Executive Search
For over 35 years, Penrhyn members have provided high-quality retained executive search services to enable their clients to build highly effective leadership teams to drive their organisations forward.
As a global network of leading independent firms, each with a strong presence and networks in its local marketplace, we bring the deep industry insight, market intelligence and global connections of experienced search professionals in 42 cities around the world. Our members provide customised search across all major industry sectors, to help clients find the right premier executive talent for their organisations.
Our global approach is characterised by:
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Bespoke solutions to meet client's precise talent requirements, rather than the standard approach of some global search firms
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Access to the widest possible international talent pool with very few "off limits" organisations
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Strong cross-border collaboration and sharing of market intelligence to enhance search assignments
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"High touch” client service led by experienced senior partners and consultants to ensure that client's needs remain at the heart of each engagement at all times
For further information on the specific search resources available in specific geographic markets or industry sectors, access our Global offices or Consultants searches, or contact:
Donal Watkin - Executive Director
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Penrhyn has extensive experience and contacts within the Industrial & Auto, Financial Services, Consumer, Retail and Luxury Goods, Energy, Utilities & Renewables, Life Sciences, Education and Not-For-Profit, Technology & Telecommunications, Professional Services, and Logistics & Supply Chain sectors. 
Intense global competition is driving rapid and transformative change across the automotive industry. On top of the need for cost efficiency, high volume and high speed production, consumers are demanding ever-higher quality and safety standards, sophisticated technology and design
These are challenging times for the consumer, retail and luxury sector as it strives to have a seamless shopping experience and adapt to advancements in technology. While many retailers are closing stores and shifting to e-commerce, others are remodeling stores
Penrhyn has represented government education departments, schools and universities, excelling at finding the ideal fit for each educational institution. Our searches also extend to sport, housing, the environment, church organisations and charities. Lead: Julia Soutter (Melbourne) Global practice experts: Ken Carrick (Charlotte),
A volatile macroeconomic environment and continued market consolidation, combined with greater regulatory and investor scrutiny, have redefined financial services since the global financial crisis.The sector’s dynamic businesses must continue to adapt to change to create competitive advantage. This presents significant challenges,
Our Life Sciences and Biotechnology practice benefits from the wide knowledge and insight of the partners and associates in Europe, America and Asia. Our expertise extends beyond the pharmaceuticals market to also include to medical devices, diagnostics and generics, as
A volatile global economic environment and changes in the supply chain, combinedwith intense competition and continued market consolidation are reshaping the logisticssector. New technology and the drive towards a global footprint by many operators presentsignificant challenges, but also unprecedented opportunities
We have a proven track record of placing CEOs, CFOs and COOs into private equity portfolio companies, ranging from midcap to multi-billion dollar funds, as well as in small, medium and large-cap businesses backed by private equity investors – both institutional
Penrhyn has long-standing relationships with many of the top global management consultancies, technology systems integrators and outsourcing services companies. We have developed expansion strategies, identified practice leaders and built specialized industry teams throughout regions and countries. Additionally, Penrhyn has broad
Technology is changing the world very quickly, with leading Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) companies at the frontier of this disruption. To be successful in facing these new challenges, businesses across these industries must harness the significant opportunities technology offers