Making a Positive
Impact Through People
By challenging outdated methods we provide a better service and a more meaningful one. From B Corp certification to our diversity and sustainability commitments, we hold ourselves accountable to the impact we make.
Certified Since August 2023
B Corp isn’t just a badge for us. It’s a standard we hold ourselves to and means being open about how we operate, honest about where we fall short, and committed to doing something about it.
For Clients
The benefits of working with a B Corp certified search partner
- Access to mission-driven candidates who won’t engage with traditional search firms but will engage with us
- DE&I reporting baked into every search, not offered as an optional add-on
- Standardised competency assessments that reduce unconscious bias and improve hire quality
- A transparent process with regular search updates so you always know where you stand
- We’ll challenge your brief to surface candidates you wouldn’t have considered yourself
- Candidate perception insights that strengthen your employer brand and future retention
For Candidates
What it means to be represented by a B Corp certified search firm
- A fair, competency-led assessment process that’s about what you can do, not who you know
- Your background and diversity are actively valued, not just tolerated
- We’ll advocate for you and put you forward for roles where you can genuinely thrive
- Post-placement coaching to help you succeed in your new role from day one
- Full transparency about the process and where you stand at every stage
- Connection to clients who share your values around purpose and positive impact
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
of placements from underrepresented groups July 2024-2025
When we set up STOIX in 2021, we felt there was a better, more considered way to approach executive search. Diversity is at the centre of how strong hiring decisions are made. We believe great leaders come from all kinds of backgrounds, and our process is built to find them.
STOIX is a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. The charter suggests 34% of senior finance roles are occupied by women. We have consistently delivered placements above that average (38% in 2022-23, 39% in 2023- 24).
Three things make the difference:
We challenge the brief. We work with clients early on to shape role briefs, helping remove language that may put people off and making sure it speaks to a broader, high-quality talent pool.
Standardised assessments. Every candidate is reviewed using the same competency framework, focusing on the skills and strengths needed for the role rather than who they know.
DE&I reporting. Clients receive clear diversity insights throughout the search and at placement, including how they are perceived by candidates, helping improve hiring decisions over time.
Sustainability
We believe every organisation can make a genuine difference, and has a responsibility to reduce its impact and give something back. For STOIX, sustainability is about practical, honest action rather than big claims.
We do not always get it right first time. When plans to support a soup kitchen in December 2024 did not work out, we instead donated to Trussell, a food bank charity. Being open about that shift shapes how we approach our B Corp recertification in 2027.
In April 2025, we ran a coastal clean-up in Barcelona during our offsite, and our co-founder Rory chose a local walk over flying to Snowdon, helping reduce our overall carbon impact.
Impact In Numbers
Podcasts released
Raised to support St. Mungo’s from our team hike of Mount Snowdon.
Of employees joined our charity hike
Free Executive Search workshops hosted
Members on our new Advisory Board
Raised and donated to various charities from our free NED event