About Us

Churchill Executive Search Limited was initially formed as a private company by Richard Boot in 2005 when KPMG discontinued undertaking Executive Search work for their clients.

The business is part of the Henley Insights Group along with Henley Business Intelligence, Henley Research, Henley Reward Consulting and Marble Hill Partners.

We have a strong track record of working professionally and pragmatically to help Boards build competent, culturally aligned and diverse leadership teams which can meet the commercial needs of each unique business model.

Our Track Record

We have been supporting clients across the UK since 2005, building high performing leadership teams in Banking & Financial Services, as well as in broader Industry & Commerce.

Here are a few facts and figures that illustrate our story.

years’ experience

completed assignments

% candidate retention rate

% project completion rate

% repeated client work

Roles

Our expertise has led us to conduct searches for all senior and executive roles including:

Banking & Finance

  • Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Risk Officer and all related functions
  • Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer – and project support roles
  • Chief Compliance and MLRO – and all related functions
  • Treasurer
  • Chair and Non-executive Director
  • Head of Trade Finance
  • Head of Private and Wealth

Commerce & Industry

  • UK Managing Director – Global Chemicals business
  • UK Managing Director – Overseas Logistics Software company
  • UK Managing Director – European Specialist Product Manufacturer
  • Financial Controller – Wholesaler
  • Head of Group Finance – PE-backed Multisite business
  • Senior Finance Business Partner – PE-backed Retailer
  • Senior Finance Manager – PE-backed Property business