Exhibit 23.1 [Logo of ANDERSEN] As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 6, 2001 included in Heidrick & Struggle International, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP - ----------------------- Arthur Andersen LLP February 4, 2002 Chicago, Illinois