NGS Global Expands in London
June 29, 2026 – Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the additions of Daniel Yeates and George Balfour as managing directors in London. “Daniel and George are accomplished executive search professionals with deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “They each bring outstanding client and candidate relationships built over decades of work at the highest levels of the industry, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the NGS Global family.”
Mr. Yeates brings over 20 years of retained executive search experience specializing in technology and digital leadership, with board-level and C-suite placements across 32 countries. He has worked with private equity firms, Fortune 500 companies, FTSE-listed organizations, and high-growth start-ups, and held senior roles at Tenon Search, Korn Ferry, and Savannah Group.
“I am excited to join the NGS Global platform, which offers the global reach and collaborative culture that allows us to truly serve our clients at the highest level,” said Mr. Yeates. “The firm’s commitment to partner-led execution and genuine client partnership aligns perfectly with how I have always approached this work.”
Mr. Balfour brings more than 20 years of executive search experience, with particular expertise in the technology, digital, and retail sectors. He has held senior roles at Tenon Search, Savannah Group, Norman Broadbent, Redgrave and Odgers Berndtson.
“NGS Global stood out to me because of the quality of the partners around the table and the firm’s genuine commitment to delivering results,” said Mr. Balfour. “I am looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of the business in the U.K. and across EMEA, and to collaborating with colleagues around the world on behalf of our clients.”
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With 24 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, NGS Global provides the extensive resources of major global executive search firms along with high-touch service, accelerated search completion cycles and superior candidate access made possible by a mid-sized platform without external shareholders.
Recent Expansion
NGS Global also recently added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along with Mr. Almendárez, Daniel Almaraz, and Verónica Ochoa will operate as TalentXera, an NGS Global Company.
“We are absolutely delighted to have Saúl, Daniel, and Verónica on board at NGS Global,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “Over the past 20 years Saúl and his team have built an outstanding reputation in Mexico and throughout Latin America, and we are excited to bring that expertise and client relationships into the NGS Global family.”
NGS Global explained that the team is recognized as a leader in the Mexico marketplace and throughout Latin America and are known for doing exceptional executive search and leadership advisory work on behalf of both local companies and multinationals with significant operations in the region. They will work alongside senior leaders at NGS Global to continue building the firm’s market presence and attracting top leadership talent throughout Mexico and Latin America.
With more than 21 years of experience in executive search and leadership consulting, Mr. Almendarez has successfully led complex and highly confidential searches for multinational corporations, private equity-backed organizations, Fortune 500 companies and leading Mexican business groups, supporting both domestic and cross-border operations.
“It is a privilege to join NGS Global and become part of a firm recognized worldwide for its integrity, innovation, and collaborative spirit,” said Mr. Almendárez. “From my very first conversations with the global leadership team, I felt a strong alignment in values, ambition, and commitment to client success. I am enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead and excited to help organizations build the leadership teams that will shape the future of their industries.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
