Global executive search and consulting firm, Heidrick & Struggles, has announced it is integrating The Culture Institute and CEO Karl Treacher into its APAC practice with Treacher appointed Lead Culture Partner, APAC.

Treacher also established The Brand Institute in 2003, conducting major secondments for the likes of NAB where he was Executive Director, Consumer Strategy & Experience and Advisor to NAB's CEO. He has completed similar projects for REA Group, Coles, Bupa Global and Macqaurie Bank.

Treacher brings over 25 years of experience in workplace culture, corporate reputation, and experience design.

Treacher is known for founding Australia’s Workplace Culture Conference, CultureCon™, and authoring The Australian Workplace Culture Guidelines. He has developed diagnostic tools for corporate workplaces, including Panorama (Culture Health and Culture Style Index), RepHealth™ (Enterprise Reputation Analysis), and CultureAI™ (AI Cultural Readiness Assessment).

"After more than 23 years running my businesses as an independent, I am very excited to announce a new chapter for The Culture Institute of Australia and my team," Treacher said.

"This month we become part of leading global executive search and consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles and I take on a new role as Lead Culture Partner, Asia Pacific. After many months investigating capabilty and culture-fit I am thrilled to be joining forces with such a well-regarded, strategically aligned firm steeped in board and executive expertise.

"The Culture Institute of Australia and Heidrick & Struggles share many clients and internationally Heidrick & Struggles works with over 70% of Fortune 1000 companies. In Australia, Heidrick & Struggles is considered the premier provider of executive search and senior consulting services and aligns behind the purpose of 'Helping our clients create a World Better Led’....the next chapter begins now..."