“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.”
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.
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Average rating from 11 candidate responses.
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“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.”
“What stood out was the honesty. When I asked difficult questions about the operating challenges, I got direct answers rather than a sales pitch.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The process was discreet throughout. Nothing about my interest reached my current employer, and I was kept informed at every stage.”
“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.”
“Clear expectations, sensible timelines, and a consultant who understood the governance context of the appointment. I would take that call again.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I felt properly represented to the client and the feedback was candid. Scheduling across time zones was the only real friction.”
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