The People Behind Every Search

Every interim and fractional search at Novo is led by a senior member of our team. They are the same people who lead our permanent executive searches, so you deal with someone who understands your sector, the function and the situation from the first conversation.

Between them, our leadership team has more than two centuries of combined executive search experience.

Our Interim & Fractional Specialists

susannah mallaghan

Susannah Mallaghan

jonathan shepherd

Jonathan Shepherd

jon hollier

Jon Hollier

dale perrett

Dale Perrett

executive search jo watkins

Jo Watkins

matt searle

Matthew Searle

ryan mills

Ryan Mills

george woodward

George Woodward

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Dale Perrett

Founding Director

Dale is one of the Founding Directors of Novo Executive Search and Selection. He is part of the Novo leadership team that drives the business. He remains passionate about working...

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Jo Watkins

Director

Now a Director at Novo, Jo has spent over 14 very successful years with the business. Jo has extensive experience recruiting senior management and board-level professionals across a range of...

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Susannah Mallaghan

Division Manager novoElan

Susannah leads the novoelan division. She has worked with Novo for over 15 years. Prior to Novo, Susannah enjoyed a successful career with the Royal Mail, MM Teleperformance and RAC.

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Matthew Searle

Director

Matthew is a Director at Novo Executive Search specialising in helping clients identify and attract the best possible senior management and executive appointments. Matthew’s early career began with 10 years...

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Jon Hollier

Founding Director

Jon is a Founding Director of Novo Executive Search & Selection. Beyond establishing and developing Novo, his extensive experience covers a wide range of disciplines across commercial and the third...

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George Woodward

Director

George is an experienced director and key member of Novo Executive Search’s leadership team and is integral in driving forward its growth into the future. With a breadth of UK...

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Ryan Mills

Director

Ryan is a Director of Novo Executive Search and Selection, with extensive experience recruiting senior management and board level professionals across a multitude of sectors. His client base ranges from...

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Jonathan Shepherd

Research Director

Jonathan is Research Director for Novo Executive Search and Selection. Overseeing all retained Executive Search assignments, Jonathan ensures that each assignment is effectively managed and delivered to client timescales. He...

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Testimonials

Novo identified an interim CFO who combined deep sector expertise with reassuring emotional intelligence. Their impact was immediate, governance strengthened, our equity story sharpened and teams felt more prepared for the scrutiny ahead.

Interim CFO, Pre-IPO Biotech

Novo introduced an interim COO who stabilised the business without slowing momentum. They aligned our teams, improved delivery discipline and restored customer trust. The organisation now operates with clarity and confidence.

Interim COO, High-Tech Software Company

Our interim HR director was a transformational presence. Novo understood the cultural challenges we faced and delivered someone who brought warmth, structure and credibility. Morale lifted, training improved and the organisation began to feel connected again.

Interim HR Director, International Hospitality Group

The interim MD provided by Novo was thoughtful, steady and highly effective. They handled a sensitive restructuring process with empathy and discipline, helping us stabilise performance while rebuilding trust across the organisation.

Interim Managing Director, Engineering & Manufacturing Business

Novo delivered exactly what we needed at a moment of real pressure. The interim operations director brought calm, clarity and genuine support to our teams. Confidence returned quickly and the airport regained its rhythm far sooner than we expected.

Interim Operations Director, International Airport