Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Executive Recruitment Solutions
We are an executive recruitment firm built by specialists with board-level experience. Since 2013, we have dedicated ourselves to helping businesses succeed by placing exceptional senior executives and interim managers into roles swiftly. Our expertise spans Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, Retail, and Professional Services sectors. Our team combines corporate experience with rigorous recruitment methodologies to deliver candidates aligned with client cultures and business challenges. We utilise technology-driven approaches, including video interviews and applicant tracking systems, to streamline processes and enhance candidate quality.With a 99% success rate in retained vacancies, we provide shortlists for permanent roles in 2-4 weeks and interim roles in 2-4 days. As proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, we adhere to strict professional standards. Our global network enables placements in both multinational corporations and SMEs, ensuring access to leadership talent tailored to specific organisational needs.
Services
Executive Search
Interim Management
Board NEDs
Financial Officers Practice
International Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We deliver 99% of retained vacancies with shortlists in 2-4 weeks
- Our team has board-level business experience across global sectors
- We utilise technology-led recruitment processes for efficiency
- We serve clients globally, from startups to blue-chip organisations
- Our success-based fee structure aligns with client outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment & Employment Confederation
What people say
Outstanding service
Exceptional candidates
Rapid turnaround
Professional approach
Highly recommend
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies senior leaders for C-suite and director roles globally. Combining board-level expertise with advanced recruitment technology, we deliver culturally aligned candidates in 2-4 weeks. We specialise in complex placements requiring industry-specific knowledge and strategic leadership capabilities across diverse sectors.
Interim Management
We source experienced interim executives for urgent leadership requirements. Our candidates deliver immediate impact through proven expertise in business transformation and crisis management. With global availability, we provide pre-vetted professionals ready to start within days, offering flexibility without compromising quality.
Board NEDs
Our NED recruitment service connects organisations with commercially astute non-executive directors and chairs. We identify candidates with proven board-level experience, financial acumen, and strategic vision to enhance corporate governance and drive business growth across public and private sectors.
Financial Officers Practice
We specialise in placing CFOs, FDs, and senior finance professionals globally. Our recruiters have over 25 years' experience delivering finance leaders for FTSE 100 companies to startups, with expertise in M&A, fundraising, and strategic financial management.
International Recruitment
Our international recruitment solutions facilitate cross-border executive placements in 65+ countries. We leverage a global network to identify culturally adaptable leaders with regional market knowledge, ensuring seamless integration into multinational organisations.
People
Norrie Johnston
Chairman
Former interim sales director for IBM and Westinghouse with 20+ years in executive recruitment. Founded Executives Online in 2000 and serves as NED for renewable energy VCT-backed companies.
Rex Cridland
Managing Director
25+ years executive search experience placing leaders at Apple, Diageo, and GSK. Former head of global recruitment businesses with expertise in finance and technology sector placements.
Graham Oates
Partner
Ex-KPMG Managing Partner with 14 years leading IT consulting growth to 50m turnover. Specialises in technology, media, and telecoms sector leadership placements with global reach.
Daryl Stickland
Partner
20+ years executive search experience placing leaders for Amazon and BGF. Former EMEA finance executive with expertise in non-executive director recruitment and SME growth strategies.
Michelle Stanley
Head of Research
10+ years executive research experience sourcing global talent across aerospace, finance, and technology sectors. Specialises in advanced web-based candidate identification techniques.
Questions
What executive search services do you offer?
We specialise in C-suite, director, and senior leadership placements across all sectors globally, with a 99% success rate and shortlists delivered in 2-4 weeks.
How quickly can you fill interim management roles?
We provide pre-screened interim candidates within 2-4 days, with expertise in urgent leadership requirements across industries.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we operate globally with experience placing executives in multinational corporations and supporting cross-border assignments.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, and FMCG sectors, with deep industry expertise.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We combine rigorous video interviews, technical assessments, and cultural fit evaluations to ensure candidates meet both functional and organisational requirements.
What makes your recruitment process unique?
Our technology-led approach uses bespoke video interviews and applicant tracking systems to enhance candidate evaluation and streamline client collaboration.
Reviews (4)
Charles Webb
Jan 27, 2021
Report
Positive:Professionalism
NJR are professional, expert well connected and responsive. NJR are in touch with the market give great advice and can always be relied upon.
NJR are professional, expert well connected and responsive. NJR are in touch with the market give great advice and can always be relied upon.
Surbjit Nagra
Jan 20, 2021
Report
I have known Norrie and his team for many years. He has found for me excellent interim managers and placed me into interim roles on many occasions.
Norries professionalism, expertise and contacts are second to none. Whenever you have a requirement for talented people to strengthen your team then Norrie should be at the top of your list to contact.
Norries professionalism, expertise and contacts are second to none. Whenever you have a requirement for talented people to strengthen your team then Norrie should be at the top of your list to contact.
Mark Selway
Nov 19, 2020
Report
I have been associated with Norrie and the NJR team over an extended number of years, companies and geographies. Whether you need a specialist functional executive or a managing director for a short term turnaround I would recommend you give Norrie a call. He and his team have consistently delivered great people and been responsive to my geographic, technical and project specific needs. Good and straightforward people to do business with.
Paul Jennings
Nov 09, 2020
Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I have known Norrie and NJR for a number of years now and have used their services on more than one occasion.
Norrie is always professional and uses his knowledge of the recruitment space to great effect. I would have no hesitation in recommending NJR to clients and candidates alike.
I have known Norrie and NJR for a number of years now and have used their services on more than one occasion.
Norrie is always professional and uses his knowledge of the recruitment space to great effect. I would have no hesitation in recommending NJR to clients and candidates alike.
