Nicholas Alexander
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
DIVERSITY FOCUSED SEARCH
Inclusive Leadership Starts With Intentional Search
We support clients in building more representative leadership teams through focused, evidence-based search assignments. Our approach is designed to broaden access, reduce bias and improve visibility of talent that has historically been overlooked.
This service goes beyond good intentions. It brings research depth, inclusive process design and candidate engagement strategies that support long-term change.
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ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Widening Access Without Lowering the Bar
Diversity-Focused Search helps organisations strengthen leadership capability while improving representation across gender, ethnicity, social background and other underrepresented characteristics. Our process is rigorous, structured and commercially aligned. We work with clients to understand current gaps, define objectives and create a search brief that supports inclusion without compromising performance expectations. What this includes:
Market mapping with clear focus on underrepresented talent
Language and tone review of role briefs to ensure accessibility
Inclusive outreach across multiple channels and communities
Bias-aware assessment throughout the interview process
Structured shortlisting with clear rationale for every recommendation
Over half of the candidates placed through our Diversity-Focused Search service were previously unknown to the client. This demonstrates the importance of widening search scope and engaging beyond existing networks.
HOW WE WORK
Search Built to Deliver Representation and Impact
Our methodology blends targeted research with a delivery process that is inclusive by design. This helps uncover candidates who bring different perspectives and lived experiences, while still meeting the commercial and functional requirements of the role.
Our approach includes:
A detailed discovery session to understand context, priorities and non-negotiables
Mapping of adjacent sectors where relevant talent may be found
Considered outreach that respects individual context and privacy
Support for inclusive assessment, including structured interviews and diverse panels
Post-hire feedback loops to understand candidate experience and improve future processes
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WHY NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
Retail and Consumer Insight With Inclusive Reach
We work in a sector where customers are diverse and fast-moving. Leadership teams should reflect that same range of backgrounds and thinking. We help clients access overlooked talent by combining deep sector knowledge with inclusive research methods and direct candidate engagement. Some of the reasons why clients work with us are:
Sector expertise: Specialist understanding of retail, consumer and digital leadership roles, grounded in years of focused executive search.
Inclusive search design: Campaigns structured to improve access while maintaining high standards of assessment and performance.
Practical advisory: Guidance on inclusive role definition, process structure and stakeholder alignment.
Candidate relationships: Trusted connections with high-potential leaders from a wide range of backgrounds and career journeys.
Long-term focus: Commitment to building lasting representation at senior levels, not single-point solutions.
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OUR SERVICES
Search and Advisory for Leadership-Defining Moments
We support founders, boards and investors with services built around critical leadership decisions from single hires to multi-role build-outs, from market intelligence to interim cover. Our work spans permanent and interim appointments, always with a focus on commercial impact and sector relevance.
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CONTACT US
Let’s Talk Leadership
If you're planning a key hire or building out a leadership team, we’d be happy to share our perspective. Investors, board members and business leaders trust us to connect them with the right people and we’re ready to do the same for you.