**The big picture:** Amy Heintz has joined Heidrick & Struggles as a Partner in their global Technology & Services Practice, focusing on executive search for enterprise software, AI, and cloud platforms. **Why it matters:** Her expertise in building leadership teams and succession strategies for Fortune 500 and high-growth tech companies addresses critical talent needs in rapidly evolving sectors. **Between the lines:** - Heintz previously led executive search for Google Cloud, focusing on go-to-market executives. - She established Google's executive succession planning framework, developing hundreds of plans. - Her experience spans commercial leadership and organizational change consulting. **Staffing & HR impact:** This move highlights the intense competition for top executive search talent specializing in high-demand tech sectors like AI and cloud. Staffing firms are strategically hiring experts to meet client demand for leadership in these areas. **The bottom line:** The demand for specialized executive talent in technology, particularly AI, continues to drive strategic hires within the executive search industry.