Executive Search

Securing leaders and teams that align, perform, and stay.

At Hunton Executive, we connect organisations with exceptional leadership talent – locally and globally. Whether you’re entering new markets, scaling operations, or strengthening your executive bench, we help you secure the leaders and the teams around them who will drive transformation and sustain success.

We don’t just place executives, we build leadership ecosystems. Our mission is to secure leaders who align, perform, and stay, delivering measurable impact today while shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

Building leadership ecosystems that last

At Hunton Executive, we don’t just place executives, we build leadership ecosystems. We partner with organisations to secure exceptional C-suite leaders and surround them with high-performing teams that create lasting impact, resilience, and growth.

Our work spans the full spectrum of leadership, including:

  • C-suite executives (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CIO, CHRO)
  • Managing Directors, General Managers, and Country Managers
  • Regional and Global Executives
  • Functional Leaders and Department Heads
  • Middle and Front-line Managers
  • Business-critical individual contributors

By strengthening leadership at every level – not just the top – we help organisations build competitive, agile, and future-ready teams. Unlike traditional search firms, we don’t simply place leaders- we build the teams and frameworks that ensure they succeed.

By creating leadership ecosystems around each appointment and integrating executive search with advisory and onboarding support we reduce the risk of mis-hire, accelerate impact, and deliver long-term value in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Proven Performance, Measurable Results

15+

countries we partner with executives and organisations in

92%

retention of placed executive leaders after 3 years

40%

faster time-to-hire than executive search competitors

80%

assignments are through referrals and repeat business

98%

first-year performance success rate

HOW WE CAN HELP

More Than a Placement – A Strategic Partnership

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Attract

Long before engaging with clients, we proactively assess potential candidates and consistently network within the industry to stay ahead of emerging leadership talent.


Hire

We maintain a global talent network spanning over 15 countries and collaborate with clients to deliver a strategic, forward-thinking approach to executive leadership search.


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DEVELOP

Our work extends well beyond attraction and selection. We provide the support systems leaders need to transition smoothly, accelerate performance, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

RETAIN

We’re more than a search firm. We’re your partners in growth. Our end-to-end services include ongoing executive coaching and organisational consulting, designed to unlock potential and drive exceptional performance.

“Many executive search firms approach things transactionally. You are simply a solution to a client’s problem. Hunton Executive sees the situation from your perspective and approaches the challenge with empathy and humanity. Her success metric is helping people to be their best and live into their potential.”

Senior Vice President, JPAC

Strategic Search. Real Impact.

Our proven executive search process combines deep industry expertise with a data-driven, scientific assessment model. We go beyond traditional recruitment methods by using advanced technology platforms that evaluate candidates on more than just skills and experience. Our behavioural assessments uncover traits that are often difficult to identify through interviews alone – helping clients make informed hiring decisions that lead to stronger cultural alignment, longer retention, and higher performance.

Backed by an extensive and trusted network in the life sciences and healthcare industries, we are well-positioned to identify and engage top leadership talent. We have built long-standing relationships that allow us to attract and connect with high-calibre executives, leaders and managers who may not be actively seeking new roles but are open to the right opportunity.

A Smarter Way to Search

At Hunton Executive, our strength lies in the structure and precision of our methodology. Every engagement is driven by a clearly defined, end-to-end process that leaves nothing to chance – from strategic discovery and market mapping to candidate evaluation, placement, and onboarding. Our approach combines analytical rigour with human insight, ensuring that every recommendation is backed by evidence, aligned with your business strategy, and tailored to your organisational culture. With robust tools, behavioural assessments, and a deep understanding of leadership dynamics, we bring clarity and confidence to even the most complex executive hires. It’s this level of discipline and diligence that consistently delivers leaders who don’t just meet expectations – they exceed them.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Our focus is to attract, recruit, and retain only the highest quality executive talent into your business to inspire your people, strengthen your business performance, and accelerate your growth". - Vanessa Meikle

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