The appointments that change possibilities.

Retained executive search from Director and AVP-level to C-Suite, across five core sectors, led end to end by a principal or partner.

We spend disproportionate effort at the front of every engagement, because that is where the quality of everything downstream is decided.

Executive search

Most searches fail at the in-take brief, not the shortlist

The most critical phase of executive search is defining exactly what success looks like in the role. We invest heavily in understanding your organization’s strategy, leadership context, and future requirements before a search begins.

Levels We Place

Direcor/AVP through to C-Suite

Director and AVP-level

Director, AVP and Senior Director roles carry genuine leadership accountability, functional ownership, budget accountability and team leadership responsibility.

Vice President and SVP

Vice President and Senior Vice President roles with full functional or business unit ownership, and a seat at the senior leadership table.

Managing Director

Managing Director appointments carrying market-facing accountability and/or P&L responsibility, and significant organizational influence.

Partner

Partner and equity partner appointments in professional services, private capital and advisory organizations.

C-Suite

CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CROs, CIOs, CHROs, CMOs, CTOs and other senior executives with significant leadership experience.

Functional breadth

Finance, operations, commercial, technology, human resources, risk and compliance, and general management across all five core sectors.

Our Process

From Briefing through to Offer

We begin by understanding the business context, leadership requirements, and capability gaps for the role. We then guide you through candidate selection and onboarding, and remain engaged beyond the placement to ensure the candidate delivers lasting value.

Stage 01

Mandate briefing

We invest the time required to understand the role, the organization, the team it sits within, and the specific capability gap being filled.

Stage 02

Capability mapping

We identify the specific capabilities that will predict success in this role. This becomes the assessment rubric applied to every candidate.

Stage 03

Market research

We build the appropriate candidate universe, identifying leaders who have demonstrated the relevant capabilities of the role.

Stage 04

Outreach

We approach candidates as an extension of your organization, representing your opportunity and your employer brand with care. Confidentiality is maintained throughout.

Stage 05

Assessment

Every candidate is assessed against the capabilities established in stage two, and against the needs of your organization and the key stakeholders consulted.

Stage 06

Shortlist presentation

You receive a shortlist with a written assessment against each capability, not just a stack of resumes.

Stage 07

Client interveiws

We prepare both sides. Candidates are briefed properly about the role. You receive an interview guide structured around their capabilities.

Stage 08

References & checks

We speak to people who have seen the candidate under pressure and conduct structured reference conversations designed to surface judgment and working style.

Stage 09

Offer, close & follow-through

We manage the offer process on both sides and stay engaged well beyond the offer acceptance. We also check in throughout the first year.

How a retained mandate works

Engagement

A portion of the fee is payable at the start of the mandate. This funds the diagnostic phase, capability mapping and the research phase of the search. This upfront work determines the quality of everything downstream.

Shortlist

A further portion is payable on presentation of shortlist.

Offer acceptance

The remainder is payable upon acceptance of offer.

Guarantee

Twelve-month replacement guarantee included in every retained mandate.

Fees

Fees are quoted on a per-mandate basis and depend on scope, seniority and complexity. We will always be transparent about the structure before you commit.

Our twelve month guarantee.

Our guarantee runs from the start date.

We back every retained search with a full twelve-month replacement guarantee. If a placement fails within the first year, we will conduct a replacement search at no additional professional fee. Our confidence comes from our unique approach which is designed to deliver lasting leadership outcomes.