September 2026 market update
September is an important point in the senior recruitment calendar, and we’re seeing strong momentum…
The trends shaping executive hiring
Suzie shares her latest observations from the executive search market, discussing the trends shaping leadership hiring…
What boards look for when appointing a Chief Digital Officer
Appointing a CDO is no longer about overseeing transformation programmes alone, it is about securing a leader who…
Where FTSE Companies Are Sourcing Their Marketing Leaders
From our perspective, as executive search partners, the market has broadened significantly…
Why Marketing Leadership Hires Fail (and How to De-Risk Them)
Hiring a senior marketing leader should be a transformative moment for an organisation…
Interim CMO vs Consultancy vs Permanent Hire: Making the Right Strategic Choice
The answer is rarely about budget, it’s about context, urgency and long-term intent…
The First 100 Days of a New Marketing Leader in a PE Portfolio Company
In a private equity environment, credibility is earned quickly and lost just as fast…
Marketing Leadership in a PE Environment: What Succeeds and What Fails
We see clear patterns in what enables marketing leaders to succeed, and where they fall short…
How PE-Backed Businesses Should Hire Their First Enterprise-Level CMO
For private equity-backed businesses, the decision to appoint a CMO is often a defining moment in the value creation journey…
When Is the Right Time to Appoint a Chief Marketing Officer?
Appointing a Chief Marketing Officer is no longer a question of scale alone, but of strategic intent…
The Evolving Role of the CMO in FTSE 350 and Private Equity-backed Companies
Today’s CMO is expected to operate as a commercial leader, growth architect and strategic partner to the CEO and board…
The Cost of a Wrong C-Suite Hire (and How Executive Search Prevents It)
At senior level, the impact ripples quickly through performance, culture, and enterprise value, often long before the mistake is formally acknowledged…
How Headhunters Identify High-Impact Marketing and Digital Leaders
Identifying senior leaders who can drive transformative impact in marketing functions requires more than reviewing CVs or LinkedIn profiles…
Inside the Executive Search Process: From Brief to Placement
Executive search for senior marketing leaders demands a process that is both highly structured and deeply consultative…
Interim vs Permanent Leadership: Choosing the Right Solution for Business Growth
In today’s rapidly changing commercial landscape, businesses often face the challenge of securing leadership…
Leadership Hiring Trends for 2026
As organisations navigate an increasingly dynamic competitive landscape, leadership hiring in 2026 is set to evolve…
Inside the Minds of Senior Marketing Leaders: A Year in Q&As
Our 2025 Q&A video series offered a rare, behind-the-scenes look at senior marketing leaders shaping today’s landscape…
Top 5 Traits of Transformational Marketing Leaders
In today’s fast paced, data-driven market, organisations need more than functional marketers…
The Complete Guide to Working with an Executive Search Partner
Partnering with an executive search firm can be one of the most strategic decisions an organisation make…
What Makes an Exceptional Interim Executive?
In fast-moving functions like marketing and digital, interim executives are the engine for growth…