Episode 251 with Sunny Ackerman (Global Managing Partner, On-Demand Talent, Heidrick & Struggles)

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"In a global role, you have to be intentional with your energy. You can’t be everywhere, but you can always be present" – Sunny Ackerman, Global Managing Partner, On-Demand Talent, at Heidrick & Struggles.

In this episode of Behind the C, host Franz Kubbillum talks with Sunny Ackerman, Global Head of On-Demand Talent at Heidrick & Struggles. From growing up on a ranch in Texas to leading global teams, Sunny`s journey highlights the power of reinvention, curiosity, and staying connected to what matters. With several years of experience across executive search, interim management, and talent strategy, Sunny shares insights into the future of work, the impact of AI recruitment, the increasing strategic relevance of the CHRO role, and how personal relationships are central to leadership and client success to maintain energy and presence across time zones.

This conversation is more than about leadership: it's about purpose, adaptability, and what makes a career truly meaningful.

She also answers the following questions:

• What does the future of on-demand talent look like globally?
• How is AI influencing executive recruitment and talent strategies?
• Why are personal relationships still essential in a tech-enabled talent industry?
• How can leaders sustain energy and presence while managing global responsibilities?

Topics:

• On-demand talent and executive search
• Leadership and global time Management
• AI and transformation of human capital strategy

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