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Exec Capital’s blog offers insights and news relevant to senior executives and professionals in finance, recruitment, and leadership. The blog covers a variety of topics aimed at executives, particularly those looking for or transitioning into high-level roles such as Managing Directors (MDs), CEOs, and other C-suite positions.
Key themes include:
Leadership and Executive Recruitment: Posts discuss strategies for executive CV crafting, interview tips for C-suite roles, and the importance of personal branding for executives.
Private Equity and Financial Services: The blog often covers topics on private equity recruitment, investment management, and compliance challenges, reflecting the firm’s close work with businesses involved in M&A and fundraising.
Technological Trends: There’s a focus on how advancements like AI and blockchain are reshaping industries, particularly for roles like Chief Money Laundering Officers and those in financial services.
Sector-Specific Insights: The blog also delves into areas such as sustainable investing, market volatility, and salary comparisons in London’s finance sector, catering to both businesses and professionals within these fields.
This blog serves as a resource for executives to stay updated on industry trends and best practices for leadership and career advancement
The Director's and C-Suite Blog
Fractional COO: Streamlining Operations Without Full-Time Cost
Fractional COO: Streamlining Operations Without Full-Time Cost Understanding the Fractional COO Concept Defining the Fractional COO A Fractional Chief Operating …
How to Evaluate Candidates for a Fractional CEO Position
How to Evaluate Candidates for a Fractional CEO Position Introduction to Fractional CEO Roles Understanding the Concept of a Fractional …
The Role of a Fractional CMO in UK Professional Services Firms
The Role of a Fractional CMO in UK Professional Services Firms Introduction to Strategic Leadership in Professional Services Understanding Strategic …
How to Build a Fractional C-Suite Framework That Scales
How to Build a Fractional C-Suite Framework That Scales Introduction to Fractional C-Suite Frameworks Understanding the Concept of Fractional C-Suite …
Why a Fractional CFO Might Be the Smart Choice Post-Funding
Why a Fractional CFO Might Be the Smart Choice Post-Funding Overview of Post-Funding Challenges for Businesses Securing funding is a …
How Fractional COOs Help Navigate Rapid Operational Change
How Fractional COOs Help Navigate Rapid Operational Change Introduction to Fractional COOs Definition and role of a fractional COO A …
Fractional CIO for SMEs: When Limited Budget Meets Big Tech Needs
Fractional CIO for SMEs: When Limited Budget Meets Big Tech Needs Introduction Overview of the challenges SMEs face in balancing …
The Growing Demand for Fractional CMO Roles in Tech Firms
The Growing Demand for Fractional CMO Roles in Tech Firms Understanding the Fractional CMO Role Defining the Fractional CMO The …
Top KPIs to Measure Success of a Fractional Executive Hire
Top KPIs to Measure Success of a Fractional Executive Hire Introduction to Fractional Executives Definition and Role Fractional executives are …
What Does a Fractional CEO Actually Do in a Mid-Market Firm?
What Does a Fractional CEO Actually Do in a Mid-Market Firm? Introduction to Fractional Leadership Defining Fractional Leadership Fractional leadership …
The ROI of Bringing in a Fractional CFO for Short-Term Goals
The ROI of Bringing in a Fractional CFO for Short-Term Goals Introduction to Financial Efficiency and ROI Understanding Financial Efficiency …
When to Hire a Fractional CIO: A Strategic Timing Guide
When to Hire a Fractional CIO: A Strategic Timing Guide Understanding the Role of a Fractional CIO Defining a Fractional …
EXEC Capital works closely with our clients to identify their needs, creating a close working relationship between businesses and our team of talented MDs and CEOs. Our recruitment service allows you to find the perfect candidate on either a part-time, interim or full time basis.
Our blog covers news items of interest to our clients and candidates looking for their next senior finance roles. EXEC Capital works closely with PE houses and specialises in helping business with their Private Equity Fund raising.
Many of our blog posts cover topics that our team gets involved with on a day to day basis, such as Corporate Finance and increasingly Financial Services as more of our clients are based in the City of London or are involved in M&A activity of some shape or form.
We curate a list of candidates that are hand selected for your company with the skills and experience you need to scale your business. Visit our how we work page to learn more about our approach.
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Reference guides for boards and nomination committees approaching senior appointments at FCA-regulated firms — regulatory process, governance and sector guidance.
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The FCA approval process, governance documentation and personal accountability obligations that apply to every senior manager function appointment.
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Sector-specific guidance on executive and NED appointments at insurance companies, asset managers, payment institutions and Consumer Duty firms.
Looking to appoint a senior manager at an FCA-regulated firm? Adrian Lawrence FCA leads every regulated firm mandate personally.
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