Retained Executive Search
A retained process for the appointment that matters most.
A defined, exclusive engagement covering the full market for a senior appointment, from mandate definition to onboarding.
Why it exists
The problem it answers.
Business-critical appointments are often run in the same way as volume hiring. The result is a shortlist assembled from availability rather than from the market that exists.
We agree the mandate with the board, evidence the whole market, approach it directly and assess against a single structure so the decision can be compared and defended.
What you receive
The scope.
- Written mandate and success measures agreed with the board
- Full market map of the target population
- Weekly progress and market feedback
- Structured longlist with evidence against the mandate
- Shortlist presentation and interview design
- Referencing, offer support and first-year check-ins
Retained Executive Search
A retained process for the appointment that matters most.
Outcomes
What it produces.
- A defensible appointment supported by evidence
- Market intelligence retained by the business
- A single accountable adviser throughout
Partnership over transaction
Let us talk about the decision ahead.
Tell us about the business question you are considering. We will tell you plainly whether we can help.