Global talent solutions for high growth and transformational sectors
We’re a group of talent solutions specialists united behind one vision.
We engage and hire exceptional individuals to help businesses around the world solve the challenges they face. Our end-to-end talent solutions encompass everything from Executive Search and Interim Management for C-suite and leadership roles, Chair, NED and Board Level roles, through to recruitment for Emerging Leaders for Consumer, Retail, Financial and Professional Services, and Technology and Digital businesses. Spanning Public, Private, Owner Led, and Private Equity backed businesses.
C-Suite and Leadership
We identify the leaders who will make a positive business and cultural impact. With over 30 years’ experience, delivering cross-functional senior leadership projects across 6 continents and 80+ countries.
HW Global Executive Search
We consider cross-industry synergies, functional trends and consumer needs whilst identifying leaders who demonstrate transformational qualities. Our broad market knowledge, passion for building diverse capability and provocation regarding conventional thinking, positions us as a trusted business partner to some of the world’s most loved and progressive brands.
Our NED Practice
We represent Non-Executive Directors who are passionate about utilising their skills in new areas whilst applying decades of knowledge to shape and support client’s strategic initiatives. Our global reach alongside a national presence and multicultural appreciation enables us to shape richly diverse executive and non-executive teams which help our clients achieve outstanding results.
HW Interim Solutions
We match talented and experienced interim and change management professionals with PLCs, large private companies, SMEs and private equity-backed organisations, in the UK and around the world. We call upon our extensive network of sought-after interim associates to find individuals who can step in at short notice to lead the business or be the catalyst for positive transformation.
Emerging Leaders
Find the leaders of tomorrow by using our unrivalled research, expertise and market knowledge. Specialists in recruitment for Emerging Leaders in Finance, Sales and Marketing, Digital, Technology, Change and Transformation, HR and Procurement and Supply Chain functions.
HW People
We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source emerging leaders across disciplines, sectors and locations.
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HW Finance
We work in specialist markets across all fields of finance and accountancy. We are embedded within the community of finance professionals, helping place candidates on their journey from Qualification all the way through to Board Level roles.
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HW People
We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source emerging leaders across disciplines, sectors and locations.
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HW Finance
We work in specialist markets across all fields of finance and accountancy. We are embedded within the community of finance professionals, helping place candidates on their journey from Qualification all the way through to Board Level roles.
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HW People
We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source emerging leaders across disciplines, sectors and locations.
Read more
HW Finance
We work in specialist markets across all fields of finance and accountancy. We are embedded within the community of finance professionals, helping place candidates on their journey from Qualification all the way through to Board Level roles.
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Technology and Digital
Our Executive and C-Suite practice takes great pride in delivering leadership appointments across different areas of the Technology and Digital ecosystem.
We provide Leadership Talent solutions within Software, Technology and Digital Services.
Our practice also provides specialised functional expertise hiring senior and C-suite leaders within every discipline of technology to include IT, Data, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Digital, Product and Ecommerce, and Marketing.
Specialists in placing senior go-to-market and technical professionals within the development, cloud and digital ecosystem. We operate globally and supply both permanent and contract resource.










































































We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source Mid to Senior level management talent across disciplines, sectors and locations.
-Client 1
We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source Mid to Senior level management talent across disciplines, sectors and locations.
-Client 2
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-Client 4
We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source Mid to Senior level management talent across disciplines, sectors and locations.
-Client 3
We work collaboratively with our clients on a retained, consultative basis, enabling them to benefit from our ability to research and source Mid to Senior level management talent across disciplines, sectors and locations.
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Testimonials
It was a pleasure working with the HW Global group to recruit our new CRO. The key performance indicator was finding and recruiting the successful candidate who is world class and exceeds expectations. Throughout the recruitment process communication was transparent and of high quality. I would recommend HW Global if your hope is to recruit the finest talent available.
