Nicholas Alexander
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
INTERIM & FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVES
Experienced Leaders, Ready for High-Stakes Situations
We connect organisations with proven executives who can take control of critical leadership gaps, deliver key projects or stabilise teams during times of pressure or change.
These leaders bring clarity, pace and credibility, not as placeholders, but as contributors who know how to work within commercial constraints and still deliver.
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Temporary Leadership With Measurable Impact
This service is built for clients who need immediate senior capacity. That could be due to sudden vacancies, investor pressure, business transformation or the need to professionalise a function quickly. We introduce individuals with sector knowledge and leadership maturity. They know what to do, how to do it and what to avoid. Many have led similar businesses and already know the challenges you face. Interim and fractional executives are often used for:
Turnaround and recovery initiatives
Pre-exit preparation and board-facing roles
Strategic delivery ahead of permanent appointments
Performance improvement projects
Functional leadership during periods of rapid change
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Nearly three quarters of the interim executives we place are later asked to take on additional responsibilities or extend their engagement.
HOW WE WORK
Speed Without the Shortcuts
Time is usually tight, but alignment still matters. We act quickly, but we do not rush the thinking. The emphasis is always on fit for the specific situation, not just availability. We remain closely involved and accountable throughout the engagement. This is not a transactional service, but rather a leadership solution with long-term consequences. Our process includes:
Rapid briefing to clarify objectives, timeframes and decision rights
Selection based on business context, not keyword matching
Shortlist presentation within days, often from known and trusted individuals
Support throughout the assignment, including performance check-ins and extensions
Flexibility to scale time commitment, depending on delivery needs
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WHY NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
Retail and Consumer Leadership Without the Learning Curve
We work only in retail, consumer and related sectors. That means every recommendation is based on real-world understanding of how these businesses operate, and what kind of leadership delivers results under pressure. Why clients rely on us:
Sector familiarity: We understand the day-to-day realities of trading, margin pressure, channel complexity and customer expectations.
Trusted network: Our interim and fractional contacts are already known to us. Many have worked with us before, often more than once.
Balanced recommendations: We assess candidates on judgement, delivery style and stakeholder fit not just track record.
Flexible structure: We support a range of options, including part-time commitments, project delivery, board advisory or full executive leadership.
End-to-end support: We do not disappear after placement. We provide context, continuity and challenge when needed.
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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.