ABTA

“Edward provided an excellent service for ABTA in a search for an independent Non Executive Director. They worked closely with us to provide an outstanding shortlist and consequently provided the Board with a difficult choice. As a result two appointments were made. Lord Fowler and Christine Farnish are already making an excellent contribution to our work.” 

Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive, ABTA

British Institute of Florence

"Wild Search did a superb job. They showed a clear understanding of our needs as a not-for-profit organisation and picked up the brief quickly. They brought the right strategic approach to our particular search and provided thoughtful guidance and insights throughout the process. Wild Search were well organised and were always very responsive. I would have no hesitation in recommending them"

Richard Jacques, Chair, Governing Body 

Circle

"I set Wild Search a challenging task to find the right person to fill an executive director position that is unique in our sector. They certainly rose to the challenge, ensuring from the outset that they understood both our requirements and the mission, values and vision of our organisation to secure a good fit. This resulted in them putting forward a good range of potential candidates and a successful appointment. I would certainly use them again."

Mark Rogers, Chief Executive, Circle Housing Group

Country Land and Business Association  

“Our search for a Director General was carried out by Edward Wild and his team with skill, diligence and attention to detail. They understood the requirements completely, provided a first class service and came up with some excellent candidates.”

Harry Cotterell, Deputy President, Country Land and Business Association

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria read more

“I want to thank you for your patience but above all your hard work during this process. While I now have a full team and so hope not to have to use your services for the foreseeable future, I will happily recommend your firm to other colleagues.”

Stefan Emblad, Director, Resource Mobilisation, Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Housing 21

"Edward and his team worked on two senior manager appointments for Housing 21. They provided a short list of varied and high quality candidates, undertook initial interviews and drafted briefing papers on each candidate. Their clear understanding of our requirements and the preparatory work put in by Edward with the candidates made the short listing and interview process work quickly and easily to our timetable."

Institute of Cancer Research 

“We engaged Wild Search to assist in finding new members for our Pension Scheme Trustee Board. Edward and the team fully understood our needs and communications were excellent throughout the process. We were extremely pleased with the calibre of candidates presented and have made three successful appointments. We would definitely consider Wild Search for future appointments.”

Cathy Scivier, Chief Operating Officer, Institute of Cancer Research

LAMDA

“We appointed Edward Wild and his team to work with the Board on this critical appointment, following a competitive process. They helped us to develop the brief and ensured that the process ran smoothly throughout. They brought to our attention a wide range of candidates and provided critical insights and advice on each of them, which led to some difficult choices. As a result of a full and thorough process, we have been able to appoint, in Joanna Read, a first class candidate to take the organisation to an even stronger position during the years ahead."

Luke Rittner, Chairman, LAMDA

Maple Leaf 

"We retained Wild Search to identify candidates to become HR Director for the UK Bakery of Maple Leaf. They conducted a comprehensive, thorough and extensive search and produced an impressive list of candidates with relevant skills and experience. We were delighted with the outcome and I would strongly recommend Edward and his team for any assignments where the ability to understand the needs of a rapidly changing business is critical."

Peter Baker, Managing Director, Maple Leaf

New West End Company

"Edward and his team provided an impressive service when we were looking for our new Chairman. A diverse and interesting long-list was rapidly produced, leading to a robust debate with the Board.  The short-list , all senior figures with great track-records, left the Selection Panel with some tough decisions and they remained well supported by Edward throughout the process leading to the successful appointment of Dame Judith Mayhew-Jonas." 

Richard Dickinson, Chief Executive, New West End Company

Odey Asset Management

"Edward Wild rapidly provided us with a varied range of candidates to consider when appointing our new Finance Director. He quickly grasped our requirement and we were delighted to be able to make an appointment within a month of our initial conversation with Edward."

David Stewart, Chief Executive, Odey Asset Management

Peter Jones Foundation

"My Foundation retained Wild Search after seeing presentations from several companies.  The Wild Search team stood out a mile in terms of experience, connectivity within the charity and not-for-profit sectors, combined with an imaginative proposal to working with our Board of Trustees and to find our new Chief Executive Officer. They delivered an exceptional list of candidates, well matched and well suited to the role we were offering, with each candidate offering many of the skills we wanted. The process was well managed from start to final offer and ultimately successful recruitment of the best individual. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Wild Search to other organisations as a first class recruitment partner."

