Business Details
25 Years
experience
Executive Search Services for Consulting Leaders
Chapter 1 Search is a boutique executive search firm established in 2001, specialising in senior appointments within consulting and corporate transformation across Europe. Our team of highly experienced directors brings over 20 years of industry expertise, having previously built and scaled Talisman IS into a pan-European operation before its acquisition by Penna PLC. We focus on delivering retained searches for world-class consulting firms and corporates seeking leadership talent in new sectors, geographies, and capabilities. Our approach combines deep market knowledge with a commitment to understanding client cultures, ensuring efficient candidate filtering and brand representation. With a track record of long-standing client partnerships, we consistently deliver referenceable results through our extensive consulting network.Our directors remain actively involved in client projects, maintaining hands-on expertise in digital transformation, business strategy, and leadership recruitment. Recognised for professionalism and discernment, we have served as a preferred search partner for organisations like Baringa Partners, Capgemini Consulting, and Ernst & Young LLP. Our success is built on a philosophy of bringing commitment, value, and results to every engagement. We operate across Europe, supporting strategic growth initiatives through exceptional talent acquisition.
Services
Executive Search
Senior Appointments
Corporate Transformation
Consulting Recruitment
Leadership Recruitment
Talent Acquisition
Boutique Search Firm
Pan-European Recruitment
Digital Transformation Recruitment
Strategic Growth Initiatives
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in consulting sector recruitment
- Our directors established Chapter 1 after scaling a 100-person European operation
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with top consulting firms
- We specialise in retained searches for senior-level transformation roles
- Our team has delivered successful appointments for Capgemini and Baringa Partners
What people say
Professional, insightful
Excellent candidates
Highly recommend
Quickly and effectively
Strategic relationship
Services
Executive Search
We specialise in identifying senior executives for consulting firms and corporates across Europe. Our retained search process focuses on cultural alignment and strategic capability matching. With directors actively involved in every project, we deliver candidates who meet both technical requirements and organisational values.
Corporate Transformation
Our expertise covers leadership appointments for organisations undergoing sector or capability transitions. We source executives with proven experience in digital transformation, operational restructuring, and strategic market expansion across European markets.
Consulting Recruitment
We provide targeted recruitment solutions for consulting firms seeking specialists in management, technology, and strategy advisory roles. Our deep industry network ensures access to high-calibre professionals with sector-specific expertise across Europe.
Senior Appointments
Our retained search model focuses on C-suite and director-level roles within professional services. We combine market intelligence with rigorous candidate assessment to deliver leaders who drive organisational success and cultural continuity.
Talent Acquisition
We develop tailored acquisition strategies for firms expanding their European operations. Our process includes market mapping, competitor analysis, and targeted outreach to secure professionals with specific technical and leadership capabilities.
People
Richard Casey
Director
Richard has 35+ years in executive search, co-founding Chapter 1 after scaling Talisman IS across Europe. He focuses on client projects, delivering retained searches for consulting leaders.
Jane Warner
Director
Jane co-founded Chapter 1 following her leadership role at Talisman IS. She specialises in pan-European retained searches for senior consulting professionals and transformation leaders.
Victoria Melbourne
Director
Victoria has 15+ years at Chapter 1, focusing on digital transformation and business strategy appointments across Europe. She combines market insight with candidate assessment expertise.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Europe, supporting consulting firms and corporates with leadership appointments in major business centres.
What makes you different from other search firms?
Our directors have hands-on consulting industry experience and maintain active involvement in every search assignment.
How do you ensure cultural fit?
We conduct in-depth organisational analysis and candidate assessments to align values, leadership style, and strategic vision.
What types of roles do you fill?
We specialise in senior-level appointments including C-suite roles, practice leaders, and transformation specialists.
Can you handle urgent recruitment needs?
While we focus on retained searches, our established network enables rapid response to critical leadership requirements.
