Executive Search
Proven board-level executive search specialists within the UK and internationally.
Over 1500+ Candidate & Companies Trust Us.
Executive Search
Proven board-level executive search specialists within the UK and internationally.
Over 1500+ Candidate & Companies Trust Us.
Executive Search
Proven board-level executive search specialists within the UK and internationally.
Over 1500+ Candidate & Companies Trust Us.
Executive Search
Proven board-level executive search specialists within the UK and internationally.
Over 1500+ Candidate & Companies Trust Us.
Proven Executive Search Recruiters.
Proven Executive Search Recruiters.
Proven Executive Search Recruiters.
Executive Search
Executive Search
Executive Search
Executive Search
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Advertised Selection
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Proven Executive Search Recruiters.
When selecting your Executive Search partner, you have plenty of choice. Sadly, not all firms can deliver what you may need.
We are a privately owned, boutique firm. We work on a retained basis for senior positions across Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR, Operations and General Management, both in the UK and Internationally. We have grown through uncovering and delivering exceptional candidates, providing class-leading levels of service and support to our clients, and ultimately building mutually beneficial long term partnerships through consistent, effective delivery, walking the walk, not just talking the talk.
We take great pride on getting it right, first time.
When selecting your Executive Search partner, you have plenty of choice. Sadly, not all firms can deliver what you may need.
We are a privately owned, boutique firm. We work on a retained basis for senior positions across Finance, Sales & Marketing, HR, Operations and General Management, both in the UK and Internationally. We have grown through uncovering and delivering exceptional candidates, providing class-leading levels of service and support to our clients, and ultimately building mutually beneficial long term partnerships through consistent, effective delivery, walking the walk, not just talking the talk.
We take great pride on getting it right, first time.
Proven board-level recruitment brand managed by industry-leading consultants.
Over 80 years of joined experience, networks and contacts.
Class-leading research capabilities to find the right fit for your business.
Almost 100% successful placement track record, compared to the industry average of under 40%.
Your Trusted Partners.
Your Trusted Partners.
Your Trusted Partners
Your Managing Partner works closely with our in-house research team.
Unlike traditional firms, we don’t hand off the process — your Managing Partner is involved at every stage.
We invest the time to understand your business, ensuring a candidate with the perfect cultural fit.
Your Managing Partner works closely with our in-house research team.
Unlike traditional firms, we don’t hand off the process — your Managing Partner is involved at every stage.
We invest the time to understand your business, ensuring a candidate with the perfect cultural fit.
Your Managing Partner works closely with our in-house research team.
Unlike traditional firms, we don’t hand off the process — your Managing Partner is involved at every stage.
We invest the time to understand your business, ensuring a candidate with the perfect cultural fit.
Diverse Client Base
Diverse Client Base
Diverse Client Base
We’ve been the preferred Executive Search partner of choice for companies that range from NASDAQ, FTSE, and NIKKEI listed organisation, all the way down ton 2 person start-ups.
Every role is treated with the same high-quality approach, regardless of company size.
We’ve been the preferred Executive Search partner of choice for companies that range from NASDAQ, FTSE, and NIKKEI listed organisation, all the way down ton 2 person start-ups.
Every role is treated with the same high-quality approach, regardless of company size.
We’ve been the preferred Executive Search partner of choice for companies that range from NASDAQ, FTSE, and NIKKEI listed organisation, all the way down ton 2 person start-ups.
Every role is treated with the same high-quality approach, regardless of company size.
Confidential Operations
Confidential Operations
Confidential Operations
We operate with full confidentiality throughout the entire process.
Your search will be handled discreetly, with confidentiality upheld for all parties.
We operate with full confidentiality throughout the entire process.
Your search will be handled discreetly, with confidentiality upheld for all parties.
We operate with full confidentiality throughout the entire process.
Your search will be handled discreetly, with confidentiality upheld for all parties.
Support Beyond Placement
Support Beyond Placement
Support Beyond Placement
We meet with candidates and clients during their first few months to ensure everything is running smoothly.
We maintain open communication throughout their first year to ensure the match is working.
We meet with candidates and clients during their first few months to ensure everything is running smoothly.
We maintain open communication throughout their first year to ensure the match is working.
We meet with candidates and clients during their first few months to ensure everything is running smoothly.
We maintain open communication throughout their first year to ensure the match is working.
Managing Partner
Simon Bell
After a career in teaching, Simon embarked on a highly successful career with one of the world's largest professional staffing firms. He started in London recruiting finance professionals and led large teams across a diverse client base.
