Business Details
21 Years
experience
Global Executive Search Solutions
Established in 2005, Mackenzie Stuart has redefined executive search by delivering bespoke, industry-specialist recruitment solutions. Our global presence spans every major industry, with expertise in placing leadership talent across The Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. We combine a 17-year track record with a network of 200+ consultants and offices in key markets to address critical human capital challenges. Our success stems from deep client partnerships, sector-specific insights, and a commitment to transforming organisations through strategic talent acquisition. We serve clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to innovative startups, maintaining rigorous standards in candidate quality and service delivery. Our values of adaptability, transparency, and consistency underpin every search assignment, while our investment in technology and professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry.With a focus on sectors including healthcare, industrial, life sciences, and consumer markets, we provide tailored solutions that align with evolving business needs. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in executive search, supported by specialist consultants with technical expertise in niche markets. We measure success through client achievements, candidate satisfaction, and our ability to facilitate organisational growth through strategic appointments. This approach has solidified our reputation as one of the world's leading executive search firms, trusted by both established enterprises and emerging businesses.
Services
Executive Search
Professional Search
Technical Search
RPO
Consumer Sector Recruitment
Healthcare Recruitment
Industrial Sector Search
Life Sciences Recruitment
Ingredients Sector Search
Medical Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of expertise in global executive search assignments
- Our consultants specialise in niche industries including life sciences and healthcare
- We maintain a network of 200+ consultants across 10 international offices
- Our tailored approach combines sector-specific insights with strategic talent mapping
- We partner with both Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leadership talent for board-level and C-suite positions. We specialise in complex assignments requiring industry-specific expertise across global markets. With a 17-year track record, we combine rigorous candidate assessment with strategic market insights to deliver transformative appointments that align with organisational objectives.
Professional Search
We source middle to upper-level management professionals for critical organisational roles. Our consultants leverage an extensive global network to identify candidates with proven leadership capabilities and sector-specific experience. This service focuses on delivering strategic hires that drive operational excellence and business growth across diverse industries.
Technical Search
Our technical search service targets niche markets requiring deep industry knowledge and specialist skills. Consultants with technical expertise in fields like chemicals, healthcare, and engineering conduct targeted candidate searches. We maintain relationships with technical professionals across global markets to secure experts who deliver measurable business impact.
RPO
We provide fully outsourced recruitment solutions tailored to clients' operational needs. This service combines strategic workforce planning with scalable resourcing models to optimise talent acquisition processes. Our RPO solutions support organisations in achieving consistent hiring outcomes while maintaining flexibility across varying business cycles and market conditions.
People
Dominic Paglia
Group Director
Recognised industry leader in financial services search with 17 years' experience at Mackenzie Stuart. Specialises in board-level appointments including CFOs and corporate finance executives. Holds P&L responsibility for a 25m+ turnover international group.
Nichola Howarth
Director
Joined as graduate in 2014, progressed to director level. Oversees day-to-day operations and leads consumer, ingredients, and life sciences divisions. Known for delivering high-quality executive search services to global ingredients companies.
Nick Jenkins
Group Director
Executive search professional with 17 years' experience. Led business expansion from 17 to 200+ employees. Created twelve new executive search businesses within the group. Completed multiple successful business sales and acquisitions.
Will Peeke-Vout
Director
Leeds University graduate with decade-long tenure at Mackenzie Stuart. Focuses on industrial sector searches across energy, manufacturing, and private equity. Member of board responsible for strategic development and global operations.
David Slater
CFO
Chief financial officer with 20+ years' experience in SME finance. Oversees group reporting and financial strategy. Previously held senior finance roles in multiple organisations. Joined Mackenzie Stuart in 2022 to support continued growth initiatives.
Questions
What executive search services do you offer?
We provide executive search, professional search, technical search, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services tailored to specific industry sectors.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We operate across healthcare, industrial, life sciences, consumer, ingredients, medical, and energy sectors with specialist consultant expertise.
How does your global presence benefit clients?
Our international offices and consultant network enable access to top-tier talent across The Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific markets.
What makes your approach different from other firms?
We combine sector-specific expertise with strategic talent mapping and a collaborative client partnership model to deliver transformative appointments.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We maintain rigorous assessment processes and leverage our global network of 200+ consultants to identify candidates with proven leadership capabilities.
