Executive & retained search

Pioneers meet pioneers

For the businesses thinking big to the startups seeing new futures, we work closely with boards of directors, key investors, and leadership, to deeply understand your goals and objectives. Our search services elevate your team and drive your mission forward:

Executive search: dedicated to securing transformative C-suite and leadership talent pivotal to your success.

Retained search: for strategic mid-management, niche or confidential hires, ensuring discretion and precision.

Executive & retained search methodology

  • Stakeholder briefing

    We will conduct a thorough analysis of the job and your requirements. This will include an understanding of the key soft skills and cultural fit.

  • Advice and feedback

    Drawing on our market expertise we will give feedback on your expectations including any potential challenges as well as opportunities.

  • Confirm profile, vision and approach

    After understanding the key requirements, we will confirm the appropriate methodology and pitch to candidates to gain interest and commitment.

  • Market mapping and networking

    We will conduct a thorough market map of key competitors and relevant organisations. We will engage these individuals in discrete conversations to establish interest.

  • Review and shortlist

    We will present you a shortlist of vetted and prescreened talent against your criteria.

  • Process management

    We will support you in managing the interview process and ensure prompt feedback at every step.

  • Decision and offer management

    We will assist you to make informed decisions for these critical hires, and support the offer process with relevant market data.

  • Post placement aftercare

    We will support the onboarding and longer term success of the placement by maintaining regular contact with you and the successful candidate.

Benefits of executive & retained search

Our executive and retained search services offer a number of benefits over a traditional contingent search. Not least is the ability to act as your brand ambassador, promoting the role and organisation in a precise and controlled manner. This is particularly important for strategic and confidential hires.


Our process includes tailor made behavioural and competency questions related to the position and recommendations on a strategic attraction and sourcing approach to market. On request, we can provide psychometric testing services to complement the process.

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