Improving the world, one appointment at a time
We're a people first partner for board and executive leadership appointments globally.
Our purpose
Redefining talent partnership for a purpose driven world.
We place exceptional people into meaningful roles where they can make sustainable, inclusive and positive impacts.
We centre Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as your talent partner.
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- Female appointments
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- People of the Global Majority appointments
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- Net Promoter Score
- 61 %
- Income from repeat clients
Global Reach
Our offices in the United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand cover appointments around the world.
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President, Heifer International
Little Rock, USA
A global and cross-sector search looking for culturally-astute leaders of large, complex, international organisations. The appointed candidate was a Singaporean non-profit CEO based in Chicago.
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Dean of the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT
Melbourne, Australia
One of the three important Head of School searches we handled for RMIT at the same time. The appointed candidate was a Professor at Queensland University of Technology.
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Head of School, Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya
A gloabl search for established school leaders with deep knowledge of the International Baccalaureate. The appointed candidate was a Canadian Headteacher with experience of school leadership in Eritrea, Thailand, Syria, and Morocco.
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Chief Executive, Primary Care International
London, UK
A complex search focusing on candidates with experience of transforming of primary healthcare systems in the Global South. The appointed candidate was a Kenyan public health leader based in the UK.
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Director of Commercial Strategy, Mandarin Oriental
A wide-ranging search for individuaks with experience of relaunching iconic properties and knowledge of the feeder markets for the UAE. The appointed candidate was overseeing a cluster of IHG Hotels in Vietnam.
Latest Insights
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AppointmentMatt Tate appointed as the new Chair of the Board for ThinkForwardMatt Tate appointed as the new Chair of the Board for ThinkForwardMatt Tate has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board for ThinkForward.
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ResourcesWhy Student Experience is Key for University LeadersWhy Student Experience is Key for University LeadersA decline in both domestic and international students enrolling in higher education, and growing concerns about the quality of student experience, are closely connected issues that have major impacts for the future of higher education in the UK. Why is student experience so important for the success of universities? And what has the market been telling us?
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ResourcesThought Leadership Report – Have we become scared of EDI?Thought Leadership Report – Have we become scared of EDI?During the summer Alyce Brogan and Usma Collins from Society’s team brought together a group of leaders from across the UK Not-For-Profit sector to discuss a provocative but important question:
Navigating the Minefield: Have we become scared of EDI?
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AppointmentVanessa Longley confirmed as the new Chair for Contact, alongside Ed Archer, Laura Godwin, and Ramandeep Kaur as Trustees.Vanessa Longley confirmed as the new Chair for Contact, alongside Ed Archer, Laura Godwin, and Ramandeep Kaur as Trustees.Contact, the charity supporting parents and carers of disabled children across the UK, has just appointed Vanessa Longley as their new Chair of the Board, as well as Ed Archer, Laura Godwin, and Ramandeep Kaur as Trustees.
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AppointmentBetter Society Capital appoints new Head of CommunicationsBetter Society Capital appoints new Head of CommunicationsHannah Millard will join Better Society Capital, the leading UK social impact investor, in summer 2024 as the new Head of Communications
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NewsSociety Leadership MovementsSociety Leadership MovementsJames Lea has relocated back to the UK with Society with Asher Lewis joining as our APAC Managing Consultant.