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On-demand leadership

Interim, fractional or advisory technology leadership. Two or three named operators within 48 hours.

When the seat can’t stay empty

Sometimes you need a CTO, CIO, CPO or CISO now. Interim, fractional or advisory, for exactly as long as the gap lasts: a two-week diagnostic, a day a week of fractional support, or a year in the seat while the permanent search runs.

An Albany partner 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

  • Triage

    A 30-minute call to work out what the business actually needs: interim, fractional, advisory or permanent search.

  • Introductions

    We introduce two or three named operators from our network within 48 hours.

  • Scope

    Day rate, duration and objectives are agreed up front, so everyone knows what success looks like before the engagement starts.

  • Handover

    When the gap closes, we hand over cleanly, whether that means stepping out or making the move permanent.

FAQs

How quickly we move, and what an engagement looks like.

How fast can someone start?

Two or three named operators within 48 hours. From there, the start date is set by your approval and onboarding process.

How long do engagements run?

From a few days of technical due diligence or a two-week diagnostic, to a twelve-month interim.

What is the difference between this and The Bench?

The same operators, organised differently. On-demand handles one situation as it comes up. A Bench does that work in advance, mapped against your whole portfolio, so the people are already matched to your companies and the triage call gets shorter.

Can an interim become permanent?

Often. If the fit is right, we’ll work with you to make the move from interim to permanent.

Contact us

Tell us what’s happened.

We’ll come back with two or three named operators within 48 hours.

Better still, have them lined up before you need them.