Sandra Pinnavaia, Global Head, On-Demand Talent Strategy & Innovation at Heidrick & Struggles

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Sandra Pinnavaia, Global Head of On-Demand Talent Strategy & Innovation at Heidrick & Struggles, brings more than 25 years of experience as a business leader, management consultant, and trusted advisor. From her early days in biochemistry and McKinsey to building a freelance consulting practice before the “gig economy” even had a name, Sandra has been at the forefront of how companies access and deploy top talent.

In this episode, she explains why demand for interim executives has surged more than 300% since 2020, how “leadership liquidity” helps organizations stay agile in uncertain times, and what leadership assurance means for boards, CFOs, and HR leaders. Sandra also shares why projectizing AI and transformation work is reshaping strategy, and why compensation and culture must evolve to keep pace with today’s flexible, high-impact workforce.

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00:00 From Science to Consulting: A Unique Journey

06:04 The Evolution of Independent Consulting

11:47 Understanding Leadership Liquidity

17:54 The Growing Demand for Interim Executives

23:45 Navigating the Future of Work

29:51 The Intersection of Full-Time and Flexible Talent

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Sandra Pinnavaia, Global Head, On-Demand Talent Strategy & Innovation at Heidrick & Struggles