Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has opened an office in Perth, Western Australia.

The office will cover Australia's industrial sector, with a special focus on energy, natural resources, mining and infrastructure.

Heidrick & Struggles established operations in Australia in 1989. It has offices in Sydney and Melbourne.

Debbie Cozart, a former consultant for the company, will lead its Perth office as partner-in-charge. Colin Simpson and Beau Yorke also join as partner and principal respectively.

All three most previously worked for CTPartners.