WHAT IS RETAINED EXECUTIVE SEARCH?
A focused approach to critical leadership hires.
Retained executive search is a structured, exclusive hiring process used to secure senior leadership talent. Unlike contingent recruitment, it focuses on targeted market mapping, proactive outreach, and a defined shortlist of high-quality candidates.
OUR APPROACH
How we deliver successful leadership hires
Market Intelligence First
We immerse ourselves in your business, challenges and market to build a targeted search strategy.
1
Targeted search & outreach
We immerse ourselves in your business, challenges and market to build a targeted search strategy.
2
Structured assesment
We evaluate candidates rigorously for leadership impact, cultural fit and long-term success.
3
Shortlist & delivery
We present a curated shortlist and support the entire process through to successful appointment.
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WHY RETAINED SEARCH WORKS
Better leaders.
Better outcomes.
Access to
off-market talent
We reach exceptional leaders you won't find through job ads.
Higher quality shortlist
Rigorous assessment ensures you meet only the right candidates.
Faster decision making
We streamline the process so you can hire with confidence.
Reduced
hiring risk
The right leadership reduces chum and drives long-term value.
LEADERSHIP ROLES WE PLACE

CTO
Executive Search

CPO
Executive Search

CRO/GTM
Executive Search

VP Engineering
Executive Search
RECENT SUCCESS
Scaling a SaaS business with the right CTO
We helped a PE-backed SaaS business build its leadership team with a CTO who scaled the platform and accelerated product delivery.
VIEW CASE STUDY
6
weeks
Time to hire
3
x
Increase in engineering team productivity
£2.4m
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Platform cost savings identified
