WILSON GROUP / 02 / LEADERSHIP & PEOPLE
Wilson Search appoints chairs, non-executives, chief executives and senior leadership teams for owner-managed, private equity-backed and listed businesses. Considered search for consequential roles.
DISCUSS AN APPOINTMENT ↗340+
board and senior appointments
97%
still in role after two years
11 wks
average brief to accepted offer
89%
of searches closed from first shortlist
MEASURED RESULTS
RETENTION
97%
of appointees still in post two years on, against an industry norm nearer 70%.
PERFORMANCE
+24%
average EBITDA growth in the first two years under a Wilson-appointed CEO.
BREADTH
48%
of final shortlists include candidates from outside the client's sector.
DIVERSITY
52%
of board appointments in the last three years went to women or ethnic-minority leaders.
WHAT WE DO
Every search is led by a partner from first brief to the appointee's first hundred days.
Chairs, NEDs and committee chairs who strengthen governance and add perspective.
Chief executives, CFOs, COOs and CTOs for moments of growth, change or succession.
Management teams built around a value-creation plan, alongside private equity partners.
Independent assessment of existing teams before a deal, a restructure or a succession.
CASE STUDIES · ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES
HEALTHCARE · PRIVATE EQUITY-BACKED
The investor needed a board ready for exit. We appointed both roles in parallel within one quarter.
10 wks
both roles filled
2.8×
exit multiple
100%
retained post-deal
FAMILY BUSINESS · RETAIL
A sensitive succession. We ran a confidential search and supported the family through the transition.
+19%
like-for-like sales
4 yrs
and still in role
3
further hires made
CLIENT ENDORSEMENTS · ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES
“Joseph understood our board before he'd met half of them. The chair Wilson Search found for us has been transformational, and the process was the most thorough I've seen in thirty years.”
“The team at Wilsons handled a very personal decision for our family with real care. Four years on, our CEO is the best appointment we've ever made.”
“We've used Wilson Search across six portfolio companies. They're our first call for any leadership role that really matters.”
“Wilson Search shortlisted people we'd never have found ourselves. Our new CTO has transformed the technology function in eighteen months.”
“Joseph and the team at Wilsons were honest, rigorous and fast. Three senior hires in a single quarter, and every one of them has delivered.”
Every conversation is confidential. Tell us about the role and we'll tell you honestly how we'd approach it.