Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Search Solutions
Cripps Leadership Advisors is a globally recognised executive search and leadership advisory firm with over five decades of experience. Founded in 1975, we specialise in identifying exceptional leaders for dynamic organisations navigating complex challenges. Our director-owned structure ensures a vested interest in delivering tailored solutions that align with our clients' strategic goals. With a presence in London, Houston, Paris, Dubai, and Lagos, we combine deep sector expertise with a commitment to fostering long-term relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.Our services extend beyond traditional recruitment, offering advisory solutions such as executive coaching, leadership development, and board effectiveness appraisals. We pride ourselves on our ability to source leaders who not only meet but exceed the demands of modern governance and innovation. Our team's global reach, coupled with a focus on diversity and inclusion, enables us to connect clients with talent that drives sustainable success. As a certified carbon-neutral organisation, we also prioritise environmental responsibility in our operations and partnerships.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Advisory
Hiring Assessment
Executive Coaching
Succession Planning
Board Appraisals
Leadership Development
Investment Due Diligence
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory.
- Our global reach spans key business hubs across five continents.
- We are a director-owned firm with a vested interest in client success.
- Our services integrate psychometric data and behavioural science insights.
- We are certified carbon-neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.
Associations and certifications
- Carbon Neutral Britain
What people say
Global expertise
Deep industry knowledge
Sustainable focus
Client-centric approach
Timely delivery
Services
Executive Search
We identify and place exceptional executives for board, C-suite, and senior leadership roles. Our process combines psychometric analysis, market intelligence, and deep sector knowledge to match clients with leaders who drive organisational success. With a global network spanning 50 years, we specialise in finding candidates with the strategic vision and operational expertise to navigate complex challenges.
Leadership Advisory
Our advisory services guide organisations through leadership development, board effectiveness, and succession planning. We use behavioural science and psychometric data to assess team dynamics, enhance executive performance, and create robust leadership pipelines. Our director-owned structure ensures tailored advice aligned with clients' long-term strategic goals and cultural values.
Hiring Assessment
We employ psychometric data and behavioural analysis to predict candidate success in specific roles. This evidence-based approach helps clients make informed hiring decisions, ensuring new leaders align with organisational culture and strategic objectives. Our assessments also identify development opportunities for existing teams to enhance overall performance.
Executive Coaching
Our coaching programs empower executives to refine their leadership style, navigate change, and drive innovation. Using insights from behavioural science and decades of industry experience, we help leaders develop the emotional intelligence and strategic thinking needed to excel in complex environments and inspire high-performing teams.
Succession Planning
We create tailored succession strategies to ensure organisational continuity and leadership excellence. By mapping critical roles and assessing internal talent against future needs, we help clients build resilient leadership pipelines. Our approach combines psychometric evaluations, market trends, and strategic alignment to prepare organisations for long-term success.
People
Matt Wright
Chairman
With over 25 years in executive search, Matt specialises in board-level appointments across global industries. He leads strategic initiatives and ensures the firm's continued focus on innovation and client-centric solutions.
Joe Dubbin
Managing Director
Joe oversees leadership advisory services, combining psychometric expertise with sector knowledge to guide clients through executive development and organisational transformation challenges across international markets.
Jennifer Curtis
Director
Jennifer leads research and product development, driving innovation in leadership assessment tools. Her work focuses on integrating behavioural science with executive search to enhance candidate-client alignment and long-term success.
Tom Isobe
Director
Tom specialises in industrial sectors, advising clients on leadership strategies for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. He has over 20 years of experience in global executive placements and organisational transformation.
Murray Fox
Director
Murray leads energy sector initiatives, guiding clients through leadership challenges in the transition to net-zero. His expertise spans renewable energy, oil & gas, and power utilities across five continents.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus on energy, natural resources, transportation, infrastructure, financial sponsors, and industrial services sectors globally.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We combine psychometric assessments, behavioural analysis, and 50 years of industry expertise to identify leaders who align with your strategic needs.
Do you work with private equity firms?
Yes, we provide leadership advisory and executive search services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies worldwide.
What makes your firm different?
Our director-owned structure, global reach, and integration of behavioural science create tailored solutions that drive long-term client success.
Are you committed to sustainability?
We are certified carbon-neutral and partner with sustainability-focused organisations to support the transition to net-zero industries.
How do you handle international searches?
With offices in five continents and a global network, we conduct cross-border searches while maintaining cultural and market-specific expertise.
