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About FG Executive Search

FG Executive Search is a specialist executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on senior appointments across financial services, private equity and growth-stage organisations.
 

For over three decades, we have advised boards, founders and investors on critical C-suite, board and senior leadership hires that shape enterprise value, governance and long-term growth.
 

Our philosophy is simple: when dealing with people, less is more.
 

We deliberately restrict our client base to ensure access to the broadest cross-section of competitor talent, while investing the time required to understand each organisation’s culture, strategy and commercial objectives.
 

By serving a highly select group of clients, we deliver leadership that fits, leads and lasts.

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Who We Work With​

 

We work directly with:

 

  • Founders and CEOs strengthening executive teams

  • Private equity partners supporting portfolio growth

  • Boards planning succession and governance evolution

  • Senior leaders navigating strategic transition


Our work is relationship-led and built on repeat mandates and trusted referrals.

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Our Approach

 

Every leadership appointment carries distinct strategic implications. No two mandates are identical.

We approach each search afresh, applying a structured methodology supported by sector insight, commercial experience and rigorous assessment.

 

Our edge lies in the combination of executive search expertise, corporate finance background and corporate law experience - enabling us to operate with board-level fluency and commercial judgement.

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Our Six-Stage Search Methodology

1. Strategic Definition

We begin by clarifying the commercial objectives, cultural dynamics and leadership capabilities required.

 

This ensures alignment between business strategy and candidate profile.

2. Market Mapping & Targeted Outreach

We conduct detailed research across defined talent pools, engaging discreetly with individuals who meet both technical and leadership criteria.

3. Human Assessment

Drawing on decades of executive search and transactional experience, we assess capability, motivation, track record and long-term alignment.

4. Structured Evaluation

Where appropriate, we incorporate behavioural and psychometric assessment tools to strengthen decision-making and ensure cultural fit.

5. Offer Structuring & Negotiation

We advise on compensation strategy and lead negotiations with discretion, often structuring complex remuneration packages including equity participation.

6. Transition Support

Leadership transitions are sensitive. We guide both client and candidate through acceptance, resignation and early integration to ensure stability at a critical moment.

Our Track Record

 

Over three decades, we have delivered senior appointments across sell-side and buy-side environments, as well as private equity-backed and investor-led businesses.
 

Representative mandates include:
 

  • Regional Head of Corporate Finance

  • Head of Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Head of TMT Corporate Finance

  • Managing Director, Consumer Coverage

  • Director, Financial Institutions Group

  • Managing Director, Private Equity

  • Private Equity Director

  • CFO, Private Equity-Backed Business

  • Partner, Corporate Tax

  • Director, Transaction Services

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We have negotiated seven-figure compensation structures, guaranteed bonuses and equity arrangements aligned with investor and board expectations.

 

Our work reflects the trust placed in our judgement and discretion at the most senior levels.​

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Human Judgement, Supported by Advanced Research

 

Executive search at this level requires more than access, it requires insight.

 

Our delivery model combines experienced human judgement with sophisticated research capability, including advanced search CRM systems, AI-enhanced tools and private equity intelligence databases.

 

This integration enables comprehensive market visibility while maintaining the discretion essential to senior mandates.

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Considering a Leadership Appointment?

 

Executive hiring decisions shape culture, governance and long-term performance.
 

If you are evaluating a senior appointment or succession mandate, we welcome a confidential conversation.

 

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