Candidate Feedback

What Candidates Say About Working With Us

Executives who have been through one of our processes are invited to comment on how it was handled. These comments are published with their permission — including the ones that were not entirely positive.

4.5/ 5

Average rating from 11 candidate responses.

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“The role was relevant and the consultant was professional, but the process took longer than the timeline I was given at the outset, and I had to chase for updates more than once.”

Victor L.

Divisional President

“The consultant took the time to explain the context of the role and the board's expectations before I met anyone. I never had to guess where I stood in the process.”

Daniel R.

Chief Financial Officer

“What stood out was the honesty. When I asked difficult questions about the operating challenges, I got direct answers rather than a sales pitch.”

Priya S.

Chief Operating Officer

“Every conversation was well prepared and the feedback after each interview was prompt. That level of organisation is rare in my experience of executive search.”

Marcus T.

Chief Technology Officer

“I was approached about a role I had not previously considered. The first conversation was informative enough for me to make a proper decision rather than a rushed one.”

Elena K.

Chief Commercial Officer

“The process was discreet throughout. Nothing about my interest reached my current employer, and I was kept informed at every stage.”

James O.

Chief Executive Officer

“The brief I received was unusually accurate — it described the role as it actually is, not as it had been written up for the market.”

Nadia H.

Head of AI and Data Platforms

“Clear expectations, sensible timelines, and a consultant who understood the governance context of the appointment. I would take that call again.”

Robert M.

Independent Board Director

“A thoughtful and well-run process overall. There were a couple of weeks where communication went quiet, though the position was explained when I asked.”

Claire D.

Vice President, People and Culture

“Strong on the substance of the role and on preparing me for the interviews. The early stages moved more slowly than I would have liked.”

Samuel A.

Partner, Portfolio Talent

“I felt properly represented to the client and the feedback was candid. Scheduling across time zones was the only real friction.”

Lucia P.

Vice President, Clinical Operations

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