Understand the challenge
Establish what the organisation needs the executive to achieve, not simply the responsibilities written into a job description.
EXECUTIVE SEARCHFinding leaders
Finding leaders
who can deliver.
HMH Vision combines executive search capability with practical understanding of the operational environments in which senior leaders are expected to perform.
Discuss a leadership requirement →BEYOND THE JOB DESCRIPTIONStart with what the
Start with what the
leader needs to deliver.
A successful executive appointment requires more than finding someone whose career history matches a specification.
The same title can represent very different challenges in different organisations. A COO brought in to stabilise delivery needs something different from one appointed to scale a growing business, integrate acquisitions or transform an operating model.
We therefore begin by understanding the organisation, the operating environment and what the successful candidate will actually be expected to achieve.
OUR APPROACHSearch informed by
Search informed by
operational understanding.
Our operational background helps us look beyond credentials and understand the relevance of a candidate's experience to the situation they will be entering.
Understand the environment
Consider the operating context, organisational maturity, leadership team, culture and challenges the successful candidate will inherit.
Assess for delivery
Evaluate evidence of relevant achievement, judgement and leadership capability rather than relying on titles and career chronology alone.
Support the decision
Provide a focused shortlist and informed perspective to help the client make a confident appointment.
THE SEARCH PROCESSRigorous enough to matter.
Rigorous enough to matter.
Focused enough to move.
The process is structured, but it is not mechanical. Each search is shaped around the role, market and client situation.
Define
Clarify the business requirement, expected outcomes, leadership context and candidate profile.
Map
Identify relevant markets, organisations and potential candidates through targeted research and our international network.
Engage
Approach and qualify candidates discreetly, testing motivation, availability and alignment with the opportunity.
Assess
Evaluate experience, leadership capability, relevant achievements and fit with the operating environment.
Select
Present a focused shortlist and support the client through interviews, referencing and final selection.
Appoint
Support offer discussions and transition through to successful appointment.
LEADERSHIP ROLESExecutive and functional
Executive and functional
leadership.
Our strongest search capability is in roles where operational understanding and leadership experience materially improve the quality of candidate assessment.
01CEO / Managing Director
02COO / Operations Leadership
03CPO / Procurement & Supply Chain
04Programme & Transformation Leadership
05Quality Leadership
06Engineering & Technical Leadership
07Finance Leadership
08Other Senior Functional Roles
WHEN THE ROLE CANNOT WAITPermanent search.
Permanent search.
Immediate leadership.
A permanent executive search takes time, while the leadership requirement may already be urgent. Where appropriate, HMH Vision can provide experienced interim leadership while the permanent search is completed.
The two requirements remain distinct: the interim is selected to address the immediate situation, while the permanent search focuses on the organisation's longer-term leadership requirement.
Explore Interim Management →THE OBJECTIVEThe right leader for
The right leader for
what comes next.
The objective is not to generate the longest candidate list. It is to identify and assess the small number of people with the experience, capability and motivation to succeed in the client's particular environment.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Discuss your search →Looking for leadership that can deliver?
Tell us about the organisation, the role and what the successful executive will need to achieve.