Executive search
Retained, research-led search for chief executives, functional leaders and senior appointments where capability, chemistry and context all matter.
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HENNESSEYSEARCHExecutive search for growth businesses
The right leader changes what comes next.
Hennessey Search helps SME owners, boards and investors identify, assess and appoint leaders who can deliver in the real context of the organisation—not simply match a job description.
Research-ledDiscreetSenior contact
UK · Europe · Middle East · Asia-PacificConnected to leadership that fits the moment.
Search with context.
Assessment with rigour.
Relationships that last.
Make a critical appointment with confidence.
Explore search models, governance, assurance and the ways Hennessey can support your leadership mandate.
Appoint a leader ↗For candidates · 02Build a relationship before the right role appears.
Understand our candidate commitments, opportunities, confidentiality and how to introduce yourself.
Explore opportunities ↗Expertise
Six connected search solutions.
From planned succession to an urgent interim need, the approach is shaped around significance, complexity and pace.
Explore all expertise ↗Board & NED search
Chair, non-executive and advisory board appointments aligned to governance needs, strategic priorities and the organisation’s next chapter.
Explore service ↗Interim leadership
Experienced executives for transformation, turnaround, integration, growth and leadership gaps that require immediate, accountable capability.
Explore service ↗Emerging leaders
Targeted search for high-impact directors and future executives who can strengthen succession pipelines and grow with the organisation.
Explore service ↗Leadership assessment
Structured, evidence-led assessment that tests experience, leadership judgement, motivation, culture contribution and readiness for the mandate.
Explore service ↗Succession & talent mapping
External market intelligence and internal succession insight that help boards prepare before a critical vacancy becomes urgent.
Explore service ↗The Hennessey approach
Thorough where it matters. Agile where it helps.
A visible process keeps the board informed, the market engaged and the appointment moving.
Understand
Clarify the business context, leadership mandate and evidence of success.
Map & engage
Research relevant and adjacent markets, then approach credible leaders discreetly.
Assess & appoint
Evaluate evidence, judgement and motivation; support selection and a confident close.
Integrate
Stay connected through transition and early tenure to support a successful landing.
01United Kingdom
Industrial & manufacturing
Chief Operating Officer
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Technology & digital
Chief Commercial Officer
Read the case study ↗03United Kingdom
Multi-site organisation
Interim Group Human Resources Director
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Sector perspective
Specialist understanding without narrow thinking.
Functional search expertise combines with sector-relevant advisers. Where the strongest leader comes from an adjacent market, we test transferability—not just familiarity.
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Industrial & manufacturing
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Business & professional services
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Technology & digital
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Consumer & retail
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Healthcare & life sciences
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Infrastructure & built environment
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Private equity portfolios
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Public & not-for-profit
The Hennessey network
Broader insight. One accountable search.
Hennessey draws on an extensive network of executive-search consultants, sector advisers, leadership assessors and experienced operators across UK and international markets. Each mandate receives the capability it needs while one engagement lead remains accountable.
About Hennessey Search ↗Hennessey perspectives
Useful thinking for leadership decisions.
A confidential first conversation
What leadership challenge are you trying to solve?
Tell us about the context, appointment and timing. We will respond discreetly and help identify the most proportionate next step.
Start a confidential searchBased in the UK. Supporting organisations across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Hennessey never charges candidates a fee and will never ask for payment or banking details during a recruitment process. Official contact uses the hennesseygroup.co.uk domain.