Executive Search & Leadership Placement
Overview
Our executive search service delivers exceptional leadership talent for C-suite, senior, and board-level roles. We combine deep market knowledge, rigorous vetting, and governance-aware processes to ensure every placement strengthens your organisation.
Whether you're hiring a CEO to scale your business, a CFO to prepare for investment, or a CTO to lead product development, we provide precision matching, confidential processes, and long-term placement success.
Outcomes You Can Expect
- High-calibre C-suite and board-level appointments
- Pre-vetted shortlists of exceptional candidates
- Confidential, discreet candidate approach
- Reduced time-to-hire with maintained quality
- Long-term placement success and retention
What's Included
- Stakeholder discovery and role definition
- Market mapping and candidate identification
- Confidential candidate approach and assessment
- Shortlist curation (3-5 candidates)
- Interview coordination and calibration support
- Reference and background verification
- Offer negotiation and acceptance management
- Onboarding and post-placement support
Who This Is For
- Organisations hiring C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, etc.)
- Boards seeking non-executive directors or advisors
- Companies replacing or adding senior leadership
- Investor-backed firms requiring investment-grade hires
- Growth-stage businesses scaling leadership teams
How It Works
- Discovery: We meet with stakeholders to understand your organisation, culture, and the leadership profile required.
- Market Mapping: We identify and discreetly approach high-calibre candidates through research and networks.
- Assessment: We conduct in-depth interviews and assess candidates against your criteria.
- Shortlist: We present 3-5 pre-vetted candidates with detailed profiles and recommendations.
- Selection: We support interview planning, stakeholder alignment, and the selection process.
- Offer & Onboarding: We manage offer negotiation, acceptance, and provide onboarding support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between retained and contingent search?
Retained search involves exclusivity and upfront fees, providing dedicated resources and guaranteed delivery. Contingent search is non-exclusive and fee-on-success. We recommend retained for C-suite and board-level roles.
How long does executive search take?
Typically 8-12 weeks from briefing to offer acceptance. Timelines vary based on role complexity, market conditions, and candidate availability.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct rigorous interviews, assess cultural fit, verify credentials, perform reference checks, and only present candidates who meet our quality threshold.
What if we are not happy with the shortlist?
We work iteratively. If the initial shortlist does not meet expectations, we refine our understanding and present additional candidates until you are satisfied.