Finding Exceptional Talent for Boardroom Excellence
Specialist Non-Exec Recruitment
How We Work
Initial Consultation
During this stage, we take the time to understand your organization's specific needs, culture, and objectives..
Search & Shortlist
Based on your requirements, we'll conduct a targeted search and present you with a curated list of highly qualified candidates.
Placement & Beyond
Once a candidate is placed, we'll remain engaged to ensure a seamless transition and successful onboarding.
My Background
Having spent the last 15 years building multiple businesses, I've come to understand the intricacies of recruitment from the inside out. My career began in the precise world of accounting, but at 21, I took the entrepreneurial leap and spent the last 15 years building businesses, one which I bootstrapped to a £30 million valuation. Through this journey, I've had the privilege of hiring or advising on the recruitment of hundreds of professionals—from finance and sales to development, HR, and customer success, for both executive and non-executive roles. I know what it takes to identify an exceptional hire. Now, with Apex Non-Exec Search, I bring this wealth of expertise to an exclusive circle of clients, committed to reaching the apex of precision in recruitment.
Risk Free Recruitment
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We believe that good partnerships are built on trust, not contracts. That's why we don't require exclusivity agreements. We're confident that our services will stand out on their own merit.
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Our fees are contingent upon successful placement. We back ourselves and our expertise, aligning our success with yours. You pay only when we find the exceptional talent that meets your specific needs.
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Our "Retainer-Free Service" eliminates upfront financial barriers, making the decision to partner with us risk-free. We're so confident in our ability to find your ideal candidate that we don't require any initial investment. You pay only when we successfully fill your role, aligning our success directly with yours.
What People Say…
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“David doesn't just talk the talk, he's walked the walk. Most recruiters haven't gone through the mistakes of making the wrong hires, and feeling that pain. David has. That is the experience he brings to the process.”
Founder & CEO of Virtual Non Execs
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"David's insight into the hiring process isn't just theoretical; it's deeply personal and practical. Unlike many in the field, he's felt the sting of a mismatched hire firsthand. This hard-won wisdom is what he uses to guide his approach, ensuring that his recommendations are not just data-driven but also deeply human-centric."
Jamie Kokot
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"David stands out in a sea of recruiters for one simple reason: he's been in the trenches. Where others offer advice from the sidelines, David brings lessons learned from actual hiring battles. This unique perspective enriches his guidance, making it not just strategic, but genuinely empathetic and informed by real-life consequences."
Lindsey Beumer