He then moved to the Midlands where he set up the regional Executive Search operation. This was extremely successful and led to him becoming the MD of the newly branded Page Executive business in 2010. In the same year, he was winner of the REC - UK Headhunter of the Year award. He led the business to more than double in size and become the largest executive search operation in the global group.
He set up Grays Search and Selection and Grays Advisory in 2014 and has built a very strong reputation for providing exceptional customer service, becoming a trusted partner to many leading brands and SMEs in both the public and private sectors. He has recruited at both board and executive level and specialises in Board Level and Non exec roles in both the public and private sector across many Charities and Associations.
Simon was also recently an Independent member of the Nominations Committee for St John Ambulance. This board focuses on the recruitment and sourcing of Trustees and Senior Volunteers.
After a career in teaching, Simon embarked on a highly successful career with one of the world's largest professional staffing firms. He started in London recruiting finance professionals and led large teams across a diverse client base.
He then moved to the Midlands where he set up the regional Executive Search operation. This was extremely successful and led to him becoming the MD of the newly branded Page Executive business in 2010. In the same year, he was winner of the REC - UK Headhunter of the Year award. He led the business to more than double in size and become the largest executive search operation in the global group.
He set up Grays Search and Selection and Grays Advisory in 2014 and has built a very strong reputation for providing exceptional customer service, becoming a trusted partner to many leading brands and SMEs in both the public and private sectors. He has recruited at both board and executive level and specialises in Board Level and Non exec roles in both the public and private sector across many Charities and Associations.
Simon was also recently an Independent member of the Nominations Committee for St John Ambulance. This board focuses on the recruitment and sourcing of Trustees and Senior Volunteers.
After a career in teaching, Simon embarked on a highly successful career with one of the world's largest professional staffing firms. He started in London recruiting finance professionals and led large teams across a diverse client base.
He then moved to the Midlands where he set up the regional Executive Search operation. This was extremely successful and led to him becoming the MD of the newly branded Page Executive business in 2010. In the same year, he was winner of the REC - UK Headhunter of the Year award. He led the business to more than double in size and become the largest executive search operation in the global group.
He set up Grays Search and Selection and Grays Advisory in 2014 and has built a very strong reputation for providing exceptional customer service, becoming a trusted partner to many leading brands and SMEs in both the public and private sectors. He has recruited at both board and executive level and specialises in Board Level and Non exec roles in both the public and private sector across many Charities and Associations.
Simon was also recently an Independent member of the Nominations Committee for St John Ambulance. This board focuses on the recruitment and sourcing of Trustees and Senior Volunteers.
Managing Director
Miles Greenslade
Miles Greenslade
Raised in Gloucestershire, Miles went North for University and settled in Leeds where he combined an early marketing career, including managing the launch of the first Pret a Manger outside of London, with playing a lot of rugby. He then joined Michael Page in 1996 and now brings 28 years of recruitment expertise. He served as a Founding Director of NASDAQ-listed Hudson Sales & Marketing UK and Page Executive, and has proven himself as a highly competent senior level generalist operator who has placed all main board level and general management remits in his career, domestically and overseas. In 2010 he took a hiatus to gain industry experience as Head of Resourcing for Barclays UK Retail Bank. He co-established Adjacency in 2013 and took full ownership in 2023. Miles is also passionate Trustee of Rugby for Heroes, a UK Charity that helps current and ex-service men and women make the transition back into civilian life, whose patrons are Mike Tindall MBE and Nick Knowles.
Raised in Gloucestershire, Miles went North for University and settled in Leeds where he combined an early marketing career, including managing the launch of the first Pret a Manger outside of London, with playing a lot of rugby. He then joined Michael Page in 1996 and now brings 28 years of recruitment expertise. He served as a Founding Director of NASDAQ-listed Hudson Sales & Marketing UK and Page Executive, and has proven himself as a highly competent senior level generalist operator who has placed all main board level and general management remits in his career, domestically and overseas. In 2010 he took a hiatus to gain industry experience as Head of Resourcing for Barclays UK Retail Bank. He co-established Adjacency in 2013 and took full ownership in 2023. Miles is also passionate Trustee of Rugby for Heroes, a UK Charity that helps current and ex-service men and women make the transition back into civilian life, whose patrons are Mike Tindall MBE and Nick Knowles.
