EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Leadership Appointments with Lasting Impact
At Veredus, we specialise in finding and placing senior leaders who drive progress, shape strategy, and elevate organisations. Our Executive Search and Selection services are tailored, discreet and underpinned by deep sector knowledge and rigorous assessment. We work in true partnership with clients – understanding the culture, challenges and future ambitions of your organisation to identify leaders who do more than just fit the brief – they fulfil the potential of the role.
THE BENEFITS OF EXECUTIVE SEARCH
HOW EXECUTIVE SEARCH CAN BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS
The right senior hire has the potential to transform your organisation. Our executive search process ensures that you appoint with confidence – backed by insight, psychometric rigour and a comprehensive understanding of your sector.
We go beyond the CV to uncover candidates’ motivations, leadership style and strategic fit – helping you make appointments that lead to meaningful, long-term results. Whether you’re recruiting a CEO, board-level leader or specialist executive, we work as an extension of your team to deliver lasting value.
The proof of our success can be seen in the fact that 96% of all Veredus executive search campaigns appoint first time. Veredus has built detailed and diverse market maps across all professions, sectors and regions in the UK and overseas.
An audit of Veredus appointments conducted in Spring 2023 concluded that 57% of all appointed candidates for the last five years came from underrepresented groups.
OUR SEARCH PROCESS
THE BRIEF
A call or meeting to discuss the requirement with a specialist in your industry.
SOURCING
We immediately approach our sector‐specific networks, use referrals and, where appropriate, advertise, to build a longlist of suitable candidates
LONGLIST REPORT & MEETING
We present all applicants for the role, assessed and graded
PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS
We conduct first stage interviews to gain an understanding of experience, motivation and working style.
SHORTLIST REPORT & MEETING
We present those candidates for selection to take forward to the final stage
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT OFFER
We conduct psychometric testing to define candidates’ strengths and weaknesses
FINAL INTERVIEWS OR FINAL PANEL
We co-ordinate candidates for interview, conducted by the client, with our offer to attend and advise
DEBRIEFING
We meet to discuss outcomes and discuss selection options
FINAL SELECTION
We negotiate the offer on our client’s behalf
POST-PLACEMENT OFFER
Mentoring, coaching and team building
Looking for your next senior leader?
Talk to us about your brief – whether it’s a critical board appointment or a transformative leadership hire, we’ll guide you through a thorough, confident search process built on trust, transparency and impact.