Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Employment Solutions in London
Established in 2003, we are a global specialist in growth advisory and executive search solutions for professional services firms. With over two decades of industry expertise, our team combines market insights and tailored frameworks to deliver strategies that drive differentiation, secure top-tier talent, and enable future-ready capabilities. Our services span brand perception, commercial strategy, competitor analysis, leadership consulting, and large-scale senior hiring programs.Operating across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we work alongside leading firms to navigate disruption and achieve bold strategic goals. Our principled, resourceful, and driven approach ensures clients receive actionable insights and measurable results that go beyond conventional expectations.
Services
Brand Perception
Commercial Strategy
Competitor Analysis
Executive Search
Leadership Consulting
Elevate Programs
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in professional services consulting
- Our global reach spans the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
- We combine market insights with tailored frameworks for actionable strategies
- Our team includes former HR professionals and executive search experts
- We deliver measurable results through principled and resourceful approaches
Services
Executive Search
We identify and secure market-leading talent for senior roles in professional services firms. Our approach combines industry expertise with targeted networking to find candidates with the right strategic vision. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of leadership requirements and organisational culture.
Commercial Strategy
We transform growth ideas into actionable strategies through market analysis and competitive benchmarking. Our consultants help firms identify new opportunities while addressing operational challenges. Clients receive tailored roadmaps that align with their specific business objectives and market position.
Competitor Analysis
We provide detailed insights into competitor activities and market trends to inform strategic decision-making. Our analysis covers service offerings, pricing models, and client relationships. This enables firms to refine their positioning and capitalise on competitive gaps.
Leadership Consulting
We help organisations build leadership capabilities and implement cultural transformations. Our consultants work with executive teams to develop strategic vision and improve decision-making processes. Clients gain practical tools for driving sustainable change.
Brand Perception
We help firms understand and enhance their brand image through client research and market analysis. Our strategies improve client connections and differentiate businesses in competitive markets. Clients receive actionable recommendations to strengthen their market presence.
People
Andrew Gray
Founder & CEO
Andrew founded eg.1 in 2003 after six years at Arthur Andersen and subsequent roles at European boutique and global executive search firms. He leads sales activities and the Professional Services practice, combining strategic human capital expertise with industry insights.
Qing Mak
Director, Growth Advisory
Qing leads the Growth Advisory service line, delivering market insights and senior talent acquisition solutions. With an MSc from LSE, she specialises in competitor analysis and go-to-market strategies for global professional services firms across financial services and private sectors.
Steve Skeates
Chairman
Steve joined eg.1 in 2018 with over 20 years' executive search experience. He has grown and successfully exited an executive search business, bringing boardroom strategy expertise and P&L management skills to support clients' leadership and organisational development needs.
Dominic Briance
Director, Executive Search
Dominic has 12 years' experience in senior-level executive search and leadership development. An accredited GCologist, he helps organisations understand leadership impact and potential, working globally across multiple industries to build effective leadership teams.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on professional services firms, including technology, financial services, audit, tax, and advisory sectors globally.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous assessment process combines industry expertise with psychometric tools like The GC Index to evaluate leadership potential and cultural fit.
What geographic regions do you cover?
We operate across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific with local market knowledge in each region.
How do you approach competitor analysis?
We combine quantitative market data with qualitative insights from industry professionals to provide actionable competitive intelligence.
What makes your leadership consulting different?
Our consultants have direct experience in professional services leadership roles, providing practical solutions grounded in real-world challenges.
