Michael Hartwell is the firm’s Managing Partner and leads its board and CEO practice. Before moving into executive search, Michael spent twelve years in corporate and investment banking, which shapes how every search is briefed, assessed and advised on.
Michael has completed more than 150 senior appointments for banks, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and sits on the advisory board of a regional business school.
Clients value Michael’s candour: a willingness to say early when a brief, a candidate or a compensation package is not right, and the market knowledge to suggest a better route.
150+
Senior searches completed
15
Years in executive search
94%
Still in role after two years
