Executive & retained search

Pioneers meet pioneers

For scaling companies and ambitious startups shaping the future of health, we work closely with boards, investors, and leadership to understand your goals — and deliver the talent to match. Our search services are built to elevate your team and move your mission forward:

Executive search: Targeted, high-impact C-suite and leadership hiring that drives growth, scale, and investor confidence.

Retained search: Strategic, niche, or confidential mid-to-senior hiring — delivered with discretion, precision, and pace.

Executive & retained search methodology

  • Stakeholder briefing

    We will conduct a thorough analysis of the job and your requirements. This will include an understanding of the key soft skills and cultural fit.

  • Advice and feedback

    Drawing on our market expertise we will give feedback on your expectations including any potential challenges as well as opportunities.

  • Confirm profile, vision and approach

    After understanding the key requirements, we will confirm the appropriate methodology and pitch to candidates to gain interest and commitment.

  • Market mapping and networking

    We will conduct a thorough market map of key competitors and relevant organisations. We will engage these individuals in discrete conversations to establish interest.

  • Review and shortlist

    We will present you a shortlist of vetted and prescreened candidates evaluated against your criteria.

  • Process management

    We will support you in managing the interview process and ensure prompt feedback at every step.

  • Decision and offer management

    We will assist you to make informed decisions for these critical hires, and support the offer process with relevant market data.

  • Post placement aftercare

    We will support the onboarding and longer term success of the placement by maintaining regular contact with you and the successful candidate.

Benefits of executive & retained search

Our executive and retained search services offer distinct advantages over traditional contingent recruitment — including the ability to act as your brand ambassador, promoting your opportunity with precision, consistency, and care. This is crucial for strategic or confidential hires.

We tailor each search with role-specific behavioural and competency-based assessment, along with a custom sourcing and attraction strategy. Psychometric testing can also be provided to complement decision-making and reduce hiring risk.

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