Sheffield Haworth

Firm Overview

Sheffield Haworth is a global consultancy founded in 1993. We have a history of placing executives in high impact roles year after year, giving clients a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world.

Our vision is to be the leading global consultancy in people and transformational change. We specialize in executive search and interim placements, leadership advisory, change management, and information and data services. Clients benefit from deep industry insights, our wide-ranging networks and high standards of delivery from our global team. We work with private and public companies across financial services, professional and business services, high-growth technologies, and multinational corporates.

Sheffield Haworth has undergone significant growth and expansion since inception, now employing over 240 professionals in 13 global offices throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

80 days

News Briefings

Sheffield Haworth Appoints Chairperson and Country Head, India

Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has appointed Monica Agrawal as chairperson and country head, India. She is responsible for leading Sheffield Haworth’s India business, deepening client partnerships, and driving strategic growth in one of the world’s most dynamic economies. “We are delighted to welcome Monica to Sheffield Haworth,” said Alex Cormack, CEO of Sheffield Haworth. “India is a...

Sheffield Haworth Acquires Tony O’Leary’s Executive Search Business 

Global Leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has acquired Tony O’Leary’s executive search business, O’Leary and Partners, as part of the firm’s continued investment in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of this acquisition, Mr. O’Leary recently joined Sheffield Haworth to lead and expand...

Sheffield Haworth Partners with Winpe ProClub Mentorship Program

Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has partnered with Winpe ProClub Mentorship Program, aiming to help expand the careers of high-potential women in private equity, venture capital, and their portfolio companies. “At Sheffield Haworth, we are deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the investing industry,” said Avaneesh Raghuvanshi, head, financial services and private equity...

Is Your Organization Driving Away Top Female Talent? Learn How to Retain Them

The corporate world is facing a concerning trend—women in leadership roles are leaving at a higher rate than their male counterparts. In some cases, this shift is an unexpected consequence of existing workplace policies. As the trend continues, it is crucial to understand the drivers behind this phenomenon and devise strategies to reverse the tide,...

6 Ways AI Will Impact Private Equity Firms’ Human Capital Needs

Incorporating generative AI tools into private businesses and public sector organizations could increase global productivity by 1.5 percentage points over the next decade, according to Goldman Sachs Research. This would lead to a seven percent – or almost $7 trillion – increase in global GDP. McKinsey says generative AI is “poised to unleash the next wave of...

Implementing DEI: A Strategic Necessity for Executive Leaders

As the Chinese proverb goes, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For many organizations today, busy dealing with economic uncertainty, inflation, and countless other constant challenges, achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can feel like a thousand-mile journey, according to a recent study from global leadership advisory and executive search...