Cna Executive Search Sme Practice

Through robust headhunting we support SME businesses (up to c. £250m Turnover, private or public) to achieve their strategic plans and growth ambitions.

About:

Although the breadth of sectors we have worked across is wide we do have a special interest in Consumer (including FMCG) and Manufacturing; we have also delivered mandates for a number of high profile Not-for-Profit organisations.

We have a track record of successful delivery in retained Search and Selection mandates and Interim Management (UK & International); people trust us to diligently deliver on our promises by identifying and engaging the best person (references available).

Our approach is holistic in order to ensure that clients can confidently make an appointment in the knowledge that a diligent and thorough process has been followed; we conduct face to face interviews regarding each specific position addressing any competencies and key areas as agreed upfront with our clients and thereafter provide detailed written candidate summaries upon shortlist presentation, giving an initial appraisal of candidate suitability. The written report, which can include psychometric assessment (both traditional and emotional) findings, provides clients with information beyond the CV that will help inform them what the most salient questions and topics might be for their interview process.

Non-Executives are of great interest to us and we proactively maintain a close network as appointing a quality Non-Executive Director (NED) or a Chairman (NEC) is one of the most valuable decisions an SME (whether privately owned and /or PE / VC backed) can make. The cost of engaging NEDs or NECs are beneficial in comparison to Executive hires and the ROI can be phenomenal.

Specialities:

* Retained 'Headhunting' / Search & Selection for Executives at C-Suite, Board or Professional Management:

* Chief Executive (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

* Managing Director (MD), Finance Director, IT Director, Human Resources Director, Operations Director, Sales Director, Marketing Director and Programme Director

* 'Heads of' Finance (including Financial Controller), IT, Human Resources (including senior Business Partner), Operations, Procurement, Facilities, Supply Chain, Legal, Project Management and Sales


* Non-Executive Chairman (NEC)
* Non-Executive Director (NED)

* Cross-functional Interim Management specialists to facilitate change, turnaround, lead projects or to 'gap-fill' for critical positions

Testimonial:

“I have had the pleasure of being 'hunted' by Daryl Stickland for a Non-Executive Chairman's role. Over the past 35 years I have been hunted on numerous occasions, and have also mandated search consultants on numerous occasions. Daryl has excelled!

He is thorough, not only in understanding and explaining his brief, not only in ensuring he has depth of understanding of his candidates, but in exploring and scratching beneath the surface to establish the degree of FIT there may be between client and candidate. That all so easily elusive notion of 'chemistry’, he digs for in considerable depth.

He is excellent at communicating with both client and candidate. Ensuring both parties are kept fully up to speed on development, schedules, timetables. . . . in other words he manages expectations very carefully. He does this better than virtually any other headhunter I have experienced. I would be delighted to mandate Daryl for senior searches in the future. ”

Non-Executive Chairman (ex McKinsey Senior Consultant, CEO, COO and former Partner of a leading Global Tier 1 Executive Search firm)



The Practice's Values:

* Commitment to deliver
* High Quality
* Work-hard ethos
* Going the extra mile
* High integrity
* Pride
* Diligence
* Personable
* Respect
* Value

CNA has been successfully operating since 1995, combining specialist Executive Search processes with our unique Candidate Aspiration Based Search (CABS®) methodology to provide clients with the best talent available.

A bespoke service: by working in true partnership we can source the most appropriate candidates that match both culturally and technically providing your company with a powerful competitive edge either on a permanent or interim basis.

We recognise that top-performers are content in their current position and not actively managing their career. These high calibre candidates are approached in complete confidence to explore suitable opportunities. The search and screening process is meticulous and produces candidates who will impact your business from day one.

CNA is one of Europe’s premier independent executive search and recruitment organisations, with over 30 offices across the UK and Europe. As part of the Pertemps Network Group (Turnover > £500m p. a. ), we have access to the industry’s leading support systems and resources and the Group is both well accredited and highly regarded:

* Investors In People
* The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013)
* Best Companies Status (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011)
* REC “One in a Million” Diversity Plus Award
* The Sunday Times Top Track 250