Executive search
Permanent hires for the next stage of your business, not just the one you’re in today.
Leaders who can take on what’s next
Every search is retained and exclusive. We work closely with you to understand what the business needs now, and where it needs to go next. Then we find the leader who can do both.
Private Equity
The deal’s done. Now the real work starts. The 100-day plan needs an owner. The CTO who got you here might not be the one to take you further. And the leadership team needs to be ready for the questions a buyer will ask at exit.
Venture Capital
The company’s growing. Now leadership needs to grow with it. The founder is ready to step back. Series B changes the scale of the business. The board needs a technology leader who can operate at the next level.
How it works
Our process
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Brief and calibration
We challenge the brief before agreeing it, testing the options against what the business actually needs and what the next stage demands.
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Research and mapping
We map the market properly, not just the people already in our database or looking for a move. This is where the search really starts to take shape.
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Assessment and shortlist
We bring three or more candidates through to second stage, each with a clear written case for why they could be right for the business.
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Offer, onboarding and guarantee
We stay close through the offer and the first 90 days, helping the appointment land well. Every placement is backed by a replacement guarantee if it doesn’t work out.
FAQs
What a retained search with Albany actually involves.
How long does a search take?
11 weeks on average, from brief to close.
What counts as a shortlist?
Three or more candidates at second-stage interview, two at final stage, or an offer made.
Do you cover VP level as well as C-level?
Yes. Roughly 70% of placements are C-level and 30% VP.
Do you cover searches outside of tech and product?
No. We specialise in technology and product leadership only.
Contact us
Start the conversation.
Tell us the role. We’ll advise on the right route.

