Executive Search

Finding the right leaders isn’t just a hiring decision, it’s a business-critical investment.
At Loftus Bradford, we specialise in helping businesses drive long-term growth and transformation through strategic executive placements.
As a global boutique search firm, our expert consultants deliver tailored, relationship-led search and advisory solutions. By understanding each client’s culture, pain points and organisational goals, we provide unrivaled precision, discretion and insight in their leadership appointments.

Our Approach

Our process begins with a simple commitment: to act as a partner, not just another search firm

We combine cutting-edge talent analytics, in-depth market mapping and rigorous assessment, leaving no stone unturned. Each search is tailored to your specific goals and every candidate is carefully evaluated for skill, leadership style and cultural fit.

By operating with zero conflict of interest, we become deeply embedded in your organisation’s context. Along with candidate shortlists, we bring comparative insight, from compensation benchmarks to diversity data and employer brand perception.

The Loftus Bradford Executive Search Process

Our search methodology is rigorous, transparent and built on partnership. We work as an extension of your team, aligning with your goals, culture and expectations from day one. Here’s how we deliver:

Global Reach & Expertise

With a presence across six continents, we bring deep experience across markets, sectors and functions. Never limited by geography, we find the right leader wherever they are.

Market Mapping

Using advanced talent analytics and proprietary research, we map the market and deliver competitive insights on competitors, compensation and candidate availability.

Talent Pipelines Development

To support succession planning and future needs, we build proactive pipelines tailored to your company’s strategic direction.

We don’t specialise in a single sector. Our focus is on understanding the DNA of each organisation we work with. We partner selectively with clients across Consumer Goods, Retail, Healthcare, Technology and Sporting Goods, always avoiding direct competitors. Our functional expertise spans General Management, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, People & Culture and Technology.
From C-Suite through to Senior Director (C-2), we have a stellar track record of placing candidates that shape strategic direction.

levels

C-suite

Partner with Us to Appoint Visionary Executive Leaders
When your organisation requires transformational leadership at the highest level, we deliver. From CEO to CHRO, we specialise in C-suite executive search—connecting you with globally minded leaders who shape strategy, inspire innovation, and drive lasting impact.

SVP (Senior Vice President)

Secure Senior Leadership That Scales Strategy
Our SVP searches focus on identifying enterprise-level leaders with a proven ability to execute cross-functional strategy, drive innovation, and lead large-scale teams. We help clients strengthen their executive bench with results-oriented, future-ready talent.

VP (Vice President)

Build a Stronger Mid-to-Senior Leadership Layer
Vice Presidents often anchor key business functions and drive day-to-day performance. We help you attract VP-level leaders who combine operational expertise with a growth mindset—ensuring business continuity and competitive advantage.

Senior Director

Identify Emerging Leaders with High Impact Potential
Our Senior Director search engagements target high-potential leaders with both subject matter depth and strategic agility. Whether you need transformation agents or successors to current VPs, we’ll help you identify and secure your next generation of executive talent.

Why Clients Choose Loftus Bradford

Long-term impact, not quick wins: Our success is your success. With 86% of leaders still in role after seven years, we’re proud to build leadership that lasts.
Unwavering commitment to every search: Each assignment is a genuine partnership. We work with agility, patience and persistence, never stopping until the job is done.
Selective client relationships: Successful partnerships are built on integrity and trust. We don’t work with direct competitors and won’t take on work unless we believe we’re the right fit.
Technology that enables, not replaces: Selective automation streamlines large-scale scanning and filtering so our team can spend more time on finding the right leadership fit.
Deep research capacity: A dedicated global research team maps the market thoroughly for every assignment, delivering informed, diverse and highly targeted shortlists.

FAQS

What sets Loftus Bradford apart?

We take a partnership-led approach, backed by data, insight and values. We work selectively with clients, avoiding direct competitors and stay with each assignment until the right leader is in place and thriving. Our 86% retention rate speaks for itself.

What executive search services do you offer?

Loftus Bradford services include retained Executive Search, Talent Pipelining, Market Mapping, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives and Strategic Talent Advisory. All are tailored to each client’s leadership needs.

What types of roles do you specialise in?

At Loftus Bradford, we specialise in strategic leadership positions, typically from C-level through to Senior Director (C-2). Our focus spans General Management, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, People & Culture and Technology functions.

Which industries do you work in?

We manage assignments across sectors including Consumer Goods, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Sporting Goods and Private Equity, always with a deep understanding of each organisation’s unique culture.

What happens after I get in touch?

We’ll start with a conversation to understand your needs, context and challenges. From there, we’ll walk you through our approach and share how we can help, whether you’re hiring now or planning ahead

Partner With Us

Let us help you build the leadership team that will shape the future of your business. Contact Loftus Bradford today to begin your executive search journey.