Executive Advisory
When companies engage us
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Time-critical appointments
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High-risk mandates
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Confidential or sensitive searches
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Post-acquisition integration
Discreet outreach. NDA-based referencing. Controlled candidate visibility.
Our Standard
Our advisory lens
Built for growth-driven and internationally structured organisations
Mandate-led, not CV-driven
Decision-ready shortlists, not longlists
Senior execution, no delegation
The Central Difference
One decision day. Not months of uncertainty.
In high-stakes environments, leadership is a capital decision. We structure appointments with precision, discretion, and long-term impact in mind.
Market Standard
Role architecture & market reality
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12–16 weeks process
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20–30 interviews on client side
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CV-based filtering
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Repetitive briefings
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High management time
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Risk of misalignment
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Paul Newstone
Confidential direct approach
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2–3 weeks to decision
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4–6 decision-ready candidates
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Advisory-led assessment
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Fully briefed candidates
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Minimal internal effort
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High fit, pre-validated
Discovery
Mandate definition grounded in market reality.
Selection Day
A curated shortlist. One decision window.
Decision
Confirmed appointment and structured transition.
Credibility Indicators
Proof & Credibility
2000+
senior appointments
2–4 Weeks
Typical Mandate Timeline
90% Retained
Confidential Searches
UAE + DACH
Leadership Search Coverage
Credibility Indicators
Who We Appoint
Board-level and leadership-critical roles across Finance and Business Services.
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Board & Executive Finance Leadership
CFO, Group CFO, Executive Finance Heads driving capital, governance and enterprise strategy.
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Business & Divisional Finance Functions
Finance Directors, Heads of Finance and performance leaders with full P&L accountability.
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Group Accounting & Financial Infrastructure
Group Accounting, IFRS, Controlling, FP&A and reporting functions across complex multi-entity structures.
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Business Services & Corporate Functions Leadership
HR, operations, executive support and corporate services roles critical to organisational stability and growth.
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Supported by a senior advisory network.
Direct partner involvement. No delegation.
Founder-led executive advisory across the Gulf and DACH. Trusted by owners, boards and institutional leadership for senior finance and business services mandates. Defined by discretion, structural judgement and long-term mandate partnerships.
Track record available on request.
Our Confidentiality Model
Confidential is core to our model
No public search. No market signalling. Discreet, controlled engagement.
Discretion is non-negotiable.
Discretion is embedded in our process architecture. No public search. No uncontrolled market exposure. Leadership transitions are managed with precision and confidentiality.
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