Executive search
Discreet, research-led search for the people who lead asset finance businesses: managing directors, sales directors, heads of credit, operations and risk.
The roles we search for
- Managing directors and general managers
- Sales directors and heads of sales, broker and vendor
- Heads of credit and chief risk officers
- Commercial directors
- Heads of operations, finance directors and other heads of function
How an executive search works
- The brief. A conversation with you, and your board if that helps, about the role, the business plan behind it and what success looks like in the first year.
- Mapping the market. We identify the people doing this job well across funders, lessors, brokers, captives and fintech lenders.
- Confidential approaches. Direct, discreet conversations, without naming you until the time is right.
- In-depth assessment. What candidates have built and led, the results behind it, how they lead, and whether they'd fit your culture.
- A considered shortlist. A short list of people worth your time, with a written view on each.
- Through to start. We help with the offer, the resignation and a long notice period, keeping your new leader engaged until day one.
Discretion as standard
Leadership searches often can't be announced: the incumbent may not know, or the market may read too much into it. We keep your name out of every conversation until you're happy to share it.
Questions people ask
Who leads the search?
Adam Sommerville, our Managing Director, runs our executive searches himself, from the brief to the day your new leader starts.
Can the search stay confidential?
Yes. We approach people without naming you, and only share who the client is when you're ready and the candidate is serious.
Do you only look at people who are job hunting?
No. Most strong leaders aren't. We map who does the job well across the market and approach them directly.
How do you assess leadership candidates?
Through in-depth conversations about what they've built, led and changed, how they work with a board and their teams, and what they want next. We'll also take references when you're close to a decision.