Consumer services
Utilities, telecoms and healthcare
Finding the right senior marketers to enhance consumer lifestyles with next-generation technology.
“I honestly don't think I can recommend Suzie highly enough; she and her team are a joy to work with. From innovative chemistry sessions to get to know candidates on multiple levels, which ensure the best cultural, technical and character matches, to first rate endorsement and support throughout the recruitment and interview phases, as well as further ongoing support as needed once in role... my first port of call if I'm ever in market.” Katherine Walker, Chief Experience Officer, Shell Energy
“Suzie and her team are very unusual as a boutique headhunting firm. They go above and beyond the standard box-fitting approach and are genuinely happy to help however they can. At their excellent tailor-made social events, I have had the pleasure to meet several other top commercial change leaders, who still remain as close contacts. All part of the great and personalised service you get with Suzie Walker Executive Search.” David Gross, Digital Product Director, BT
FMCG and consumer products
FMCG, consumer products and tech
Ensuring consumer-focussed and innovative strategies for creative disruption and growth.
“Having worked with Suzie for many years, I trust the industry expertise that her team provides and their customer focus. Her team have an acute ability to build bridges and partnership cross functional teams which is second to none.” Mahbobeh Sabetnia, VP Digital Innovation, Mars
Financial services
Banks, fintech, credit card and payment firms
Focussing on senior marketing talent with an innovative and supportive approach to digital transformation and environmental changes that enhance customer experience.
"Developing talent and building marketing capability is such a massive focus for the industry and its wonderful to have great Executive Search partners like you to work with." Margaret Jobling, Chief Marketing Officer, NatWest Group
“Suzie Walker Executive Search is more than an executive recruitment company, but a people business partner ensuring executive alignment from all hires on the board and leadership teams. The service includes consultancy on complex structure issues and people assessment to ensure the right fit.” Carla Whelan, Group Marketing Director, Bushell Investment Group
Retail
Multi-channel brands, high street and online retailers, and fashion
We will help you to find the best very talent to support and develop a customer-first and agile retail marketing function.
“Choosing Suzie Walker Executive Search to assist me in recruiting for senior digital marketing resource was easy. In addition to an exceptional track record and deep sector knowledge, Suzie and the team invest a lot of time in understanding the candidates and taking their time to get under the skin of a CV, in a positive manner. Suzie also is not afraid of pointing out if your own opinion needs re-consideration too, which is a real bonus. The resulting shortlist was high calibre and we achieved a great end result.” Neil Borer, Chief Customer Officer, Radley
“Suzie Walker Executive Search has been a trusted partner for several years, supporting Halfords with some excellent appointments. Offering both a strong grasp of our sector and our business with a candid and down to earth style, it’s the combination of curiosity and judgment that supports us choosing their expertise time and time again. Suzie’s personal energy, drive and sheer commitment are second to none. I’d have no hesitation in recommending and endorsing them as market leader in their field.” Karen Bellairs, Group Commercial & Customer Director, Halfords
Travel, hospitality and leisure
Hotel groups, luxury travel, entertainment companies (including cinema groups and health clubs), restaurant and pub groups, food delivery platforms, national transport providers, travel business and tour operators
After a difficult period for the travel, hospitality and leisure industry, we will find the right senior marketing talent to take forward new strategies in this complex sector.
“I engaged Suzie Walker Executive Search to help me source a high calibre candidate to lead a new high profile innovation project. They understood the brief in detail, offered great advice and quickly pulled together a list of well-suited profiles. I’d use them again without hesitation.” Vinay Parmar, UK Customer & Digital Experience Director, National Express
“I have been continually impressed by the way Suzie Walker and the team truly understand the candidate profile required to match the business and cultural needs, whilst using their expertise to suggest compatible categories and background. With a heavy emphasis on tech and a network of high calibre senior leaders from 'Heads of' to 'C-suite', they delivered results in team expansion and succession. It has been a pleasure working with you.” Lizzy Johnson, Growth Director, Deliveroo
Private equity
Across B2C and B2B2C industries
As the growth and competition for private equity deals increase, we can support firms with the talent needed to take brands forward.
“Suzie Walker Executive Search is undoubtedly a search firm here for the long term. There are lots of different ways to find a new role but working with a thoughtful search firm who take the time to understand the brief and need is invaluable. They are true partners and a lovely bunch of people.” Phil Lloyd, Chief Marketing Officer, Purplebricks
"Many thanks for delivering, once again, an excellent pool of candidates... You clearly understand the kind of candidates I like, which is very handy." Chief Customer Officer, global private equity-backed firm