What is Executive Search?
Executive search is a specialised branch of recruitment, closely aligned to management consultancy. The service is deployed to identify and attract candidates for senior level
November 23, 2021
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Technology and digital is driving change, particularly Edtech, at an unprecedented rate. Amazing leadership talent exists through the right executive search. People are waiting to make a difference, if offered the right opportunity.
There are many mission driven companies looking to make a real impact. Waiting for the right talent to execute on their vision. Sienna Edge makes that connection.
We align mission and culture with execution. Because we connect the very best in edtech leadership with outstanding opportunities, the result is positive social impact.
Applying best practice to every executive search mandate, we provide clients with an exceptional shortlist of talent. Always aligned to their unique requirements. We do this whilst constantly evolving our methodology and innovative search processes.
Recent successful mandates include VP of Sales North America, Finance Director, Global Head of Communications and UK Country Manager.
We work across Europe, America and Australasia.
Despite its digitally-confident audience, education has been typically behind the curve in terms of technology adoption. This is especially true in the classroom.
Disruption in the education sector due to Covid has shone a spotlight into the use of technology for remote learning. It has also changed the methodology by which education can be delivered.
Sienna Edge can help companies at the cutting edge of these fields find technology leadership to deliver innovation and commercial pioneers and evangelists to deliver growth.
SaaS business is disrupting and challenging every aspect of how we undertake our lives. As a result, how we deliver services.
This includes established organisations moving towards a subscription-based model, for instance.
Sienna Edge understands SaaS. It partners with high growth companies to recruit outstanding leaders to mission critical commercial and operational seats.
The clear mission of Sienna Edge is to work with organisations who are aligned culturally, socially and creatively.
Positive social impact can be achieved through technology via a multitude of different channels, processes and delivery methods.
Sienna Edge are experts in recruiting exceptional technology leadership talent committed to delivering to all commercial and social KPIs.
We are retained by our clients for our ability to locate exceptional leadership talent aligned to their mission. This always starts with “The Deep Dive”.
An exhaustive search is undertaken to identify outstanding talent able to execute on the remit. This will consist of identifying circa 150 highly qualified candidates to approach, depending on the nature of the position.
Candidates are approached and interviewed for interest and relevancy. Because of this, the research team goes far beyond a cursory review of a candidate’s digital footprint. We really understand a candidate’s journey and career aspirations.
We use the latest practices in qualitative psychological assessment to provide a complete picture.
As an company we are constantly looking to provide insight and innovation into the world of executive search. AND the type of leadership required for organisations committed to social impact.
This is achieved through our insight series. We are constantly challenging the accepted processes of executive search. We provide new ways of analysing executive leadership in the ever evolving cutting-edge digital world.
Executive search is a specialised branch of recruitment, closely aligned to management consultancy. The service is deployed to identify and attract candidates for senior level
There are two methods, not necessarily mutually exclusive, that hiring managers can arrive at decisions. Gut reactions from interviewers The first is a gut level
When assessing candidates for a senior leadership hire two main criteria are predominantly deployed. Does the candidate have the requisite experience aligned to this role?
Sienna Edge is a boutique high-end retained search practice. We have a wealth of experience recruiting leadership talent. We deliver social impact across Technology, Education and Professional Services
Managing partner Paul Malone has a long and impressive record of enabling fast-growth EdTech companies based in Europe and North America to achieve their goals.
Paul brings a deep understanding of the digital education market, integrating this with a twenty-year track record in senior leadership search.
We make a point of ensuring transparency with all our fees and charging structure.
Our fee for all retained work is based on a third of the candidate’s first year annual compensation. This is paid in three instalments. The first upon commencement of an agreed search strategy. The second progress fee upon delivery of an approved shortlist of candidates for interview. And the final progress fee when the successful candidate starts.
All retained searches have a twelve-month guarantee. In the unlikely event that the initial placement is not successful we will undertake the search again at no further cost.
Fareham Business Centre Ltd
Funtley Court
19 Funtley Hill,
Fareham, Hampshire,
PO16 7UY
Telephone: 020 3930 8277
Email: talent@siennaedge.com