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Page Executive
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Page Executive is a global leader in executive search & recruitment. With over 350 Principals and Partners across 37 markets, we specialise in permanent and interim placements, non-executive appointments, and executive talent advisory services. We draw upon our vast networks, deep industry expertise, and powerful in-house research capabilities to deliver agile, time-sensitive and tailored talent solutions that meet the unique needs and challenges of organisations worldwide. Page Executive is an inclusive recruiter and hirer, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive. EA licence number #71452
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- 1976
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At Page Executive we’re committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen executive leadership and broaden representation particularly across purpose‑driven organisations. We’re proud to support the WiN (Women in Non‑Profits) initiative in the UK and the vital role it plays in strengthening senior female leadership across the sector. This session reinforced something we see consistently in our work with Boards and executive teams: many highly capable women are already operating at the next level, even if they don’t always describe themselves that way. Confidence, readiness and visibility continue to be decisive factors in executive progression particularly in purpose‑driven organisations navigating complexity and change. Thanks to Rochelle George Louisa Mulvey Angela Salt Sati Kaur and Mark Beacom for their contribution and leadership in supporting the WiN community. #WomenInLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDiversity #WomenInNonProfits
I recently hosted the first in a series of WiN (Women in Non-Profits) C-suite mentoring workshops together with Louisa Mulvey, focused on career development and executive leadership, with a fantastic cohort of CEOs and Directors taking part. Huge thanks to Angela Salt, Sati Kaur and Mark Beacom for sharing their experiences and insights so openly and speaking to the group. One theme that struck a chord with me, and it is something I see consistently in conversations with CEOs, Board members and senior leaders: the idea of “readiness”. Across sectors, I meet exceptionally capable women who are already operating at the next level, yet still hesitate before putting themselves forward for bigger opportunities. Often, they are waiting for complete certainty, broader experience, another qualification or external validation before making the move. What I find particularly striking is that many of the most successful leaders I know did not feel fully ready when they stepped into the roles that ultimately defined their careers. What often differentiated them was not having done every aspect of the role before, but their willingness to back themselves, operate through ambiguity, make decisions under pressure and grow into greater complexity. Key points from our speakers: Angela: • Anchor your career in purpose and values. Choosing roles aligned with your personal “North Star” makes navigating uncertainty, pressure and change far more sustainable. • Make strategic career moves — not just reactive ones. Progress sometimes means tacking sideways. • Package your experience to match what employers need. On your CV and in interviews you need to demonstrate - You want X, I’ve done X, here’s how and where and when. Sati: • Visibility matters — stakeholders need to understand not just who you are, but the impact you are having. • Be intentional about networks and advocates. Build relationships internally and externally, and seek mentors who understand executive and Board dynamics. • Demonstrate commercial impact consistently. Strategic influence and leadership credibility are strengthened when you can clearly articulate organisational impact and outcomes. Mark: • Hard work alone is rarely enough. Delivery matters, but so does ensuring the right people understand your contribution and leadership value. • Start with the end in mind. Be clear on your long-term direction, then shape your CV, LinkedIn profile and development choices to align with it. #ExecutiveSearch, #CEOLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment #BoardLeadership, #WomenInLeadership, #NonProfitLeadership
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A question for CEOs, Boards, CHROs and senior leaders: If your ideal executive candidate said “I need more time to think”…would your hiring process help build conviction, or quietly lose momentum? That question is becoming more relevant than ever. Because in 2026, executive and senior leadership hiring isn’t being shaped by talent scarcity. It’s being shaped by uncertainty, transformation and the growing scrutiny leaders place on the organisations they consider joining. Some of our global Principals and Partners explore why in Edition #3 of The Page Executive Brief. 👇Check it out and please tell us: are you seeing longer decision cycles at senior level?
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Senior governance roles are becoming increasingly pivotal as boards navigate heightened regulatory scrutiny and rising expectations around judgement and accountability. In this article, Anna Jacobs, Executive Search Consultant at Page Executive, shares insights from a recent conversation with Kaye Maguire, General Counsel and Company Secretary within PageGroup, drawing on board‑level experience across UK and European markets to examine what defines effective leadership at the highest levels of governance. A thoughtful perspective on how organisations should approach senior legal and governance appointments in today’s evolving environment. #PageExecutive #ExecutiveSearch #SeniorLeadership #BoardLeadership #CorporateGovernance #GovernanceLeadership #CLevel #LeadershipDecisions #GlobalLeadership
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Kaye Maguire, General Counsel & Company Secretary at PageGroup, whose career spans global law firms and publicly traded companies. Our conversation explored what defines effective leadership at board level and what organizations should prioritize when appointing to these critical roles. A few themes stood out: • Breadth of judgement over narrow specialism – technical depth matters, but credibility at the board table is built through diverse experience, commercial understanding, and a willingness to step into stretch opportunities. • Leadership through teams – sustainable impact at senior levels depends on building aligned, engaged teams and adapting leadership style to individuals and context. • Anticipation as a differentiator – the most effective governance leaders don’t just respond; they horizon‑scan, understand board dynamics and surface issues before they become risks. • Governance in a changing landscape – from responsible AI adoption to evolving regulations, the premium on sound judgement has only increased. • From an Executive Search perspective, this reinforces a central truth: boards don’t appoint experience alone, they appoint presence, perspective and trust. • For aspiring board‑level leaders, progression is less about rigid plans and more about mindset: curiosity, adaptability, and genuine engagement with the business. I hope you enjoy reading reflections from our conversation in the article below. #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #CompanySecretary #GeneralCounsel #Judgement #Leadership
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At Page Executive, we are proud to support WiN, Women in Non-profits, a powerful mentoring initiative addressing a challenge we see consistently across the non-profit sector. Too many exceptional women leading complex organisations reach the top without access to the peer support, sponsorship and challenge that is readily available elsewhere. WiN directly tackles this gap, bringing together non-profit CEOs and Executive Directors through bespoke mentoring and high-quality workshops designed to create space for reflection, perspective and ambition. As conversations open for the next cohort, this is a reminder of how critical structured peer networks are for leaders navigating high-stakes roles with limited support. A brilliant initiative led by Rochelle George and Louisa Mulvey. #Leadership #Mentoring #WomenInNonProfit #PageExecutive
Louisa Mulvey and I co‑founded WiN: Women in Non‑profits, a pro bono mentoring programme, in response to a gap we see repeatedly at the top of organisations: brilliant women leading complex missions - often without access to the peer space, constructive challenge and senior sponsorship that exists elsewhere for leaders at this level. WiN brings together an established cohort of non‑profit CEOs and Executive Directors through bespoke mentoring and a programme of high‑quality workshops, creating a trusted forum for shared insight, reflection and ambition. As we are now well underway with the 2026 programme, we’re opening conversations for our next cohort of non‑profit CEOs. If you’d like to explore joining the programme, or wish to nominate a peer, please do get in touch privately.
