Our Process
A rigorous methodology that combines global research with boutique-level attention to detail.
We view search not as transaction, but as transfer of trust.
How We Execute a Search
Each mandate follows a structured, five-step sequence. The framework is constant; the way we apply it is tailored to the context, culture, and consequences of each role.
Precision begins with clarity. We invest significant time upfront to immerse ourselves in your context, culture, and strategic objectives. We speak with key stakeholders to build a 360-degree view of the role, the leadership challenge, and what success will look like three years out.
The result is a mandate definition that is sharper than a job description: it becomes the strategic brief that guides every subsequent decision.
Guided by the strategic brief, we map the relevant talent landscape across industries and geographies. We identify both the obvious candidates and those who sit just outside the expected profile but could change the conversation.
Throughout this stage we share real-time insight back to you, calibrating expectations on compensation, availability, and market dynamics before outreach intensifies.
Executives respond to credibility and discretion. Partner-led outreach ensures that your story is told with the nuance it deserves, and that interest is tested in a way that protects both your brand and the candidate’s confidentiality.
We position the opportunity in context: why this role, why now, and how it fits a candidate’s long-term trajectory, while feeding back early signal on how the market is hearing the mandate.
Shortlisted candidates are assessed through structured, comparative interviews with a focus on leadership behaviours, decision-making patterns, and cultural alignment. Where appropriate, we incorporate third-party assessment tools or case work to deepen the picture.
We then synthesise our findings into clear, side-by-side comparisons that highlight strengths, risks, and “watch-fors”, equipping your decision-makers with analysis rather than anecdotes.
Discreet, multi-angle referencing provides a holistic view of performance, leadership character, and how the candidate shows up when things are difficult, not just when results are strong.
We then support you through offer design, acceptance, and onboarding, so that the transition from preferred candidate to effective leader is as deliberate and well-managed as the search itself.