Executive Roles

Executive Search for Senior Leadership & C-Suite Roles

The right senior leadership appointment can shape the direction, performance and future capability of your organisation.

Novo Executive Search works with boards and leadership teams to identify and appoint C-suite, Board and senior functional leaders across a wide range of sectors in the UK and internationally.

From CEOs, CFOs and Managing Directors to Commercial, Operations, Technology, HR, NEDs and specialist functional leadership, we focus on understanding what your business needs from the role and identifying executives with the experience and capability to deliver it.

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Chief Executive Officers Recruitment

Chief Financial Officers Recruitment

Chief Information Officers / IT Directors Recruitment

Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) Recruitment

Compliance & Risk Directors Recruitment

Digital Directors Recruitment

Interim Management Recruitment

Heads of HR / HR Directors & CHROs Recruitment

Legal Executive Directors Recruitment

Manufacturing Directors Recruitment

NEDs (Non-Executive Directors) Recruitment

Operations Directors & COO Recruitment

Procurement Directors Recruitment

Sales Directors Recruitment

Sustainability Directors Recruitment

Technology/Engineering Directors/CTOs Recruitment

Chief Executive Officers Recruitment

Chief Financial Officers Recruitment

Chief Information Officers / IT Directors Recruitment

Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) Recruitment

Compliance & Risk Directors Recruitment

Digital Directors Recruitment

Interim Management Recruitment

Heads of HR / HR Directors & CHROs Recruitment

Legal Executive Directors Recruitment

Manufacturing Directors Recruitment

NEDs (Non-Executive Directors) Recruitment

Operations Directors & COO Recruitment

Procurement Directors Recruitment

Sales Directors Recruitment

Sustainability Directors Recruitment

Technology/Engineering Directors/CTOs Recruitment

When Do Organisations Need New Leadership?

Senior appointments are often triggered by a wider change in the business rather than simply an open vacancy. Understanding the situation behind the appointment helps define the leadership capability you need next.

Growth & Transformation

Rapid growth, digital transformation, international expansion or a change in strategy can alter the leadership capabilities your organisation needs. The executive team that supported one stage of the business may need to be strengthened as scale and complexity increase.

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Succession & Leadership Transition

Planned succession gives boards time to assess future leadership requirements, develop internal capability and understand the external talent market before a critical role becomes vacant.

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Replacing an Underperforming Executive

When an executive is no longer delivering what the business requires, the appointment may need to be managed carefully. We help boards assess the external market and identify leadership aligned with the organisation’s future requirements.

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Confidential Leadership Change

Not every executive search can begin with a public vacancy. Succession, sensitive leadership change or the replacement of an incumbent may require the external market to be explored discreetly before any change is communicated.

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An Unexpected Leadership Gap

A sudden departure, transformation programme or period of significant change can create an immediate need for experienced leadership. Interim executives can provide stability, specialist expertise and leadership while the longer-term requirement is addressed.

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Testimonials

Thank you very much for your involvement in identifying our new Product Development Director and managing a very smooth process. This was a significant recruitment process for our business, and I am very pleased with how it has gone from start to finish.

Animalcare

Novo’s Legal Team were retained to recruit a Partner. Through a targeted and comprehensive headhunting assignment process Novo were successful in appointing an excellent Partner for the practice.

Bray & Bray Solicitors

“My personal experience with Novo was really good. They had all the information I needed whilst being professional, discreet and considerate, which ultimately made the whole process extremely smooth.” Account Director, Catalina Marketing

Catalina Marketing

Novo supported us with carefully selected executive and non-executive search campaigns; all three roles were successfully filled. Thank you.

Central Bedfordshire Council

We were delighted with Novo’s work and efforts. Theye significantly contributed to achieving our goal. We therefore would have no hesitation in recommending Novo to any other organisation looking for help or advice in executive recruitment.

Chiorino UK Ltd

As a result of Novo’s commitment and hard work we have acquired five very good businesses; a great team effort. We plan to embark on a third round of acquisitions next year and will have no hesitation in choosing Novo as a partner.