Raised in Gloucestershire, Miles went North for University and settled in Leeds where he combined an early marketing career, including managing the launch of the first Pret a Manger outside of London, with playing a lot of rugby. He then joined Michael Page in 1996 and now brings 28 years of recruitment expertise. He served as a Founding Director of NASDAQ-listed Hudson Sales & Marketing UK and Page Executive, and has proven himself as a highly competent senior level generalist operator who has placed all main board level and general management remits in his career, domestically and overseas. In 2010 he took a hiatus to gain industry experience as Head of Resourcing for Barclays UK Retail Bank. He co-established Adjacency in 2013 and took full ownership in 2023. Miles is also passionate Trustee of Rugby for Heroes, a UK Charity that helps current and ex-service men and women make the transition back into civilian life, whose patrons are Mike Tindall MBE and Nick Knowles.
Head of Research
Kirsty Watt
Kirsty Watt
Kirsty is Head of Research at Adjacency Executive Search. Starting her career as a graduate trainee at Michael Page, she has an extensive recruitment background working with firms including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and the Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy.
After returning to full time work after maternity leave, she has been engaged on a number of assignments, where she has developed excellent working relationships with candidates, receiving very positive feedback.
Having worked for several major international firms such as Goldman Sachs, Kirsty is acutely aware of the importance of any form of interaction with senior level candidates, and will ensure that high levels of diplomacy, discretion and customer service are provided.
She also works with school age children, providing career counselling, including developing their CVs and interview skills. She was a school Governor of a local Grammar School for 7 years and is currently a Parish Councillor.
Kirsty is Head of Research at Adjacency Executive Search. Starting her career as a graduate trainee at Michael Page, she has an extensive recruitment background working with firms including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and the Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy.
After returning to full time work after maternity leave, she has been engaged on a number of assignments, where she has developed excellent working relationships with candidates, receiving very positive feedback.
Having worked for several major international firms such as Goldman Sachs, Kirsty is acutely aware of the importance of any form of interaction with senior level candidates, and will ensure that high levels of diplomacy, discretion and customer service are provided.
She also works with school age children, providing career counselling, including developing their CVs and interview skills. She was a school Governor of a local Grammar School for 7 years and is currently a Parish Councillor.
Kirsty is Head of Research at Adjacency Executive Search. Starting her career as a graduate trainee at Michael Page, she has an extensive recruitment background working with firms including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and the Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy.
After returning to full time work after maternity leave, she has been engaged on a number of assignments, where she has developed excellent working relationships with candidates, receiving very positive feedback.
Having worked for several major international firms such as Goldman Sachs, Kirsty is acutely aware of the importance of any form of interaction with senior level candidates, and will ensure that high levels of diplomacy, discretion and customer service are provided.
She also works with school age children, providing career counselling, including developing their CVs and interview skills. She was a school Governor of a local Grammar School for 7 years and is currently a Parish Councillor.
Sectors We Cover:
Agribusiness
Consumer & FMCG
Business Services
Financial Services
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Automotive
Charities, Not For Profit & Third Sector
Utilities
Building & Construction
Energy
Electrical & Precision Engineering
Facilities & Infrastructure
Mining & Metals
Paper & Packaging
Transportation & Logistics
Reasons to consider Adjacency Executive Search.
Reasons to consider Adjacency Executive Search.
Boutique consultancy; small enough to care, big enough to partner all size of client
Demonstrable track record for successful first-time placement, even when others have
failed to deliver previously
Class leading systems and search technology, uncovering candidates others can’t.
Extensive, cross sector exposure provides significant value add to your process.
1 point of contact throughout the campaign
Embracing Diversity For a Bright Future
Embracing Diversity For a Bright Future
Embracing Diversity For a Bright Future
54%
54%
54%
Female V Male Placements (last 12 months)
Female V Male Placements (last 12 months)
Female V Male Placements (last 12 months)
11.2%
11.2%
11.2%
Ethnic Minority Placements (last 12 months)
Ethnic Minority Placements (last 12 months)
Ethnic Minority Placements (last 12 months)
As an ethical recruiter, we choose to practice what we preach, rather than just tick a box. Our search for your talent holds no boundaries and we are proud to provide the best talent, no matter their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes someone unique; we dig deeper to find the ‘best’ candidate for the role, nothing else matters, ensuring everyone had the same opportunity to love what they do.
As an ethical recruiter, we choose to practice what we preach, rather than just tick a box. Our search for your talent holds no boundaries and we are proud to provide the best talent, no matter their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes someone unique; we dig deeper to find the ‘best’ candidate for the role, nothing else matters, ensuring everyone had the same opportunity to love what they do.
As an ethical recruiter, we choose to practice what we preach, rather than just tick a box. Our search for your talent holds no boundaries and we are proud to provide the best talent, no matter their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes someone unique; we dig deeper to find the ‘best’ candidate for the role, nothing else matters, ensuring everyone had the same opportunity to love what they do.
