About Us
At Leathwaite, we know the corporate officer and corporate function landscape better than anyone – because it’s been at the core of what we do for more than 20 years. We’re the functional search specialists.
Our unique position at the center of these talent ecosystems means we know what transformational corporate officers and functional leadership looks like. And we know where to find it – irrespective of industry or geography.
But we don’t just provide talent, we actively participate, sharing views on how the landscape is shifting and what great should and could look like. We challenge our clients to think differently and creatively around the future shape of their leadership.
With teams based across Asia, North America and EMEA we’re well placed to support our clients, globally.
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From finding your future leaders and sourcing executive talent to equipping you with boardroom insights that give you an edge, we are committed to helping you create meaningful change. This is underpinned by our culture of distinctiveness, humility and collaboration; local experts with a global outlook to support your long-term growth.
Solutions And Expertise
Leathwaite partners with clients to deliver executive search and leadership talent across a broad spectrum of industry sectors.
Increasingly clients need to gain a global perspective on leadership talent, often hiring from different global locations and industry sectors.
Leathwaite’s global footprint enables it to access a diverse range of talent across the world, ensuring our clients can recruit the very best leaders to meet their strategic needs.
Solutions
- All Solutions
- Assessment
- Board Services
- Career Services
- Consulting Services
- Corporate Talent Acquisition
- Culture Advisory
- Culture Shaping
- Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Executive Coaching
- Executive Search
- Flex RPO
- Interim
- Leadership Consulting
- Leadership Develop.
- Mgmt. Consulting
- Onboarding
- Outplacement
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Talent Mapping
- Temporary Staffing
Industries
- Advertising/Marketing
- All Industries
- Alt. Investments
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- Consumer Products
- Consumer Services
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- Hedge Funds
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Investment Mgmt.
- Legal/Compliance
- Payments/Processes
- Portfolio Management
- Private Banking
- Private Equity
- Professional Services
- Quantitative Finance
- Technology
- Trade Finance
- Venture Capital
- Wealth Management
Functions
- All Functions
- Board/Governance
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- Business Leaders
- C-Level
- C-Suite
- CEO/President
- CFO
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- Consumer Services
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- GM/Operations
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- Management/Staff
- Marketing
- Marketing & Sales
- Operations
- People & Talent
News Briefings
Leathwaite Launches CMO Executive Search Practice
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite expanded with the addition of Shannon Silsby as a director to launch the firm’s global CMO executive search practice. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Shannon to Leathwaite to facilitate our functional offering expansion into the CMO/marketing space while we also work to continue moving beyond financial services into consumer/retail/CPG,” said
Leathwaite Adds Commercial and Digital Practice Leader
London-based executive search firm Leathwaite continues to expand with the recent addition of Kevin Parker, from Heidrick & Struggles, as partner in its New York and Dallas offices. He will lead the firm’s commercial and digital practice and is expected to strengthen its technology and operations expertise. “Mr. Parker has an impeccable track record as a
Leathwaite Names Head of Interim Management for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Reflecting both current client sentiment and broader geo-political factors impacting the EMEA region, London-based executive search firm Leathwaite has expanded with the addition of Thomas Lundsgaard as its head of interim management in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Based in the firm’s EMEA hub in Zürich, Swiss resident and Danish national Mr. Lundsgaard will service the
Leathwaite Appoints Head of Americas to Focus on Growth and Branding
Veteran executive search consultant Paul Groce has joined Leathwaite as head of the firm’s Americas region in an effort to increase its reach and further expand its brand outside the U.K. “The continued expansion of our U.S. business is central to Leathwaite’s future international growth strategy, and we are absolutely delighted to have hired Paul Groce to
Press Releases
Lisa Gigg joins Leathwaite from JP Morgan to lead the Managed Project Delivery Division
LONDON, U.K., July 18, 2018 – Leathwaite, the global human capital specialist firm, is pleased to announce that Lisa Gigg has joined to lead the Managed Project Delivery (MPD) Division. Prior to joining Leathwaite, Lisa spent 25 years working at JP Morgan in the Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB), with roles spanning Controls, Regulatory issues, Business &
Leathwaite supports Safe Horizon at its 23rd Annual Champion Awards
LONDON, U.K., June 1, 2018 – On Tuesday May 15th 2018, Leathwaite attended Safe Horizon’s 23rd Annual Champion Awards, honoring 40 years of helping New Yorkers during their times of greatest need. Attended by over 700 guests, the event raised more than $1.5 million to help support vital, life-saving programs for victims of violence and abuse. Held at the
Leathwaite accelerates Human Capital growth strategy with new investment
LONDON, U.K., March 8, 2018 – Leathwaite, the global human capital specialists, has secured investment from Beechbrook Capital to accelerate its geographic expansion, launch new business streams and invest in proprietary technology. The investment will also provide equity to further nurture the company’s current talent whilst simultaneously providing a platform to attract new talent to the organisation.
Leathwaite announces partnership with Advance
LONDON, U.K., January 8, 2018 – Leathwaite, the leading international firm of Human Capital specialists, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Advance. Advance is an association and a network that takes specific measures to increase the share of women in leading positions in Switzerland. The Advance mission is to actively increase the share of women in
Leathwaite appoints Clare Flynn Levy as Non-Executive Director
LONDON, U.K., August 25, 2017 – Leathwaite, the global human capital specialist firm, announces that Clare Flynn Levy is to join its board as a Non-Executive Director. Clare is currently the CEO and founder of Essentia Analytics, a business that provides behavioural data analytics to the buy-side industry. Prior to this, Clare spent 10 years as a fund
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Distinctive Leaders Podcast
What can you learn from some of the world’s most inspiring leaders? We interview global pioneers who share their diverse stories, their journeys to the top and how they’ve left their mark.
Discover the sustainable impact they’ve made on their industries and find out how you can follow their lead by creating a more diverse and inclusive organization for the team around you.
Episode 1: Leadership lessons with Dena Brumpton, former CEO Barclays Wealth
Episode 2: Becoming an authentic leader with Tracy Clarke, former CEO Standard Chartered
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