Executive Search

Tailored Executive Search Solutions

Identifying, attracting, and securing high-performing executives requires a bespoke approach. With over 20 years of experience, we use deep market knowledge, rigorous assessments, and a relationship-driven process to find leaders who align with your organisation’s culture and values.

We specialise in recruiting senior professionals, responsible for an organisation’s reputation and influence, for roles at Board level, executive committees, and functional leadership.

Drawing from a diverse candidate pool, we assess skills, experience, knowledge, and behaviours to ensure the best fit. Our services extend beyond placement, with supportive onboarding, leadership development, and ongoing support to help new executives drive your organisation forward.

The Executive Search Team

Gavin has over 25 years of headhunting experience, specialising in executive search for senior leaders. He advises global boards on appointing corporate affairs leaders, trade body CEOs, and communications experts. He is a Past Master and Honorary Court Assistant of the City of London Company of Communicators.

Gavin Ellwood
Executive Chair
Executive Search
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Geraldine has 25+ years' headhunting experience, specialising in C-suite executive search for corporate communications, policy, and public affairs across corporates, charities, and regulators. A qualified solicitor, she has also held COO and HRD roles with global recruitment firms.

Geraldine Hetherington
Director
Executive Search
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Ellese is the Executive Assistant to the Search Practice, ensuring smooth assignment delivery. She completed an MBA in 2023, focusing on sustainability and green supply chain management. Before relocating to London, she was an Executive Assistant at a renowned Hollywood talent agency.

Ellese Padilla
Executive Assistant
Executive Search
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Creating Important & Enduring Relationships

Chief Executive Officer
Executive Search
Remote working with national and international travel
Up to £76,277 (depending on experience) plus benefits
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Senior Associate, Trade & Industrial Policy
Executive Search
London
£55,000-£65,000
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Director, Health & Life Sciences Policy
Executive Search
London
£Six figure salary, bonus, excellent benefits
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Historic Jobs

Our Executive Search practice specialises across two core areas: Communication & Corporate Affairs Leadership, and Trade Association Leadership. Below is a selection of completed search assignments across both areas.

CEO
CEO
CEO
CEO & Chair
CEO
CEO
CEO & Chair
CEO
Group Director Digital Impact
CEO
Vice-President European Government Affairs
CEO
Director of Communications, Digital, Marketing and Publishing
MD of Communications and Corporate Affairs
Chief Sustainability Officer
Senior Director, Communications, EMEA & APAC
Corporate Affairs Director
Chief Communications Officer
Chief Press Officer
VP External Engagement
Director of Communications
Director of Public Affairs
Deputy CEO
CEO + Chair