Your Trusted Partners.
Your Managing Partner works closely with our in-house research team.
Unlike traditional firms, we don’t hand off the process — your Managing Partner is involved at every stage.
We invest the time to understand your business, ensuring a candidate with the perfect cultural fit.
Diverse Client Base
We’ve been the preferred Executive Search partner of choice for companies that range from NASDAQ, FTSE, and NIKKEI listed organisation, all the way down ton 2 person start-ups.
Every role is treated with the same high-quality approach, regardless of company size.
Confidential Operations
We operate with full confidentiality throughout the entire process.
Your search will be handled discreetly, with confidentiality upheld for all parties.
Support Beyond Placement
Our commitment doesn’t end once a candidate is placed:
We meet with candidates and clients during their first few months to ensure everything is running smoothly.
We maintain open communication throughout their first year to ensure the match is working.
Managing Partner
Simon Bell
After a career in teaching, Simon embarked on a highly successful career with one of the world's largest professional staffing firms. He started in London recruiting finance professionals and led large teams across a diverse client base.
He then moved to the Midlands where he set up the regional Executive Search operation. This was extremely successful and led to him becoming the MD of the newly branded Page Executive business in 2010. In the same year, he was winner of the REC - UK Headhunter of the Year award. He led the business to more than double in size and become the largest executive search operation in the global group.
He set up Grays Search and Selection and Grays Advisory in 2014 and has built a very strong reputation for providing exceptional customer service, becoming a trusted partner to many leading brands and SMEs in both the public and private sectors. He has recruited at both board and executive level and specialises in Board Level and Non exec roles in both the public and private sector across many Charities and Associations.
Simon was also recently an Independent member of the Nominations Committee for St John Ambulance. This board focuses on the recruitment and sourcing of Trustees and Senior Volunteers.
Managing Director
Miles Greenslade
Raised in Gloucestershire, Miles went North for University and settled in Leeds where he combined an early marketing career, including managing the launch of the first Pret a Manger outside of London, with playing a lot of rugby. He then joined Michael Page in 1996 and now brings 28 years of recruitment expertise. He served as a Founding Director of NASDAQ-listed Hudson Sales & Marketing UK and Page Executive, and has proven himself as a highly competent senior level generalist operator who has placed all main board level and general management remits in his career, domestically and overseas. In 2010 he took a hiatus to gain industry experience as Head of Resourcing for Barclays UK Retail Bank. He co-established Adjacency in 2013 and took full ownership in 2023. Miles is also passionate Trustee of Rugby for Heroes, a UK Charity that helps current and ex-service men and women make the transition back into civilian life, whose patrons are Mike Tindall MBE and Nick Knowles.
Head of Research
Kirsty Watt
Kirsty is Head of Research at Adjacency Executive Search. Starting her career as a graduate trainee at Michael Page, she has an extensive recruitment background working with firms including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and the Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy.
After returning to full time work after maternity leave, she has been engaged on a number of assignments, where she has developed excellent working relationships with candidates, receiving very positive feedback.
Having worked for several major international firms such as Goldman Sachs, Kirsty is acutely aware of the importance of any form of interaction with senior level candidates, and will ensure that high levels of diplomacy, discretion and customer service are provided.
She also works with school age children, providing career counselling, including developing their CVs and interview skills. She was a school Governor of a local Grammar School for 7 years and is currently a Parish Councillor.
Sectors We Cover:
Agribusiness
Consumer & FMCG
Business Services
Financial Services
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Automotive
Charities, Not For Profit & Third Sector
Utilities
Building & Construction
Energy
Electrical & Precision Engineering
Facilities & Infrastructure
Mining & Metals
Paper & Packaging
Transportation & Logistics
Boutique consultancy; small enough to care, big enough to partner all size of client
Demonstrable track record for successful first-time placement, even when others have failed to deliver previously
Class leading systems and search technology, uncovering candidates others can’t.
Extensive, cross sector exposure provides significant value add to your process.
1 point of contact throughout the campaign
Reasons to consider Adjacency Executive Search.
Embracing Diversity For a Bright Future
54%
Female V Male Placements (last 12 months)
11.2%
Ethnic Minority Placements (last 12 months)
As an ethical recruiter, we choose to practice what we preach, rather than just tick a box. Our search for your talent holds no boundaries and we are proud to provide the best talent, no matter their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes someone unique; we dig deeper to find the ‘best’ candidate for the role, nothing else matters, ensuring everyone had the same opportunity to love what they do.
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