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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.

Two Albany partners listening during a meeting

We engaged Albany to lead our search for a Head of IT - a role that required a very specific blend of technical capability, cultural fit, and a forward-leaning mindset on AI and automation. Albany team took the time to understand our brief. We're delighted with the outcome and would have no hesitation recommending Albany.”

Chief People Officer

Our search was always going to be demanding. We needed a leader with proven SaaS product expertise, deep understanding of private markets, and the ability to establish Lantern in the US. In a limited candidate pool, where professional reputations carry significant weight, Albany distinguished themselves as a highly capable, dependable partner and we appointed an exceptional CPO.”

CTO

We had the pleasure to work with Henry and the Albany team for our CTO search. We are not only very happy about the great executive we were able to hire but we are especially grateful for the professional guidance Henry provided throughout the process.”

Founder

During our search for a new VP of Engineering, Albany demonstrated great market insight. Their guidance led to an excellent result. Throughout the process, their communication was transparent and pleasant, making it all very efficient.”

CEO

We have worked with Albany on two searches and are very happy with the results. Albany delivered, even in a tough market for executive talent. They were happy to challenge us as a client, as well as support us throughout and partnering with Juro.”

CEO

James' experience and expertise was invaluable in helping us to land a supersonic CTO. We had very clear expectations and a high bar from the outset, which James immediately understood and delivered with the perfect balance of intuition and process. I would 100% recommend James and Albany to any company looking to make their next pivotal technology hire.”

CEO and Founder

We had a great experience working with Kieran and team at Albany Partners. Their understanding of product leadership, quality of candidates, and thoughtful guidance throughout the process made a real difference in helping us find a VP of Product.”

EVP/Head of Product

We had an urgent requirement for a key strategic role in our business. Having had strong endorsements for Albany from my network, they were my first point of call. The whole process was highly collaborative with rapid cycles of feedback and improvement. This resulted in us finding, and hiring, an ideal candidate within a fraction of the time normally expected for this level.”

CEO

Together we achieved a great outcome... The Albany team were positive, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.”

Group CEO

The Albany team did a great job of getting right out beyond conventional candidates and managed to keep us moving and focused the whole time.”

CEO

The best Search experience I've had in the last ten years of hiring.”

CTO

Albany has been key in re-building our executive team. They placed multiple executives in key roles efficiently and effectively. The key is that they are true partners. Many firms engage as vendors, but Albany engage as an extension of our team and because of that, we hire the right person in the right role every time. I recommend them fully and with no qualification.”

CEO

The Albany team went above and beyond to deeply understand our business and needs. The experience was seamless, professional and a pleasure.”

CEO

What we really valued was their market knowledge, attention to detail and professional service. Thank you!”

Head of Talent

Working with the team at Albany has been a pleasure of professionalism, speed, agility, transparency and care. We hired an amazing CTO.”

Chief People Officer

I have partnered with Albany across a number of tech leadership searches in our portfolio, and they’ve consistently delivered exceptional results. They understand the pace and nuance of private equity, and more importantly, what good looks like and who can drive real value acceleration. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Albany to any PE firm looking for a search partner who truly gets it.”

Digital Future Architect

We rely on Albany to connect us and our portfolio companies with transformative, independent Tech and Product leaders. Their flexible platform makes them our first call and a key value creation partner.”

Head of Innovation Acceleration

Albany was recommended to us for an incredibly sensitive Product Leadership position. Taking on a retained search was a new thing for us. Their transparent approach was exactly what we needed. They were always available and even through some unexpected hurdles towards the end, their focus and management of the process from every side, resulted in a great hire!”

Co-CEO

Albany’s approach was the most thorough and informed I have ever come across from a search firm. The result was a perfect fit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, and we will certainly be using Albany again for other roles.”

Founder

How it works

Our process

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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