Richard Sumner

Richard Sumner is a Regional Managing Partner for Europe and Africa in the Global Consumer Markets sector at Heidrick & Struggles, with over 15 years of experience in leadership consulting. Operating from the London office, Richard specializes in executive recruitment at general management, C-Suite, and Board levels for clients in the consumer and sports industries across Europe and the UK. Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles in June 2018, Richard held positions at Korn Ferry, Whitehead Mann, Futurestep UK, and Mellor Watts International, showcasing a robust career in talent acquisition and consulting. Richard earned a BA Hons in European History and French from the University of East Anglia and studied at Université Paris-Sorbonne.