Retained Search
Targeted search engagements for high-impact mandates.
Built for situations where alignment, discretion, and precision matter most.
Built for critical hires
Retained engagements are structured around mandates where the stakes are higher, the search is more targeted, and the process requires a deeper level of partnership.
These searches are often tied to leadership transitions, strategic growth, confidential replacement, or highly specialized capability gaps.
Our role is not simply to introduce candidates – but to shape and manage the process from definition through close.
A focused process
Every retained search begins with a detailed understanding of the organization, mandate, reporting structure, and market context.
From there, we build a targeted search strategy centered around direct engagement – identifying and approaching talent aligned not only in capability, but in trajectory, leadership style, and long-term fit.
The process is structured, selective, and intentionally narrow.
Common retained mandates
- Communications Leadership
- Corporate Affairs
- Investor Relations Leadership
- Head of PR / Media Relations
- Brand & Marketing Leadership
- Agency Leadership
- Strategic Growth & Client Leadership
- Specialized Communications & Advisory Roles
Discuss a mandate
For organizations navigating high-impact hiring decisions, retained search provides a more focused and structured approach to the market.