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Executive Search Consultant of the Year Award
Finding the leaders who change organisations.
About this category
This award recognises an executive search consultant whose senior appointments over the qualifying period have been outstanding. Judges look for the quality of search, the success of appointments and the relationships built with clients and candidates.
Eligibility
Open to executive search and headhunting consultants.
Judging criteria
- Quality of search
- Success and retention of appointments
- Client partnership
- Candidate care
- Discretion
Qualitative criteria
- Discretion
- Insight and deep networks
Metrics
- Appointments made
- Time to shortlist
- Appointment retention and client feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, client, candidate or colleague evidence. Client and candidate names must not be disclosed without consent: describe placements in anonymised terms, and give commercially sensitive figures as percentages or ranges. Nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size of the business or team, so smaller agencies compete on equal terms.
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