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      • Interim and Fixed Term Assignments
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    About us

    Shaping leadership through genuine partnership and proven expertise. We connect ambitious businesses with the leaders who drive meaningful change.

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      We place genuine care for the people and businesses we work with at our core

      We thrive on becoming your true talent partner - an extension of your business responsible for sourcing the leadership you need to steer your growth and transformation.

      As trusted experts in global leadership recruitment, we specialise in appointing exceptional candidates at functional and business leadership levels across the UK, Europe, and North America.

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      A transparent approach

      We reject outdated practices like rigid fees, hidden costs, and subpar service. Instead, we offer a transparent, consultative approach led by market specialists with deep expertise. When you partner with us, the professionals who pitch your brief are the same experts driving your search to success.

      Our track record speaks for itself. From owner-managed and VC- or PE-backed businesses to multinational corporations, we’ve delivered transformative results at Board and Functional Leadership levels.

      Whether you're replacing proven talent or driving ambitious change, we bring the knowledge, insights, and networks to find leaders who fit your vision. Diversity of thought and bold leadership aren’t just buzzwords, they’re what we deliver.

    Our Values

    • Genuine

      We know that long-term relationships are the foundation of success. Trusted for our unwavering integrity, and our honest and transparent communications; our authenticity helps us to create meaningful and lasting connections that serve you throughout your career.

    • Brave

      Our genuine and relatable approach empowers us to challenge the status quo, rethink traditional search processes, and question your business’s brief. We’ve embedded equity, diversity and inclusion into our business since 2018; shaping every process and mandate we undertake - without waiting to be asked.

    • Collaborative

      We know we’re not that ‘big name’ on a search mandate. And we’re comfortable with that. Because we work in genuine partnership with our customers, spending time with them outside of searches, understanding their aspirations and challenges. For us - every search is an opportunity to create a lasting impact - not a one-off transaction.

    • Experts

      Our partners are recognised leaders in their verticals, building deep networks and trusted relationships every day. This expertise enables us to deliver the best-matched shortlists for your brief, while providing strategic insights and guidance that add value beyond our mandate.

    Meet the Team

    Paul Bendelow

    Paul Bendelow

    Partner

    Andy Young

    Andy Young

    Partner

    Michael Thomas

    Michael Thomas

    Partner

    Rachel O’Sullivan

    Rachel O’Sullivan

    Partner

    Céline Siragna

    Céline Siragna

    Head of Research

    Selena Charles

    Selena Charles

    Group Finance and Board Director

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    We’re Employee Owned and Proud of It.

    ​We are proud to be part of a structure that champions shared success, long-term thinking and human connection. For our clients and candidates, that ownership model makes all the difference

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