Client service

C-Suite Search

Appointments that set the direction of the organisation and are visible to every stakeholder.

All services

C-suite searches are run to a board timetable and a board standard of evidence. We work with chairs, CEOs, investors and nomination committees to define what the next phase of the business actually requires — then test candidates against it.

Where the appointment is a succession, we calibrate internal candidates alongside the external market so the board can make a defensible decision either way.

What the engagement covers

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Technology / Information Officer
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Chief Marketing / Commercial Officer
  • General Counsel and Company Secretary

Methodology

Every mandate follows our twelve-stage process, from mandate definition to a formal review six months after appointment.

Mandate DefinitionLeadership ProfileMarket MappingTarget IdentificationExecutive ApproachAssessment & CalibrationShortlist PresentationClient InterviewsReferences & Due DiligenceOffer & NegotiationAppointmentTransition & Onboarding
See the full search process