The People Behind Each Search

Mark works with boards, chief executives and investors on senior appointments where the decision carries long-term consequence for the organization. His work begins with the mandate itself: clarifying the scope of responsibility, the strategic context behind the role, and the outcomes the appointment must deliver — before any approach is made to the market.

Engagements typically involve C-suite and functional leadership positions across commercial, operational and general management functions. He works with a small number of client organizations at a time, so that each search receives sustained senior attention and candidates are engaged with an accurate account of the opportunity.

Torey leads the research and market intelligence behind each mandate. She maps relevant leadership populations, understands how executives are positioned within their markets, and identifies the individuals whose experience genuinely relates to the requirement rather than simply matching a title.

Her work also covers assessment and process stewardship: structuring interviews around the mandate, gathering substantiated references, and making sure candidates understand the role, the organization and the decision timeline at every stage of a search.