Clearsprings Support Services Ltd

Case Studies

Leadership Succession to Support the Next Stage of Growth

Strengthening Senior Leadership Following Private Equity Investment

Managing Director Search for an Investor-Backed Growth Business

Managing Director Appointment Supports Growth and Transformation at Cook & Associates

Appointing a Commercial Director to Drive the Next Phase of Growth

Appointing a Head of Talent and Capability to Strengthen Leadership at Motability Operations

Strengthening Technology Leadership with a Commercial Technology Partner Appointment

Appointing a Finance Director to Drive Profitable Growth at Aimia Foods

Production Manager Appointment Positions Kawasaki for Continued Growth

Strengthening Succession Planning with a Private Client Tax Partner at Ensors

Commercial Director To Support European Leader in Engineering & Construction Growth

Operations Director Supports Aerospace Growth After PE Investment

Building a Global Technical Innovation Leadership Team for tesa SE

Strengthening UK Growth Through Strategic Sales Leadership

Leadership Appointment Supporting PHM Group’s Legal Transformation

Strengthening Operational Leadership to Support Infinis’ Next Phase of Growth

Leadership Hiring to Support WescoAnixter’s European Growth Strategy

Director of Central Services Strengthens Governance and Resilience at Southern Co-op

Scaling a £10m Recycling Division at Smiths News Through Strategic MD Appointment

Technology Post-Acquisition Non-Payment Dispute, Appointed by Top 50 Law Firm

Appointed by Top 20 UK Law Firm in Infrastructure Workplace Accident Compensation Case

Appointed by Top 10 UK Law Firm in Manufacturing Wrongful Dismissal Case

Appointed by Top 10 Global Law Firm in Financial Services Misconduct Dispute

Appointing an MD to Lead GCC Expansion & Strengthen Operations at Jubaili Bros (Dubai, UAE)

Appointing a Director of Commercial Finance to Strengthen Strategic Performance Across Starbucks EMEA

Leadership Succession to Support the Next Stage of Growth

Strengthening Senior Leadership Following Private Equity Investment

Managing Director Search for an Investor-Backed Growth Business

Managing Director Appointment Supports Growth and Transformation at Cook & Associates

Appointing a Commercial Director to Drive the Next Phase of Growth

Appointing a Head of Talent and Capability to Strengthen Leadership at Motability Operations

Strengthening Technology Leadership with a Commercial Technology Partner Appointment

Appointing a Finance Director to Drive Profitable Growth at Aimia Foods

Production Manager Appointment Positions Kawasaki for Continued Growth

Strengthening Succession Planning with a Private Client Tax Partner at Ensors

Commercial Director To Support European Leader in Engineering & Construction Growth

Operations Director Supports Aerospace Growth After PE Investment

Building a Global Technical Innovation Leadership Team for tesa SE

Strengthening UK Growth Through Strategic Sales Leadership

Leadership Appointment Supporting PHM Group’s Legal Transformation

Strengthening Operational Leadership to Support Infinis’ Next Phase of Growth

Leadership Hiring to Support WescoAnixter’s European Growth Strategy

Director of Central Services Strengthens Governance and Resilience at Southern Co-op

Scaling a £10m Recycling Division at Smiths News Through Strategic MD Appointment

Technology Post-Acquisition Non-Payment Dispute, Appointed by Top 50 Law Firm

Appointed by Top 20 UK Law Firm in Infrastructure Workplace Accident Compensation Case

Appointed by Top 10 UK Law Firm in Manufacturing Wrongful Dismissal Case

Appointed by Top 10 Global Law Firm in Financial Services Misconduct Dispute

Appointing an MD to Lead GCC Expansion & Strengthen Operations at Jubaili Bros (Dubai, UAE)

Appointing a Director of Commercial Finance to Strengthen Strategic Performance Across Starbucks EMEA

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From C-suite and Board appointments to senior functional leadership, we help you identify and secure the right executive for your business

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