Rudi Eliott Lockhart to join the Independent Schools Association as Chief Executive Officer

Wild Search has advised on a number of Chief Executive appointments for membership associations and trade bodies within education and beyond, as well as for multi academy trusts.

If you would like to work with Wild Search in building your leadership team, please contact Rob Porter to arrange an initial discussion rp@wildsearch.org

14th February 2020

Rudi Eliott Lockhart to join the Independent Schools Association as Chief Executive Officer

Wild Search are delighted to announce the appointment of Rudi Eliott Lockhart as Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Association following a full and rigorous search which attracted wide interest.

He will bring a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing independent schools and combines a strong academic background with experience of leading the Religious Education Council of England and Wales for five years.

We wish him and the ISA every success in the future.

Find out more on the ISA website. 

Richard Burge appointed Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Richard Burge appointed Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

6th January 2020

It is with great pleasure that Wild Search can announce the appointment of Richard Burge as Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Richard’s appointment comes at a critical time as the UK prepares to exit the European Union and adapt trading relations with the continent. Bringing with him a breadth of international expertise, having previously fulfilled roles at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and Wilton Park, Richard will undoubtedly be a great asset as the LCCI navigates the BREXIT transition period.

We wish him every success in the role.

Wild Search Celebrates its First Decade

Wild Search Celebrates its First Decade

3rd January 2020

To mark ten years of Wild Search, during 2020 we look forward to hosting a series of events to which clients and candidates of past, present and future will be invited. They will range from our inaugural annual education lecture, to a special annual reception, through our regular programme of dinners for the sectors we serve, to fundraising during the course of the year for a charity which will be announced shortly. Details will be published on our website and invitations sent out in due course.

Let’s All Go Down the Strand: Northbank Revealed - latest publication

Please email research@wildsearch.org to request a hard copy.

Let’s All Go Down the Strand: Northbank Revealed - latest publication

4th December 2020

Taking its title from a music hall song, Let’s All Go Down the Strand, celebrates the history and future of The Northbank, the area of London either side of the Strand which links the City of London with Westminster. Acclaimed author Clive Aslet tracks the area’s history from its origins in the early modern period, through to the twenty-first century and looks ahead to some exciting potential developments.

This publication was commissioned by The Northbank BID.

International Education Reception at King & Wood Mallesons

Our education focused reports can be downloaded here or please email research@wildsearch.org to request a hard copy.

International Education Reception

19th November 2019

Thanks to all those who joined us at King & Wood Mallesons for a reception that brought together stakeholders in the international education community in the UK.

Our guest speaker, Professor Toby Salt recently stepped down as Chief Executive of AQA, but will continue to advise Oxford AQA who provide international qualifications benchmarked to UK equivalents and designed for those who do not have English as a first language.

The value of the UK education sector globally is significant and predictions are that it will continue to grow. Wild Search has a strong community in this area and will be producing another report on the theme in 2020.

Our recent relevant reports include:

Exporting Excellence: Creating Great British Schools Internationally (2019)

World Class Education: A report on the educational choices and opportunities for High Net Worth families in the UK and beyond (2018)

Education: The Greatest British Export (2017)

Please email research@wildsearch.org to request hard copies, if you would like to be involved in future, or for any other enquires about our thought leadership.

Jude McCann to join the Farming Community Network as Chief Executive Officer

Wild Search has advised on a number of Chief Executive appointments across agriculture and charities including the Agricultual Industries Confederation, the Crop Protection Association and the Suffolk and Royal Norfolk associations.

If you would like to work with Wild Search in building your leadership team, please contact Rob Porter to arrange an initial discussion rp@wildsearch.org

24th October 2019

Jude McCann to join the Farming Community Network as Chief Executive Officer

Wild Search are delighted to announce the appointment of Jude McCann as Chief Executive of the Farming Community Network.

Jude has previously worked with a number of rural-based organisations and NGOs, and has held the position of Chief Executive of Rural Support in Northern Ireland since 2012. He will bring a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing farming communities and businesses, along with considerable executive experience to the role.

We wish Jude great success in his new role and look forward to hearing his progress.

Find out more on the FCN website.