Executive Search
We challenged executive leaders and clients to think about their hiring approach, what success looks like for them and what they wanted from a search partner. Xpertise Search are the market specialist in technology, data, analytics and transformation, our deep market penetration and extensive network provides access to world-class talent across the entire landscape.

Technology, Data & Transformation Executive Search
Our focus is domain-deep and industry-agnostic, securing exceptional, visionary leaders who align seamlessly with our clients culture and strategic goals, driving innovation, transformation and value.
Our expertise is based upon a profound understanding of the technology landscape and emerging trends, enabling us to identify and engage executives who are highly impactful and possess the leadership, vision and expertise to achieve your growth ambitions.

Breaking the mould from traditional executive search firms, our search partner personally meets and engages with our extensive network across our verticals. We don’t rely on junior researchers with limited candidate understanding and access, instead our deep, firsthand, insider knowledge allows us to de-risk hires, ensuring top-quality appointments and providing a competitive advantage for our clients in securing the best talent available. When you engage with Xpertise Search you are working with an embedded partner, a single point of contact who is responsible for engaging and managing the process every step of the way.
No matter where you are in your digital maturity, whether transforming and scaling digital capabilities, creating competitive advantage through embedded use of AI, or redefining data & technology strategies to align with business goals, we deliver the right executives, with the right expertise.
Target Roles:
Our clients need critical leaders that have the expertise and experience to navigate the evolving digital challenges faced by today’s executives. We focus on the following roles within the C-Suite:
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Ensuring a competitive edge by spearheading technology strategy, digital transformation and innovation
- Chief Information Officer (CIO): Driving digital initiatives across IT infrastructure, architectures, and cybersecurity to enable operational excellence.
- Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO): Driving enterprise-wide innovation, digital transformation, and strategy implementation to deliver business value & growth.
- Chief Operating Officer (COO): Optimisation of business operations, ensuring seamless execution of strategic objectives in the digital world.
- Chief Data Officer (CDO): Transforming enterprise-wide data strategies, governance, and analytics to drive value-added decision-making.
- Chief Analytics Officer (CAO): Leading on advanced analytics initiatives, AI-driven insights, and data-driven strategies to unlock business value.
- Chief AI Officer (CAIO): Enhancing business performance by pioneering artificial intelligence strategy, implementation, and ethical AI governance.
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Establishing and managing enterprise-wide security strategies to protect data, assets, and infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Chief Product Officer: Leading product strategy, innovation, and market differentiation to drive customer value and business growth.
Key Features
Xpertise Commitment
Our unique costing model aligns with the success and longevity of placements, sharing risk while delivering tangible value beyond the hire.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
We embed DE&I principles throughout our process, ensuring leadership teams reflect diverse perspectives and drive organisational success.
Aligning Talent with Organisational Culture
Our comprehensive assessment ensures leadership hires align with both cultural and business needs, fostering long-term success.
Data & Technology Xpertise
With 60+ years of combined expertise in data and technology, we leverage extensive personal networks to identify and secure exceptional leaders.
Leadership Development & Coaching
We provide continuous leadership development, succession planning, and strategic coaching to prepare for future challenges.
Strategic Insights
Our executive talent mapping and package benchmarking delivers competitive intelligence, supporting strategic hiring decisions.
DE&I in Executive Search
Diverse and inclusive leadership is an essential element of our search process, we understand the value it brings, strengthening business, fostering creativity and enhancing decision making, driving innovation and long-term success.
We leverage AI-driven technology and our extensive candidate network to ensure a broader and more inclusive scope, identifying and engaging with underrepresented talent. This enables us to create diverse shortlists for our clients, not only meeting the cultural and technical requirements but delivering a transparent, equitable hiring process.
Last year, 26% of our leadership hires were women, a testament to our commitment to DE&I and to improving gender diversity in senior roles. Embedding DE&I into every stage of the search, we help our clients build teams that reflect the world we live and work in.
Key Stats:
96% Impact Effect
Over the last 3 years, 96% of the executive leaders placed by Xpertise Search continue to create impact and drive success beyond their first year.
98% Success Rate
Our 98% success rate in securing leaders for our clients is a testament to our deeply embedded partnerships
