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Founders, chairs, investors and executives ask us the same questions again and again. When does a growing business need its first CFO or a full-time CEO? What should a COO earn? Is a fractional executive enough, or is it time for a permanent appointment? We publish our answers here, in plain English and grounded in the searches we run every week.
Articles are written by founder Adrian Lawrence FCA, a Fellow of the ICAEW, and our search team. They cover leadership hiring and succession, executive compensation and equity, board and non-executive appointments, private equity and family offices, technology leadership and Senior Manager Function appointments in regulated firms, and we update them when the rules or the market change.
For boards and investors, we cover how to scope a senior role, what to pay, how to assess candidates and take references, and when interim or fractional leadership makes more sense than a permanent hire. For executives, we cover interviews, offers and equity, notice and restrictive covenants, and the move from an executive career to a board portfolio. We also follow the regulatory changes that shape senior hiring, from the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to the UK Corporate Governance Code.
New to the topic? Start with one of our core guides, or use the search and topic filters above to find what you need.
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Executive salary guide →What C-suite and director roles pay across the UK. What is a fractional executive? →How part-time C-suite leadership works and what it costs. CEO succession planning →A practical guide for UK boards. SMF roles guide →Every Senior Manager Function, and who needs approval.Latest articles
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How to Attract Top Talent to Your Family Office: Strategies That WorkHow to Attract Top Talent to Your Family Office: Strategies That Work Understanding the Importance of Top Talent in Family Offices The…Read more →
The Ultimate Guide to Family Office Recruitment: Key Considerations and Best PracticesThe Ultimate Guide to Family Office Recruitment: Key Considerations and Best Practices Introduction to Family Offices and Their Unique Recruitment Needs Understanding…Read more →
The Impact of Remote Work on Executive Recruitment in LondonThe Impact of Remote Work on Executive Recruitment in London Introduction The Evolution of Workplaces The corporate landscape in London has undergone…Read more →
Diversity and Inclusion in London’s Executive Recruitment: Progress and OpportunitiesDiversity and Inclusion in London's Executive Recruitment: Progress and Opportunities Understanding Diversity and Inclusion in Executive Recruitment The Importance of Diversity and…Read more →
The Rise of Interim Executives: Transforming Leadership Strategies for London BusinessesThe Rise of Interim Executives: Transforming Leadership Strategies for London Businesses Understanding the Interim Executive Phenomenon The Emergence of Interim Executives The…Read more →
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The Strategic Value of Executive Headhunters in Today’s Business LandscapeThe Strategic Value of Executive Headhunters in Today's Business Landscape Understanding the Role of Executive Headhunters Defining Executive Headhunters Executive headhunters, often…Read more →
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Exec Capital is a specialist executive search firm and one of the five specialist firms of FD Capital Group. We appoint CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, Managing Directors, commercial and HR leaders, non-executive directors and Senior Manager Function holders on a permanent, interim and fractional basis across the UK, from our offices in London and the West Midlands.
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