Financial services has a diversity problem.
Search firms are part of the solution.
Financial services remain one of the least diverse industries at senior level. [1]
We believe firms with more diverse leadership teams outperform those without.
Executive search firms sit at the centre of that problem.
We take that responsibility seriously.
Our track record
50% of candidates placed in 2024 were women
30% minimum diverse representation on every longlist, without exception
Specialisation gets claimed a lot in executive search. In practice, most firms run sector teams inside much bigger, generalist businesses, and consultants move across industries as the work demands it.
We treat these as operating standards, applied to every search.
How we define diversity
Diversity is broader than gender. We focus on three dimensions:
Gender balance
Consistent representation of women at senior levels across all mandates.
Social mobility
Access to leadership roles based on capability, not background or pedigree.
Diversity of thinking
Different perspectives that challenge groupthink and improve decision-making.
