Our dedicated team of experts specialise in executive search for the arts, culture, and creative industries. With deep industry knowledge and an extensive network, we connect visionary leaders with organisations to drive growth, innovation, and lasting cultural impact worldwide.

Creativity, ingenuity, transformation

In a time of profound change, the arts, culture, and creative industries have demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation, underscoring their unique ability to captivate audiences through constant reinvention. As accessibility gains prominence and competition grows, the demands on leadership in this sector have intensified. Today’s leaders must be versatile, combining commercial acumen with strategic vision while preserving a distinct creative edge. Identifying and nurturing such multifaceted talent requires deep expertise and a global outlook to bring forward the most impactful candidates.

Specialist recruitment advisors to:

  • Architecture and Design
  • Commercial arts organisations
  • Creative organisations
  • Festivals and fairs
  • Film and television
  • Heritage
  • Museums and galleries
  • Dance, opera and ballet
  • Publishing
  • Theatre and performing arts

Our approach

Championing diversity, equity and inclusion

Our experience

With over 30 years of expertise in the arts and creative industries, we are proud to support a diverse array of organisations and senior leaders. Our work bridges local, national, and international talent, guided by a commitment to inclusivity in our search and advisory services. From publicly funded institutions to commercial enterprises, from world-renowned organisations to emerging ventures, we value every partnership.

In today’s dynamic environment, having exceptional leadership is more critical than ever. We are dedicated to identifying and nurturing the right leaders – executive and non-executive, creative and managerial – who can drive transformation and inspire ongoing innovation.

Our Clients

Our recent appointments

Chair Designate
Brixton House
Trustee
Chineke! Foundation
Chair
The Henry Moore Foundation
Chair
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Artistic Director
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Head of Screen
SXSW London
Head of Music
SXSW London
Director of Programming
SXSW London
Creative Advisor
SXSW London
Chair
RSA
Artistic Director
Sheffield Theatres
Managing Director
SXSW London
Chief Executive Officer
Britten Pears Arts
Director
British Museum
Director
Gainsborough’s House
CEO
Into Film
Director of Collections and Chief Curator
V&A
Chair
BBC
Director
National Theatre
Director
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Chair
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Head of Collections
The Box
Director
English Heritage
Chair
New Art Exchange
Director
London Film School
Director
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Director
London Transport Museum
Director of Tate Modern
Tate
Finance Director, BBC News
BBC
Chief Operating Officer, BBC News
BBC
Chief Executive
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Artistic Director
Royal & Derngate
CEO
Royal Albert Hall
Trustees
Barbican
Managing Director
Momart
Chair
Turner Contemporary

Meet our team

Our Partnerships

Latest Opportunities

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Director of Advancement

Closing date: Monday 13 Jan 2025

Chester Zoo (North of England Zoological Society)

Chief Conservation Officer/Deputy CEO

Closing date: Monday 6 Jan 2025

Chelsea Physic Garden

Chair

This role opportunity has expired.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Director of Gardens

This role opportunity has expired.

The National Gallery

Head of Research

This role opportunity has expired.

Trent Park

Director

This role opportunity has expired.

The Courtauld

Members of the Audit and Risk Committee

This role opportunity has expired.

Foundling Museum

Fundraising & Property Trustees

This role opportunity has expired.

London Film School

Governors

This role opportunity has expired.

West Horsley Place Trust

Chair

This role opportunity has expired.

English National Opera

Chair

This role opportunity has expired.

Royal Academy of Dance

Chief Executive

This role opportunity has expired.

Glasgow Life

Head of Commercial and Business Growth

This role opportunity has expired.

New Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki

Director

This role opportunity has expired.

Let’s take it from here

 

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