Business Details
29 Years
experience
Global Executive Search & Leadership Recruitment Experts
Established in 1997, we are a leading global executive search firm specialising in the investment industry. Our retained search model combines strategic direction with a global perspective to identify impactful talent for our clients. With offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong, we leverage 25+ years of sector-specific expertise and a network spanning 70+ cities worldwide. Our consultants hold specialist knowledge in investment management, private equity, and real assets, delivering tailored solutions through a rigorous process underpinned by deep market insight. We prioritise long-term partnerships, aligning with clients who share our commitment to ethical practices and positive societal impact.Our team of 30+ professionals includes certified experts in leadership assessment and diversity recruitment. We integrate advisory services into every search, focusing on board-level, C-suite, and specialist roles across asset classes. Our success is measured by the sustained growth and innovation our placements drive within client organisations. Backed by a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, we maintain transparency throughout our process, ensuring alignment with client values and objectives.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Advisory
Talent Acquisition
Board Appointments
Diversity Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years' experience in investment industry executive search
- Our consultants specialise in asset management, private equity, and real assets
- We maintain a global network spanning 70+ cities
- Our team includes certified Hogan assessment and diversity recruitment experts
- We integrate advisory services into every retained search assignment
Services
Executive Search
Our retained executive search service identifies transformative leaders for investment industry organisations. We specialise in board-level and C-suite appointments across private equity, asset management, and real estate sectors. Our process combines global market intelligence with rigorous candidate evaluation to ensure strategic alignment with client objectives. With a 25-year track record, we deliver placements that drive long-term organisational success through tailored search strategies.
Leadership Advisory
We provide strategic counsel on leadership development and succession planning for investment firms. Our advisory services address organisational culture, team dynamics, and executive performance challenges. By combining industry expertise with psychometric assessment tools, we help clients optimise leadership effectiveness and prepare for future talent needs while maintaining compliance with governance standards.
Diversity Recruitment
Our dedicated diversity recruitment initiatives help clients build inclusive leadership teams across the investment sector. We implement proven strategies to broaden talent pipelines, including partnerships with diversity-focused organisations and unconscious bias training for hiring managers. This approach ensures representation across gender, ethnicity, and professional backgrounds while maintaining rigorous competency standards for all placements.
Board Appointments
We specialise in identifying non-executive and executive directors for investment industry boards. Our candidates possess governance expertise and sector-specific knowledge to guide strategic decision-making. The process includes assessing board composition requirements, conducting global candidate searches, and facilitating interviews to ensure alignment with corporate governance principles and stakeholder expectations.
Talent Acquisition
Our talent acquisition service addresses niche leadership requirements in investment management. We recruit for roles such as chief investment officers, portfolio managers, and ESG specialists. Using sector-specific networks and proprietary databases, we identify professionals with proven track records in asset allocation, risk management, and regulatory compliance to meet evolving industry demands.
People
Charles Dore
Co-Managing Partner
Co-founder with 25+ years' executive search experience in the investment industry. Holds a BA in Business Studies and Hogan leadership assessment certification. Relocated to New York in 2007 to expand the firm's global presence.
Charlie Kershaw
Co-Managing Partner
Specialises in private equity and credit manager searches. Former Heidrick & Struggles consultant with a finance degree from Manchester University. Leads C-suite appointments across investment management firms globally.
Andrew Fein
Partner
Head of North American Real Estate Practice with expertise in REITs and institutional investors. Previously principal at Heidrick & Struggles. Holds a University of Wisconsin-Madison degree and oversees senior leadership placements.
Arthur Barrington-Ward
Partner
Asset management specialist with experience leading searches across global strategies. Former Hutton Consulting partner. Trained Hogan assessment provider with a SOAS University of London degree in Social Anthropology.
Bettina Fang
CFO
Certified Public Accountant managing financial operations. Former SierraConstellation Partners VP with a Baruch College business administration degree. Oversees financial strategy and compliance for the firm's global operations.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on the investment industry, including private equity, asset management, real estate, and hedge funds.
Do you operate globally?
Yes, we have offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong, with placements across 70+ cities worldwide.
What leadership levels do you cover?
We specialise in board-level, C-suite, and senior leadership roles across investment sectors.
How do you ensure diversity in placements?
We implement unconscious bias training, maintain diverse candidate pipelines, and partner with organisations like 100 Women in Finance.
Can you handle urgent recruitment needs?
While we prioritise thorough processes, we can expedite searches for critical leadership vacancies.
How do you assess candidate suitability?
We use Hogan personality assessments, industry-specific evaluations, and in-depth competency interviews.
Reviews (1)
Tom Tustain
Nov 10, 2019
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The service was quick and that's all I can say which is good. The steaks came out super quick for a med fillet. It was found upon cutting into it that it was rare. The fries were also cold. The wine though, not too shabby
