Executive Search

We find the outstanding executive talent for your leadership team.

We find the outstanding executive talent for your leadership team. From MD, CFO, COO, CPO- right up to CEO - our experienced Executive Search offering is most suitable for situations where precision, thoroughness and discretion take precedence over speed. Following our 8 step process below, we will deliver you a detailed search of your entire marketplace in order to identify and attract the ‘A* grade’ talents who are capable of transforming businesses, rather than simply filling roles.

Our Executive Search process typically takes between 8 and 12 weeks. During this time, we provide clients with: fortnightly updates, detailed data reports, feedback on their employer brand, diversity and inclusion strategy and data, and a detailed 2,000 word summary on each candidate we feel is suitable. This will include not just their professional expertise and credentials, but also their motivations and personal values. Having been retained by over 220 clients in 2021 alone, we can lay claim to being the trusted go-to Executive Search partner for the UK and USA start-up and scale-up community.

How we work

Our process has both client and candidate needs at the heart of it.

1
Discovery

Understanding your culture and strategy to create an engaging job description.

2
Research

Comprehensive 14-day research period and mapping of your marketplace.

3
Headhunting

Using our network and bespoke SaaS tools to identify the best prospective talent.

4
Screening

Face to face interviews with each candidate to assess technical, experience and culture fit.

5
Presentation

In-depth longlist search report accompanied by detailed candidate profiles.

6
Interviews

Working together to schedule interviews and gather detailed feedback.

7
Offer

Management of the offer and negotiation process.

8
Post-offer care

Regular contact with candidate and client to ensure the best long-term outcome.

Our services

Team Harmonic

Experts. Dedicated to you.

Our team combines deep expertise with a down-to-earth approach, working closely with you to make every stage of your search simple and rewarding.

Chris Short
Head of Community

Chris works with some of the fastest-growing SaaS businesses in the US, supplying the Finance and Operations teams they need to scale effectively. Chris has a real affinity for start-ups and a great understanding of the challenges that they typically face as they transition to multi-million dollar success stories.

When Chris isn’t working, you can find him trying out a new bar or restaurant, or planning his next trip away.

Mandy Brenner
Community Analyst

Mandy joined the Harmonic Executive team following her graduation from Harvard University, where she competed as a Division 1 swimmer and fell in love with the city of Boston. She specializes in placing high-impact leaders across sales, revenue, and go-to-market roles within VC and PE-backed start-ups and scale-ups in the tech sector. Passionate about creating lasting relationships and helping leaders build world-class commercial teams, she works closely with clients to drive and support rapid, sustainable growth.

Originally from Southern California, she has since traded surfing and long walks on the beach for line dancing in downtown Boston and strolls along the Charles River. Whether in the water or in the workplace, Mandy thrives on building momentum and now channels that same energy into helping clients build winning teams.

Ed Naish
Head of Community

With multiple years of recruitment experience, Ed heads up Harmonic’s Interim offering. He works across multiple growth sectors placing contractors ranging from Finance Executives to Transformation specialists.

As our resident music aficionado, music plays an important part in Ed’s life. He boasts a large vinyl collection and loves going to gigs and festivals. Ed also loves exploring some of London’s best pubs and restaurants with his friends.

Charlie Walker
Founder & CEO

Charlie is the Founder and Managing Director at Harmonic. He has sixteen years in Search and Recruitment (with the prematurely grey hairs to show it) and leads on our Executive Search offering for clients seeking CEO, CFO or COO-level hires. Charlie is a judge for the British Business Awards, is the youngest recipient of the ‘Recruitment International Entrepreneur of the Year’ and holds the staffing and recruitment industry record for the ‘Sunday Times International Track 200’ (#5).

A failed musician and DJ (Charlie was in a band previously with Riz Ahmed of Rogue One / Sound of Metal Fame), he retains a massive passion for the arts and the UK and USA start-up scene. He is Board Advisor to Impact start-up accelerator: Unrest. He is a proud father to his 2 daughters, Iris and Cleo.

Fin Glanvill
Co-founder & Director

Fin, originally from Edinburgh, has nearly 10 years of experience in the Recruitment industry. Currently leading teams across London, Manchester and the United States, he focuses predominantly on Senior hires into the VC Backed Tech start-up space.

Living in Boston, he is a proud Dad and has an encyclopedic knowledge of 90’s Italian football.

Dan Cohen
Senior Community Manager

Dan was always the kid in class with the biggest packed-lunch. So when he joined Harmonic, it was no surprise that he started a campaign to support the Food and Beverage industry in supplying the best Finance, Operations and Supply Chain hires.

As Harmonic’s chief foodie, Dan not only understands the skills required to work within the industry, but also the passion, creativity and values which clients expect.

When he’s not exploring the latest businesses and products in the food and drink sector, Dan enjoys music, going to festivals and spending time on the East Kent Coast.

Dan Walker
Senior Community Search Analyst

Dan joined Harmonic fresh out of university. He works within the executive search team, specialising in placing the best executive finance talent into start-ups and scale-ups within a variety of sectors in the UK.

Outside of the office you will find Dan watching football, supporting his beloved Liverpool or finding new bars in London to have a pint of Guinness.

Our track record

The team at Harmonic were brilliant, I needed a CFO for a scaling start up, and quickly. They were patient, listened to the company’s needs and turned the role around very quickly. The service was great, and I would highly recommend.
Rob Fowler
CEO, Volta Trucks

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Our services

We help you build a team that grows with your business.

Executive Search

We find the outstanding executive talent for your leadership team.

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Permanent

We carefully select the candidates for your organisation to ensure you get the best long-term outcome.

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Interim

When you need candidates with specialist skills at short notice.

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Coaching

Led by a former CFO/COO, we provide advice and mentoring to professionals who are looking to upskill.

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Fractional CFO

For companies that require the expertise and knowledge of a CFO, but don’t require them full-time.

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