James Stevens- CEO, Preformed Windings
HW People are incredibly thoughtful in their approach to recruitment. They took the time to really understand what we needed. Gently probing and challenging to ensure we landed on the right role requirements, profile and reward. Their market knowledge was invaluable in shaping our thinking, and they kept me updated every step of the way.
HW People gave honest, objective feedback on candidates and had meaningful conversations with candidates and completed their checks before presenting a shortlist. The result was an outstanding hire, someone who made such a positive impact that they were promoted within nine months.
I would wholeheartedly recommend HW People. They understand the business, are a joy to work with, and consistently finds exceptional candidates. What’s not to love?
Kelly Wakeman- Founder, Start Inspiring
As the business had grown, I had already identified some key roles missing from the C-Suite, including a CPO. Shortly after our secondary PE deal was completed we engaged with HW People to help find the right person to lead on our people strategy. HW People helped scope the selection brief and was able to show examples of what good looks like. As a healthcare business we were keen to get someone who knew our sector but also the challenge of a high growth environment and we were successful in finding the right person thanks to the HW People team. Overall the process was very successful, and our CPO continues to make a significant contribution to the overall success and growth of our business. HW People were very diligent, easy to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to use again.
Maurice McLoughlin- Chief Executive, Veincentre
HW People recruited our Head of People in 2024. Throughout the process she was transparent on her approach to search, down selection and candidate evaluation. We successfully recruited Georgina who has been a key part of our cultural transformation and is now integral to both day to day and strategic matters and has been with the company for 17 months.
Joe Gleave- Operations Director, Coolkit
At the start of 2023, HW People were invaluable supporting TXM Plant in the appointment of our COO. This was an extremely important position, and HW People once again ensured not just the role, but the right fit aligned to TXM Strategy was understood to gain a healthy shortlist and ultimately an excellent appointment. Thanks once again HW People.
Brian Reynolds- CFO, Compliance Group
In the first half of 2024, Coolkit has been on a significant growth journey, recruiting a number of senior management roles, including a Operations Director, Head of People and a Quality Manager. HW People were an instrumental part of that process. Working closely with us to source quality candidates and understanding the brief for the roles and the cultural company fit required.
The team were a great sounding board and always prepared to offer and alternative opinion to ensure we’d fully considered all aspects of our search. We were really pleased with the process and results. Thanks HW People!
Daniel Miller- Managing Director, Coolkit Ltd
I had the pleasure of working with HW People in a recent search for a senior operations vacancy, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. HW People were knowledgeable about the industry and also genuinely interested in helping candidates find the right job fit for their skills and career aspirations.
The team took the time to understand our goals and what we needed to candidates for the role. They maintained clear and open communication, keeping me informed of every step along the way.
If you’re looking for a recruiter who is professional, insightful, and truly dedicated to helping find the best candidates, I would highly recommend working with HW People.
Stephen Tattersall- Chief Operations Officer at Clinisupplies
We worked with HW People recently to search for a new Director of Operations. This was our second time working with HW People and they could not have done a better job. From ensuring the brief was absolutely accurate to presenting first class candidates, the team exhibited a thorough knowledge of our requirements with real insight into the candidates they presented. Thanks to HW People, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending HW People to other organisations in need of high quality recruitment.
Jonathan Kemp – Senior Strategic Advisor, AEV Ltd
After receiving private equity investment, my first priority was adding senior-level firepower to support our value creation plan, particularly in operations. The HW team very quickly synthesised the organisation design, role requirements and cultural factors that would be critical to success. Four years on, we can reflect on the positive impact those hires continue to make in the business. HW People is a trusted partner of fulfilmentcrowd and I recommend her to any high-growth business looking to professionalise their ranks.
Lee Thompson – Chief Executive Officer, fulfilmentcrowd
The first reason why I like working with HW is because they truly listen, investing enough time upfront on the context of the search before going to the job itself. The second reason is because they “fish in different ponds”, translating in both a rigorous and creative manner the targeted job scope and the potential career paths that could lead into it. Finally HW are a true thought partner and not “yes men” just focused on invoicing the fees, which means they do not hesitate to provide feedback on the search, hereby helping to sharpen it.
Jean Christophe – Flatin Global President, Oatly
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