Our Approach

We approach each piece of work, whatever it is, as a unique project so insist on taking a full and comprehensive briefing at the outset, no matter how familiar we are with the client or what we are being asked to deliver. This enables us to properly understand what the client is seeking, as well as identify any potential obstacles.

With a research from first principles approach, with research being the cornerstone of everything we do, we draw on our extensive network of senior leaders around the world, as well as our database, to identify and bring forward the best talent, gain market views and insights, and obtain lateral ideas of where skills and capabilities maybe found – the most interesting people are not always in the most obvious places. Looking for talent in industries and sectors outside financial services is gaining momentum as organisations look to bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo, and introduce positive disruption.

Clients get the benefit of 30+ years of international executive search experience, with searches led and delivered by a Partner. Unlike other firms, a Partner is hands on across each and every element of the project from start to finish with clients receiving a differentiated level of experience, counsel, engagement, and communication.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is part of our search DNA and is central to each and every project we undertake. Our clients demand a DE&I focus when making new leadership appointments which is reflected in the diversity around their Board and ExCo tables.

Whilst we live in a world of rapidly evolving technology and AI, the foundation of executive search is relationships, both client and candidate, which technology has not yet replaced and won’t for the foreseeable future. Technology can assist us but cannot judge IQ, EQ, AQ and SQ, quotients which we understand in depth via building in person relationships and which can be verified via comprehensive referencing.

Why Gramercy Search

Gramercy is passionate about delivering a differentiated executive search experience with a focus on appointing high calibre professionals who will be game changers for our client organisations.

Gramercy differentiates itself through:

  • Reputation and track record founded on 30+ years’ international, senior-level, executive search experience – lived and worked in London, Hong Kong and Sydney.

  • 20+ years focused on financial services: banking, insurance, and consumer finance.

  • Credible at ExCo and Board level.

  • Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

  • Hands on, Partner-level operator who leads, manages, and delivers assignments from start to finish.