Peter Jones CBE, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Peter Jones Foundation

Sotheby’s Institute of Art

“I recommended Edward Wild to the Sotheby’s Institute when they were seeking a new director. This was done in a comprehensive and conscientious manner and resulted in the appointment of our present Director Professor Jos Hackforth-Jones. We were very satisfied with the result” 

James Stourton, Chairman, Sotheby’s UK

Victoria Business Improvement District 

"Wild Search provided us with a first class service, in assisting Victoria BID to recruit a new Chairman. Our requirements and timescales were executed with precision by Edward and his team. We were presented with an impressive list of candidates - all of whom would have added value and provided us with great leadership skills. As a result we were able to appoint Tom Foulkes as our Chairman for Victoria BID."

Ruth Duston, Chief Executive, Victoria Business Improvement District

Wymondham College

"Edward Wild has worked on two key appointments for the College in recent years. The Wild Search team provided a personal service which understood our requirements precisely and worked with vigour and intelligence to satisfy our requirements."

Melvyn Roffe, Principal, Wymondham College

Crop Protection Association

"This is the second time the CPA have asked Wild to find us a dynamic and inspirational CEO to lead our association. In both cases they delivered, even though this time we raised the bar and set what we felt would be a very difficult task to find the leader we needed for our association! Wild didn't just take into account the make up of the individual but also focused on the dynamics of our industry today and tomorrow. That approach not only strengthened the process but helped to identify the best candidates from the start. Wild brought a very strong candidate pool for evaluation that far exceeded what I thought they would be able to find. We have a strong CEO now and Wild was essential to that success."

Stephen Henning, Crop Protection Association

Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association

"I was very impressed by the highly professional way that Edward Wild and his team handled my recent appointment as Chief Executive of the RNAA. Their attention to detail was excellent and I felt well briefed and supported throughout the recruitment process. Edward's close personal interest and advice was much appreciated and I am delighted to have been successful. "

Greg Smith, Chief Executive, Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association

East of England Agricultural Society

"I met Edward and his team at Wild Search whilst looking for a new and challenging position. Edward took the time to meet with me for a professional but informal meeting to fully understand my skills and experience and the type of role that I was seeking. Edward kept in regular contact during a period of several weeks until he had identified a potential position and fully briefed me prior to interview and advised me throughout the selection process. Since my appointment Edward has remained in touch and I have and will continue to recommend Wild Search to a number of contacts."

Jeremy Staples, Chief Executive, East of England Agricultural Society

Suzanne Wicks, Chief Executive, Hera Management Services

" "The team at Wild search took time to really understand what we required. They offered useful suggestions and managed the process of recruitment well. The information contained in the shortlist was comprehensive and I found the overview on each candidate from Wild Search particularly useful.""

Suzanne Wicks, Chief Executive, Hera Management Services

Swan Housing

“I was recruited as the Finance Director of Swan at the conclusion of a full and demanding process managed by Edward Wild. He understood the business well and the finance function and the contribution it makes to Swan's growth across the key divisions. He has remained in regular contact both with Swan and myself. Wild Search have worked on a number of projects and we are all delighted with the results. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for senior finance appointments across the housing sector and beyond.”

Jamie Smith, Finance Director, Swan Housing

The TEN Group

“The TEN Group retained Wild Search following personal recommendations which were confirmed in the team’s breadth and depth of experience and connectivity with the public and commercial sectors. Their proposal to our Board was both imaginative and thorough and they implemented this through providing a great candidate list, well matched and well suited to the Managing Director role which we were offering. The process was well managed from start to final offer and ultimately led to the successful recruitment of the best individual. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Wild Search to other organisations as a first class recruitment partner.”

Dick Palmer, Group Chief Executive Officer, Transforming Education in Norfolk (The TEN Group)