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Questioning the benefits of salary transparency in your organisation? Our data suggests it pays off. Transparent organisations report significantly higher salary satisfaction, however perceptions of transparency vary across leadership levels: 🔎 63% of C-suite executives believe their organisation has transparent salary structures, compared with just 47% of senior leaders. Discover more in our brand-new Executive Compensation & Talent Trends 2026, built on insights from over 14,000 senior professionals worldwide - our largest study to date! 🚀 Coming soon, stay tuned! 🚀 In the meantime, you can check out our recent 'Spotlight on C-Suite' here: https://lnkd.in/eb3wi-8g
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According to our research, around two-thirds of C-suite executives & senior leaders are satisfied in their roles. However, nearly 9 in 10 are open to opportunities elsewhere. What's driving their curiosity? Discover more in our brand-new Executive Compensation & Talent Trends 2026 reports, built on insights from over 14,000 senior professionals worldwide - our largest study to date! 🚀 Coming soon, so stay tuned! 🚀 In the meantime, you can check out our recent 'Spotlight on C-Suite' here: https://lnkd.in/eb3wi-8g #PageExecutive #TalentTrends #ExecutiveSearch #Teaser
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Creating equitable pathways to leadership isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s how we build boardrooms that reflect the world we live in. At Page Executive, we launched the Empowerment Network for Asian and Black Leaders (ENABL) in 2023 to address a long‑standing challenge: the underrepresentation of Asian and Black leaders in Non‑Executive Director (NED) roles across UK organisations. ENABL brings together executive leaders from all sectors and disciplines to: Build a direct pathway into NED opportunities ✅ Develop strategic board-readiness skills ✅ Expand networks with industry leaders and board influencers ✅ Inspire and equip the next generation of diverse leadership talent Led by Joanna McCrae, Aaran Dosanjh, and Catherine Osaigbovo, ENABL continues to champion representation and help shape more inclusive boardrooms. If you’re an organisation seeking more diverse leadership perspectives or an executive leader looking to take the next step, we’d love to connect. Learn more about ENABL: https://lnkd.in/djumnDnG #ENABL #NonExecutiveDirectors #Leadership
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We are celebrating a new partnership between Page Executive and ImpactMatch, designed to strengthen how purpose‑driven organisations appoint senior leaders at C‑suite and Board level. Too often, executive hiring focuses on experience and alignment alone. For organisations serious about long‑term growth and impact, the real question is different: who will add to the culture, challenge thinking and help move the organisation forward? This partnership brings together the global executive search expertise of #PageExecutive with the deep specialism in organisational impact and values‑led leadership of #ImpactMatch Special thanks to #ImpactMatch Founder Leigh Smyth FRSA and to Nina Buttle Page Executive, for their commitment to develop a genuinely differentiated approach to executive search for organisations committed to making a positive impact. We look forward to what we’ll build together. Read more about the partnership below 👇 #PageExecutive #ImpactMatch #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #PurposeDriven #CLevel #BoardAppointments #Partnership
We’re really pleased to share a new partnership between ImpactMatch and Page Executive, designed to transform how purpose-driven organisations secure executive talent 💚 For organisations hiring at C-suite or Board level, executive search often focuses on “fit”. But for those serious about impact, the question is different - who is going to add to the culture and help move the business forward? This collaboration combines ImpactMatch's expertise in organisational impact strategies with Page Executive’s world-class recruitment infrastructure and expertise. Together, we’re working as one team to: • identify and engage brilliant companies • define the leadership they really need • connect them with values-led leaders from the ImpactMaker community As our Founder, Leigh Smyth FRSA Smyth, puts it: “By partnering with Page Executive, we are creating a powerhouse of expertise that serves both the organisation and the leader - ensuring every hire is an investment in long-term, values-led success.” Great to be working with Nina Buttle and the Page Executive team on this. Read more on the partnership below 👇