Executive Search

What makes us unique

Most executive searches follow the same formula. A brief is taken, a database is searched, and a shortlist is delivered. And then, too often, the hire doesn’t fit and thrive.

Searches most commonly fail thanks to poor briefs, broad candidate pools, poor culture fits, and no investment in what happens after placement. The model is broken – but we know where it breaks. Search & Succeed™ is our proven answer to your hiring problem, and it’s helped global clients place better, reduce risk and access the right candidates, at the right time.

We are not just recruiters, but your leadership hiring and risk advisory partner.

Why executive search?

Sharper shortlist

Fewer candidates, each more precisely matched to your brief.

Reduced hiring risk

Behavioural science and structured methodology replace gut feel.

Stronger cultural fit

Context is assessed alongside capability at every stage.

Higher retention

Leaders who succeed in their role stay in their role.

Sector-specific sourcing

Built on real relationships and hyper-targeted outreach.

End-to-end accountability

We remain invested in outcome, not just placement.

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How it works

Align

With the help of a behavioural expert, we establish a precise, evidence-based definition of leadership success that matches your business and its needs at the outset. We identify not just who can do the role, but who will thrive in your environment.

How it works

Source

Our sourcing model is built around a curated community of management, strategy and technology consultants. The community is cultivated year-round through targeted networking events, podcast conversations with senior sector figures, and ongoing professional engagement. We have a sourcing engine that consistently reaches beyond the active candidate market. For your organisation, that means high-calibre, diverse talent that is otherwise hard to find. When it’s time to search, we’re already talking to the market.

How it works

Assess

Led by a behavioural consultant, our briefing process builds a rigorous understanding of the role, the organisation and the leadership environment long before a candidate is evaluated. From this foundation, we build bespoke psychometric and behavioural assessments tailored to the specific demands of your search. When your shortlist arrives, it’s not just strong on paper, but contextually built for your exact hire.

How it works

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Placement is only the first milestone. Every Hunston Grove search includes dedicated post placement executive integration and, where appropriate, industry mentoring. This gives new leaders the foundation to perform from day one and the sustained support to keep performing beyond it. We stay invested in every search long after the contract is signed, and it’s how we’ve built long-lasting relationships with global organisations.

Our other solutions

The senior hiring market is competitive and fast-moving. We bring structure to that complexity. Combining decades of sector expertise with a proven methodology, we reduce hiring risk, improve cultural fit, and give new leaders the foundation to perform from day one.

Leadership development

Supporting newly placed leaders to perform from day one and build for the long term.

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Assessment

Behavioural science and psychometric methodology, applied at every stage of  the search process.

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Start your next search with us by your side.

For critical hires, change makers and roles with global impact – we’re ready to help you Search & Succeed™.

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