Search & Selection

WHO WE ARE

We have been in the executive search business since 1984. Originally founded in London, with an office in the old Spitalfields fruit market, where we focused on information technology. Today, we are located just outside of New York City and have evolved into a a specialized recruitment firm that delivers high-impact talent globally, across multiple industries and disciplines. We are driven, passionate, and unrelenting in our commitment to quality. Enabling our clients and candidates to achieve their full potential. With our extensive reach, network and innovative approach to sourcing, we leverage cutting edge techniques, strategies and methodologies that enable us to provide our clients with the most qualified talent on the market.

Over the years, we have been engaged by hundreds of organizations to be their trusted advisor and talent partner.

OUR SERVICES

Container Based Search

We don’t believe in the old and antiquated retained search model where a full fee would be paid after 90 days, regardless of progress. Instead, we offer two flexible models where we ask for a small “container” at the commencement of the search but won’t bill a penny more until key deliverables are met. In addition, we will guarantee any “container” placement for a full year. You will find our approach refreshingly supportive and collaborative.

Talent and Market Mapping / Competitor Mapping

Want to better understand the talent pool or your competitor landscape? Book our highly skilled research team for a minimum of 40 hours and we will identify the key players at any company or in any industry. We can subsequently directly head hunt anyone you select. Any interested candidate will then be presented and is then yours to proceed with, and no fee is payable. You will then take over the candidate process once we’ve established common ground and a mutual interest. This is a cost effective way of filling your opening.

Executive Coaching and Job Seeking Strategies

From helping job seekers through career breaks and transitions to working on their resumes and providing highly effective job search strategies and tools to get you noticed, as well as interview prep and coaching. We will give you the tools to maximize your chances of landing your next big role.

Let’s Talk

Whether you are a prospective hiring manager looking to acquire exceptional talent or a candidate looking to take your career to the next level please reach out to us. Call us at +1 917 301 1723 or click the button below to send us an email.

WHO WE SERVE

We have successfully completed searches in multiple industries and have deep market knowledge and experience within the following areas:

PE Backed Organizations looking to scale

Management Consulting / Advisory Firms

Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance and AML
Risk Advisory
Forensic Accounting
Transaction Advisory / M&A Due Diligence
Disputes and Forensics
Turnaround & Restructuring
Business Valuation

Veterinary Medicine

DVMs
Hospital Leadership
Operations Leaders

Business Development & Growth

Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Growth Officer

Human Resources

Chief Human Resources Officer
Learning & Development
Talent Acquisition
Total Rewards / Compensation and Benefits

Information Technology

Digital Transformation
Enteprise Software Implementation
Customer Sucess Leaders within SaaS Organizations
Software Engineers

Media and Entertainment

Chief Operating Officer
Head of Legal
Head of Production
Social Media Manager
Senior Designer

OUR PROCESS

In our unwavering pursuit of success, and somewhat uniquely in our space, we learnt a long time ago to listen first and foremost. We want to learn about and understand your business, your challenges, the growth strategy, the company mission and values, the culture and THEN better understand the position requirements via a thorough and highly detailed intake call. We will of course ask questions and provide market insights that we’ve gained from our deep industry and market knowledge. We will map out a strategy and communicate it succinctly, ensuring that our clients are kept informed through timely and regularly scheduled updates every step of the way.

OWNER PROFILE

Chris is the owner and Managing Director of Marshall Wilkins Search & Selection. He brings over 25 years in global recruitment expertise to his clients, leveraging his network, deep domain expertise, sourcing strategies and understanding of the ever evolving landscape to find high performing leaders that will drive strategic growth and bring a competitive advantage to his client base.

During his career Chris has worked in both retained and contingency search and has also held in-house talent acquisition leadership roles for many well known organizations such as PwC, Deloitte, Ingersoll Rand, DSM, Siemens, RSM, Navigant/Guidehouse and NVA Group. Having also managed retained searches conducted by the likes of Korn Ferry, Russell Reynolds, Egon Zender, as well as being placed by retained search firms himself, he is uniquely equipped to ensure he brings all those learnings and best practices to his clients.

Chris has lived both sides of the pond and is currently based just outside of New York City. When not recruiting Chris enjoys throwing himself down a mountain on a bicycle, racing motor cars, traveling and hiking with his faithful border collie and supporting Ipswich Town football Club.