leadership teams through executive search and consulting services. Previously, Burns served as General Manager at Hourigan International, leading senior client briefs and optimizing operational processes for executive search and succession planning. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Consultant and Researcher at Odgers Berndtson, focusing on high-quality searches in Financial Services and Technology, as well as various assistant and advisory positions at RedBalloon, Swissport, Web International English, LCC Asia Pacific, and Brightside Co. Emma Burns holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Technology Sydney, along with numerous qualifications in business management and TESOL.