Business Details
18 Years
experience
Strategic Leadership Solutions for Business Growth
Since 2008, we have been dedicated to inspiring and accelerating good growth through strategy and people. Our expertise lies in partnering with entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders across Retail, Consumer, and Technology sectors to transform organisations and drive sustainable success. With a proven three-step methodologyAudit, Architect, and Optimisewe help clients build robust organisational strategies and structures tailored to their unique needs. Our executive search services focus on identifying impactful leaders who align with our clients' cultures, ensuring long-term retention and performance.Backed by 15 years of experience and a 98% candidate retention rate after 12 months, we combine data-driven insights with creative problem-solving to address complex leadership challenges. Our work with high-growth companies like GymShark and JD Sports demonstrates our commitment to delivering measurable outcomes, including a 77% average increase in client turnover over five years. We prioritise long-term partnerships over transactional relationships, ensuring our clients' success becomes our legacy.
Services
Strategy
Executive Search
Leadership Advisory
Organisational Design
Leadership Development
Talent Acquisition
Succession Planning
Cultural Transformation
Board Advisory
Executive Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory.
- Our three-step methodology ensures tailored organisational strategy development.
- 98% candidate retention rate after 12 months demonstrates placement quality.
- Specialised expertise in Retail, Consumer, and Technology sectors globally.
- We guarantee measurable outcomes with a 77% average client turnover increase over five years.
What people say
Accelerate growth
Strategic thinking
Successful placements
Long-term partnership
Sector expertise
Services
Executive Search
We identify and place high-impact executives for CEO, Board, and senior leadership roles. Our rigorous process ensures cultural and strategic alignment, reducing turnover risk. Clients benefit from our global network and sector-specific expertise in Retail, Technology, and Consumer industries.
Leadership Advisory
Our advisory services focus on leadership capability assessment, succession planning, and team development. We help businesses bridge skill gaps and build future-ready leadership pipelines. Clients gain actionable insights to enhance executive performance and organisational resilience.
Strategy
We design custom organisational strategies through our Audit-Architect-Optimise framework. This approach aligns business structures with growth objectives while addressing operational challenges. Clients receive data-driven roadmaps to scale effectively and sustainably in competitive markets.
People
Orlando Martins
Founder & CEO
With 17 years in executive search, Orlando founded ORESA in 2008. He specialises in Retail and Technology sectors, having advised high-growth firms like GymShark on strategic leadership needs.
Leandro Martins
Client Director
Leandro leads retail and technology assignments, leveraging nine years of experience in organisational design. He has supported both fast-growth startups and blue-chip corporations with leadership transformations.
Jodi MacDougall
Senior Associate
Jodi brings 17 years of recruitment expertise in fashion and consumer sectors. Her background includes technical roles in e-commerce and digital project management.
Karly Olsen-Haveland
Executive Development Consultant
Karly specialises in organisational development and executive coaching. With prior roles at BT, PwC, and Google EMEA, she drives transformation initiatives and leadership programmes for clients.
Questions
What industries does ORESA specialise in?
We focus on Retail, Consumer, Technology, and related sectors like Luxury, Leisure, and Fintech, with deep expertise in scaling businesses.
How does ORESA ensure leadership fit?
Our process evaluates cultural alignment, strategic capabilities, and long-term organisational needs to reduce turnover risk and enhance performance.
What is ORESA's approach to strategy?
We use our three-step Audit-Architect-Optimise framework to create tailored organisational strategies that drive measurable growth outcomes.
Do you work with global clients?
Yes, we partner with startups, scale-ups, and corporates worldwide, including UK-based firms like GymShark and JD Sports.
What metrics demonstrate ORESA's success?
98% candidate retention after 12 months and a 77% average increase in client turnover over five years validate our placement quality and strategic impact.
