CEO Recruitment Manchester — Chief Executive Search Experts
Specialist CEO recruitment company in Manchester
Nigel Wright Group is a specialist CEO search firm supporting businesses across Manchester and the North West. We partner with a diverse range of private and public sector enterprises, leveraging strong senior management and board-level talent networks in the region. Our consultants provide expert advice and guidance, adding significant value to every step of the executive search process.
Hiring a new CEO is a critical decision for any type of organisation, as selecting the right leader is essential for driving innovation, cultivating a positive workplace culture, and ensuring long-term sustainability and growth. A well-planned CEO executive recruitment process helps secure a leader with the right vision, skills, and values needed to steer the organisation toward its strategic goals.
To discuss a CEO executive search mandate, or to seek advice on any aspect of the CEO transition or CEO succession planning process, please contact us directly or use the chat function below to connect with a member of our team. Current or prospective Chief Executive Officers exploring their next career move are encouraged to send us their CV in advance to arrange a confidential discussion.
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Our track record in Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer recruitment
As Chief Executive recruitment experts, we assist organisations of all sizes in finding exceptional leadership talent. Our diverse client base includes start-ups, SMEs, and global corporations across Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Service industries. Additionally, we collaborate with Charities, Housing Associations, Healthcare and Education providers, and local and central Government Bodies.
Some of the organisations where we’ve placed MDs and CEOs include:
Clients praise our CEO Recruitment expertise:
Successfully completing Chief Executive search mandates demands consistently delivering exceptional customer service. Service Excellence is one of our core values, and by regularly collecting feedback from clients, we gain valuable insights into what ‘excellent service’ means to them. This feedback drives ongoing training and development for our consultants.
Our dedication to continuous improvement is a major factor behind our impressive annual Net Promoter Score (NPS)—a globally recognised measure of customer satisfaction and loyalty—ranking us among the top companies worldwide and ahead of other CEO recruiters in service quality. The feedback we receive further validates this achievement:
“Nigel Wright Group supported us in recruiting a CEO with international expertise for Cav Ice Protection, a high-tech precision engineering company in our investment portfolio. The consultant demonstrated exceptional knowledge and professionalism throughout the process, effectively managing our requirements and those of the candidates.” Portfolio Director, Baird Capital Partners
“Nigel Wright Group placed me in my role as BRITA Group’s UK Managing Director. I’ve continued to value the support from the consultants there, as they’ve helped me hire additional members of the leadership team. They have got to know our business really well, which helps to save valuable time during the recruitment process. An excellent service, overall.” UK Managing Director, BRITA Group
“Nigel Wright Group conducted a thorough recruitment process, resulting in the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer who will drive and strengthen our consumer-focused segment. With extensive experience in our product categories, as well as in leadership and strategy development, we are confident they will elevate Casall Sport to new heights.” Owner & Founder, Casall Sport
“The consultative service and assistance we received when recruiting our new CEO and other key leadership roles has had a positive impact at Everyturn Mental Health. We’ve been particularly impressed by the strength of Nigel Wright Group’s networks across different discipline areas, as well as the speed of each of the recruitment processes.” Chief People Officer, Everyturn Mental Health
“Intersnack worked with Nigel Wright Group to hire a UK Managing Director, and the recruitment consultant handled the process professionally. I was impressed with the level of transparency, and the Board was pleased to have two strong candidates to choose from, achieving the ideal outcome. We wouldn’t hesitate to return for support with future roles.” Group HR Director, Intersnack
“I would just like to thank you for recruiting our new Chief Operating Officer. We were very impressed with the range of candidates found during the search process and, as always, we made an excellent appointment. This is at least the fifth senior executive appointment (including myself) you have helped us with, and it is why we keep using you.” CEO, The Percy Hedley Foundation
“The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre needed an Interim Chief Executive to lead the organisation through a phase of change and transformation. Nigel Wright’s consultant provided excellent support throughout, taking the time to understand our needs and identifying candidates who were the right fit for us.” Deputy Chief Executive, Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre
Searching for CEO executive search firms in Manchester?
If you need the expertise of a dedicated CEO recruitment firm in Manchester, reach out to our team with the specifics of your CEO search using the contact information below, and we’ll get back to you within the same business day. Candidates can view all full-time and part-time jobs on our vacancies page.
CEO Recruitment | Manchester Contact Details
Nigel Wright Group is one of the leading specialist recruitment agencies in the North of England and Europe’s number one consumer industry board of director-level search firm. To hire a CEO or Interim CEO, or discuss any senior-level talent acquisition project, contact us today.
Manchester Office
Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD
Recruiting with diversity, equity and inclusion
Read about our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion here.