Executive Search

Cross-Industry
Experts

The Sectors We Operate In

We focus on the industries our clients operate in, so we understand where to find the right people and what strong leadership looks like. Our approach is shaped around your sector, whether you’re in tech, manufacturing, or financial services.

Consumer

Retail, FMCG, food & beverage, luxury goods and direct-to-consumer brands.

Technology

Software, SaaS, deep tech, data & AI, and high-growth technology businesses.

Manufacturing

Industrial, advanced manufacturing, supply chain and engineering-led businesses.

Financial Services

Banking, insurance, asset management, fintech and professional services firms.

Healthcare

Life sciences, med-tech, pharma, diagnostics and healthcare services organisations.

Engineering & Construction

Infrastructure, built environment, energy transition and specialist engineering firms.

Private Equity

PE-backed and portfolio businesses requiring rapid, high-quality senior appointments.

Professional Services

Management consulting, legal, accountancy and specialist advisory businesses.

Build Best-In-Class Teams

Connecting you with the leadership, expertise and insight needed to drive transformation with confidence.

100% Track Record of Delivery

STOIX is a specialist Search Partner to CEOs and boards, CFOs, Private Equity funds, Venture Capitalists & Founders. We deliver top-calibre senior interim and permanent professionals across Finance, Transformation,

HWM (Halma) – An agent of change

Stoix supported us with our selection decisions every step of the way.

HWM (Halma) – An agent of change

Stoix supported us with our selection decisions every step of the way.”

HWM (Halma) – An agent of change

Stoix supported us with our selection decisions every step of the way.”

A Team of Specialists

Meet the people actively challenging the outdated methods of traditional search firms and delivering a better, more flexible service because of it.

Find out more
Neil French

Co-founder & Director

Rory McDermott

Co-founder & Director

Jane Dowding

Board Advisor

Thomas

Partner

Neil French

Co-founder & Director

Neil French

Co-founder & Director

The STOIX Difference

Purpose-driven, data-informed, and unconflicted. Here’s what sets us apart.

Certified B Corp

B Corp certified since 2023. We see business as a force for good and use the framework to measure how we operate, not just what we say.

Values-led leadership

We look beyond technical capability to find leaders who are culturally aligned, purpose-driven, and built to last.

Diverse talent


71% of our placements are diverse. We actively challenge briefs, reduce bias, and ensure every longlist reflects the breadth of available talent.

Technology driven

We use video shortlists and Hogan assessments so you can evaluate the whole person, not just their experience on paper.

Work with a Search Partner
That Shares Your Values

Whether you’re hiring with purpose or looking for a role where you can make a real difference, let’s start a conversation