Brian J. Glade, SPHR, GPHR is the Managing Director of Global Strategy and the Americas at the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). In this role, he is responsible for membership in North, Central, and South America, as well as serving as Secretary to the AESC Board of Directors.

Prior to joining AESC in May 2011, Brian led global member programs for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Brian was responsible for educating the Society’s constituents on global human resource management issues; providing guidance in the globalization of SHRM members, products, and services; and representing the Society and the profession abroad. Brian established the SHRM offices in Beijing, PRC, and Mumbai, India. 

Prior to joining SHRM in 1997, Brian worked at Texaco, Inc., corporate headquarters in New York for five years in a variety of positions. As International Human Resources Advisor he was responsible for developing a global approach to Texaco’s human resource policies. As Coordinator for Total Quality Management (TQM) in an operating division, Brian had oversight for developing and delivering TQM and reengineering activities. He also served as a Project Developer responsible for introducing a Texaco-licensed clean energy technology in European markets. 

Previously, Brian worked at the United States Council for International Business, a policy association in New York City representing 300 U.S. companies before international organizations. As Vice President for International Labor Affairs, he served as U.S. Employer Delegate to the International Labor Organization (ILO) where he negotiated labor standards with trade unions and governments. Brian testified before the US Congress on international labor standards. He was also active in shaping social affairs policy before the European Commission in Brussels and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Brian acquired certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) from the HR Certification Institute. 

Brian earned his M.A. in International Affairs from the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University. As part of that program, he studied in Bologna, Italy for one year. His B.A. in Government is from the University of Notre Dame. Brian’s language training includes French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Latin. 

Brian is a frequent speaker at HR management conferences around the world.

Amy Goldfinger joined Heidrick & Struggles in 2006 and is a Partner in the Global Human Resources Advisory Practice.  Amy focuses on senior level searches across industry including Chief Human Resources Officers, Heads of Talent Management, Heads of Organizational Development, Chief Learning Officers, Heads of Rewards, Heads of Recruiting and their direct reports.

Amy also executes mandates for senior infrastructure positions, financial officers, private equity investment professionals, and investment bankers and their direct reports.  She manages the North American HR efforts for the Global Financial Services Practice.

In addition to her search portfolio, Amy advises clients in the areas of HR transformation, talent management program strategy and execution, and onboarding.

Prior to joining the Firm, Amy was a Product Director at Dun & Bradstreet, managing a portfolio of risk management products and services.  Earlier, Amy spent six years at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she specialized in the design and implementation of leadership development programs and competency-based human capital systems, including selection and recruitment, and post-merger integrations for both public and private organizations. 

Amy earned her MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Psychology with a minor in Business from the University of Rochester.  She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources Management and has a certificate in executive coaching.

Jessica Collison is currently the Strategic Planning Director at SHRM. She has held roles in survey research, competitive intelligence, product development and market research. Jessica is a leader, organizer, planner, connector, change maker, strategist, introvert, mentor, intern wrangler, backyard farmer, dog lover, sailor, analyzer, researcher, facilitator, and a native Floridian currently residing in Alexandria, Virginia. She has a BA in Spanish from FIU and a graduate certificate in survey design and analysis from GWU.