C suite & Executive Search

Buiding Boardroom Succession

Not Sourcing Resumes.

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A leadership appointment can strengthen a business — or expose everything that isn't working.

You've likely seen it before: a candidate who interviews brilliantly, impresses the room, then struggles when the pressure is real. The wrong appointment can cost more than money. It can unsettle a leadership team, damage culture and leave you answering for a decision that looked right on paper.

Elm Hunt looks beyond polished CVs and interview performance. Through discreet outreach, trusted networks and rigorous human assessment, we investigate what a candidate has actually delivered, what drives them and whether they can succeed in your business.

Because at board level, the cost of getting the appointment wrong is too high to rely on a good interview.


SERVICES

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Critical Leadership Appointments

Searches for C suite & Executive -

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Confidential Replacement & Succession

Sensitive Leadership Transition -

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Leadership Hiring Advisory

Role Definition & Strategy -

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Decision Tools

For Sharper More Efficient Hiring Decisions -

OUR ENGAGEMENT GUARDRAILS

For Airtight Execution

For Hi Stake Appointments.

We understand that an executive search is a sensitive corporate maneuver. To protect your market position and ensure absolute precision, every partnership is governed by three strict operational protocols:

01 Confidentiality:

Your company’s identity, strategic vulnerabilities, and expansion plans are fully insulated. Market mapping is conducted blindly until a candidate is thoroughly vetted and NDA-secured.

02 Capped Client Portfolio:

To maintain elite execution and avoid conflicts of interest, we strictly limit the number of active enterprise searches we take on per quarter. You receive dedicated boardroom attention, not a recycled candidate pipeline.

03 The Integration Guarantee:

We don’t just take our fee and disappear. The first three months of a new executive job are the most high-risk. During the first 100 days, we run regular check-ins with both you and the new leader. If there are early misunderstandings, cultural clashes, or performance gaps, we step in to fix them immediately—ensuring your investment doesn't go to waste.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How is Elm Hunt different from a traditional executive search firm?
We start with the business challenge, not simply the job description. We map the relevant market, engage exceptional leaders who may not be actively looking, and assess them against the realities of your mandate. Technology accelerates our research; experienced human judgement determines what matters.
02 How do you find senior leaders who aren't actively looking for a move?
Many exceptional executives are not applying for roles. Through targeted market mapping, direct outreach and professional networks, we identify and discreetly engage relevant leaders. The focus is on reaching the right people, not generating a high volume of CVs.
03 How long does an executive search take?
Timelines depend on the role's complexity, the available talent market, location and decision-making process. We agree milestones at the outset and keep you informed as the search progresses. The selected executive's notice period will also affect their start date.
04 How do you assess whether a candidate is right for our business?
A strong track record is only part of the picture. We assess candidates against the role's objectives, leadership requirements, relevant experience and stakeholder expectations. Structured interviews and appropriate reference checks help you make a more informed decision, beyond interview performance alone.
05 How do you protect confidentiality during a sensitive leadership search?
We agree confidentiality requirements before the search begins and carefully control how information is shared. Your organisation's identity and sensitive details can be withheld during initial conversations, with further disclosure managed appropriately and, where required, under a non-disclosure agreement.
06 How do executive search fees work?
Fees depend on the seniority, scope and complexity of the mandate. Your engagement proposal sets out the fee structure, payment milestones and agreed deliverables before work begins, so expectations are clear from the outset.
07 How will our HR team be involved in the search?
We align with your internal hiring process from the outset. Together, we agree success criteria, stakeholder responsibilities and reporting milestones. Candidate profiles and search updates provide visibility into relevant experience, motivation and alignment with the role.
08 How do you manage conflicts of interest and off-limits restrictions?
Potential conflicts and relevant off-limits restrictions should be addressed before a search launches. We establish the scope of the mandate and discuss any material restrictions that could affect access to the target talent market.
09 What happens if a placed executive leaves before completing probation?
If your appointed candidate leaves before the end of their probation period, Elm Hunt provides a free replacement search, subject to the terms of our engagement agreement. We work with you to identify a suitable replacement for the role.