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Executive Search

The cost of a mis-hire is rarely just the salary.

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A rushed appointment creates a long recovery.

When the wrong leader enters the system, the impact spreads quickly performance drops, teams disengage, and decision-making slows.

We help you avoid that by defining what “right” looks like, testing for fit and capability, and running a controlled process that gives you certainty before you commit.

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“Strong leadership is not found by chance. It is chosen with control.”

Executive Search

The cost of a mis-hire is rarely just the salary.

External executive hires can fail at surprisingly high rates when the process focuses on CVs rather than outcomes, fit, and context.

That is why we treat search as a governance exercise defining the mandate, de-risking selection, and supporting transition so performance lands.

  • We define the mandate in measurable outcomes, not vague responsibilities.
  • We map the market and approach the right talent discreetly and professionally.
  • We test for capability, fit, and leadership behaviours, not just experience.
  • We help you compare candidates with evidence, not impression.
  • We support onboarding priorities so the hire stabilises quickly and delivers early wins.
  • We keep stakeholders aligned so the process stays decisive and controlled.

Executive Search Services

Choose the appointment support you need.

Senior appointments often fail for predictable reasons unclear mandates, misaligned stakeholders, weak assessment, or rushed decisions.

Select the area below to go straight to the support that fits your need.

Chair

You need a Chair who can govern well, align stakeholders, and set the right tone at board level.

Chair

 

 

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Non-Executive Director (NED)

You need a NED who brings real oversight, challenge, and value without disrupting cohesion.

Non-Executive Director (NED)

 

 

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Skills-Gap Analysis

You need a clear view of missing capability before you build a board or leadership team around assumptions.

Skills-Gap Analysis

 

 

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Succession Planning

You need continuity and readiness so leadership change does not become instability.

Succession Planning

 

 

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C-Suite

You need executive hires built around outcomes, delivery capability, and cultural fit.

C-Suite

 

 

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Interim Executives

You need experienced leadership now, while the permanent solution is appointed properly.

Interim Executives

 

 

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Specialist Advisors

You need niche expertise that strengthens decisions without adding long-term fixed cost.

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Project Based Support

You need targeted leadership capacity for critical programmes with defined deliverables.

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Fractional Leadership

Get senior leadership capability without full-time overhead, so the business can scale safely.

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Chair

Chair appointments that strengthen governance and confidence.

CEO turnover is rising globally, and boards are under increasing scrutiny.

When Chairs are appointed without a clear governance mandate, decision rights blur, board dynamics degrade, and leadership becomes harder to hold to account.

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Non-Executive Director (NED)

NEDs who add value, not noise.

Boards often add NEDs to “tick boxes” rather than close real capability gaps.

The result is a board that looks good on paper but underperforms in oversight, challenge, and strategic decision quality.

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Skills-Gap Analysis

Know what is missing before you hire around assumptions.

Many leadership teams recruit the “best available person” instead of the capability the business actually needs next.

This is one reason transformation and growth efforts so often fall short the organisation lacks the leadership capability to execute at the required pace and complexity.

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Succession Planning

Succession that protects continuity, confidence, and control.

Leadership transitions fail when they are treated as an event, not a process.

Evidence suggests leadership failure rates can be high in the first 18 months, especially when the successor is unclear on mandate and the organisation is not ready to support the transition.

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C-Suite

C-Suite hires engineered for delivery and fit.

Research indicates nearly half of external executive hires are considered failures when role expectations, culture, and onboarding are not designed properly.

Businesses often discover misalignment after the hire, when the cost is highest.

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Interim Executives

Interim leadership when time is the constraint.

Executive hiring often takes months when done properly, and many organisations lose momentum while they wait.

That creates project drift, operational risk, and pressure on the existing leadership team.

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Specialist Advisors

Specialist capability without permanent overhead.

Businesses often add full-time cost to solve a part-time problem, or appoint generalists when the situation demands niche expertise.

The result is slow decisions, avoidable risk, and increased cost base.

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Project Based Support

Project leadership that lands outcomes, not just activity.

Critical programmes fail when ownership is unclear, leadership capacity is stretched, and delivery lacks cadence.

This is a common reason major initiatives miss targets and require expensive rework later.

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Fractional Leadership

Senior leadership, without the full-time cost.

Many businesses need a CFO, CTO, COO or commercial leader, but delay the hire because full-time feels too expensive or too permanent.

The risk is that problems build quietly in the background cash becomes harder to control, decisions slow down, and teams lose direction.

At the same time, rushing a permanent hire can create a different risk.

Studies often show that a large number of external senior hires fail within 18 months when the role is unclear, the fit is wrong, or onboarding is not planned properly.

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Case Studies

We’re often brought in when clarity is needed most during growth, funding, and critical turning points.

That’s why the majority of our clients return, and many introduce us to others.

Work that earns trust, not just attention.

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Struggling to Find the Right Senior Leader?

Most executive searches fail for one simple reason: the role is not defined in outcomes.
So the market sends “impressive” candidates, but not the right one for your business.

When the brief is unclear, shortlists look strong on paper.
Then the hire lands and momentum drops.

A controlled mandate changes everything.
Because clarity attracts the right leadership.

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Worried a New Hire Will Disrupt Your Team?

A senior hire does not just bring skills.
They change culture, decision-making, and pace.

Many businesses hire experience but miss “fit”.
That is when good people leave, confidence drops, and the business feels unstable.

The right executive should strengthen the team from day one.
Not create friction you have to manage for months.

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Need an Interim Executive to Hold the Fort?

When a key leader leaves, waiting months for a permanent hire can create real risk.

Projects drift. Decisions stall. And the workload lands on the people already stretched.

Interim executives can stabilise performance quickly.

But only if the mandate is clear and the handover is planned.

Speed matters.

So does control.

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FAQ

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Executive hiring is high-impact and high-risk.

These are the questions boards, founders, and leadership teams ask before they appoint.

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We support Chair appointments, Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), C-Suite hires, interim executives, succession planning, skills-gap analysis, specialist advisors, and project-based leadership support.

We start by defining the role in outcomes, not job duties.

 

Then we assess candidates against real delivery requirements, leadership style, and fit with your business situation.

Yes.

 

We can run a skills-gap analysis first, so you can see what capability is missing and what role will actually solve the problem.

Yes.

 

A Chair sets board rhythm, governance, and alignment.

 

A NED provides oversight and challenge in a specific area.

 

We help you choose the right appointment based on your risks, priorities, and board maturity.

It is the time you wait before the policy begins paying.


Choosing the right deferred period is one of the biggest drivers of cost and practicality.

 

We help you select a structure that fits your cash reserves and sick pay reality.

Workplace cover can be valuable, but it may be limited, change with employment, or not match your full exposure.


We compare what you have to what you need, so you are not relying on assumptions.

They solve different business risks.


Key Person protects cashflow and continuity if a critical individual is lost, shareholder protection supports ownership stability if a shareholder dies or becomes critically ill, and debt protection helps manage repayments if health or life changes.

The cover is designed to create funding at the moment it is needed, so shares can be handled without panic decisions.


We help align the protection with agreements and intentions, so the plan works cleanly and fairly.

Private medical is designed for treatment access, not every scenario.


Exclusions can include pre-existing conditions and certain chronic situations depending on structure.

 

We explain what is typically included, what is not, and what to expect before you commit.

Before the pressure arrives.


Protection is easiest and often more cost-effective when health is stable and there is time to structure it properly.

 

Waiting typically reduces options and increases friction.

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If you want the right cover in place without guesswork, tell us what you are protecting and keep it simple. A senior advisor will respond promptly and discreetly.

 

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