INSIGHTS & NEWS OUR STORIES & DISCOVERIES CLIENT & CANDIDATE VIEWPOINTS WHO WE ARE OUR PHILOSOPHY OUR SERVICES OUR SECTOR EXPERTISE OUR PEOPLE & VALUES CONTACT US THOUGHTS AND IDEAS We believe in the value of informed insights. When the 'accepted wisdom' is wrong, we’ll look for a better answer. When we see assumptions based on hunches, we'll look for facts and data. And when we see something innovative that improves business performance, we'll share it with our networks. View our articles and news items to get a taste of the latest thinking and developments at Marlin Hawk. GO SHOW LATEST Marlin Hawk appoints marketing chief by Marlin Hawk on 16 September 2015 Recruitment Process Outsourcing stifles top interim talent by Marlin Hawk on 26 August 2015 The Candidate Experience – VIP service or lip service? by Ian Randle on 17 August 2015 Onboarding is pivotal to executive search by Mark Oppenheimer on 21 July 2015 Developing female leadership in Africa by Adam Bailey on 21 July 2015 Marlin Hawk breaks into UK top 20 executive search rankings by Marlin Hawk on 20 July 2015 Cultivating Corporate Culture by Jonathan Hime, Charlie Jaggard, Mark Oppenheimer, Ben Leary on 20 July 2015 Assessing for the fleX Factor by Mark Oppenheimer on 15 July 2015 Top 10 character traits of a Millennial leader by Jonathan Hime on 22 June 2015 What CHROs really want from executive search by Mark Oppenheimer on 19 June 2015 The rise and call of the Chief Talent Officer by Jonathan Hime on 08 June 2015 CIOs crack the glass ceiling by Jon White on 28 May 2015 Changing the balance of power in Technology by Sian Morgan on 30 April 2015 Marlin Hawk wins brand identity award by Marlin Hawk on 22 April 2015 Marlin Hawk expands presence in Asia by Marlin Hawk on 15 April 2015 Marlin Hawk first to pilot Piers Linney’s workinsight.org charity by Marlin Hawk on 09 April 2015 Famous explorer endorses leadership advisory firm by Marlin Hawk on 10 March 2015 Traditional executive search faces extinction by Jonathan Hime on 18 February 2015 Marlin Hawk appoints co-head of Wholesale Financial Services practice by Marlin Hawk on 17 February 2015 The transition from branch banking to digital banking by John-Claude Hesketh on 21 January 2015 Could you make better use of interim execs? by Trevor Moulton on 04 August 2014 A new generation of CEOs is on the rise. by Jonathan Hime on 21 July 2014 Two reasons why big data projects fail. by Carla Sidoli on 14 July 2014 Better customer engagement demands a new kind of leader. by Charlie Jaggard on 07 July 2014 CLIENT AND CANDIDATE VIEWPOINTS " Throughout the process MH were terrific at keeping me informed. Their feedback and advice on how to approach the interview process was particularly helpful. Insights they shared with me on the client and key personnel was both valuable during the interview process and since commencing the role. I’d happily work with MH again as a candidate or recruiting client. " Operational Risk Director Financial Services Company A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY The people best qualified to talk about the difference Marlin Hawk makes are our clients and candidates. They know how it feels to have a strong strategic ally in their corner. They've seen how we can open doors and change what's possible. " I have found Marlin Hawk to be proactive, innovative, thorough and insightful. The firm’s unique, 360-degree approach to screening has saved me valuable time and delivered stronger candidates; candidates whose core values better align with our own. I’ve also appreciated the firm’s commitment to deepening our relationship by sharing market research, trend analysis and honest counsel. It has inspired confidence in my searches. " Teresa J. Tanner Executive VP and Chief Human Resources Officer Fifth Third Bancorp TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (AND BEYOND) We've guided our clients on some incredible journeys. To us, they are true pioneers. They see business as an adventure. They take tough terrain in their stride. They overcome great challenges to achieve the extraordinary. Their inspiring stories will show you the value we put on building relationships, the scale of what we could achieve together. Click book to open or click here to enlarge "Inspiring journeys of discovery are as much part of the cityscape as the wilderness. Whether it's the boardroom table or the polar plateau, executive bench or continental shelf, if we expand our horizons and rise to new challenges, we are capable of achieving the seemingly impossible." © Sir Ranulph Fiennes Penned by Sir Ranulph Fiennes exclusively for Marlin Hawk. Copyright © 2015 Marlin Hawk Ltd. All rights reserved. Registration no: 284689755. Click here to download our brochure ABOVE AND BEYOND In a rapidly changing business world, tradition can be an asset. But companies that refuse to adapt will struggle to grow. Winners are smart, agile and open-minded. They employ great people. We help our clients to see the big picture. We show them how the right talent could redefine success. And then we go out and find those people. View our client and candidates section to hear some of their thoughts and experiences. Marlin Hawk is a boutique advisory firm focused on the next generation of global leaders. We want to change the way companies think about talent. Every business faces the same question. Regardless of its size, sector or location. How can we appoint leaders who deliver success? At Marlin Hawk, we believe the old answers are not good enough. So we've redefined executive search and pioneered new ways to help companies secure and develop the talent they need. Our clients trust us to hunt wider, deeper and smarter than anyone else. They know we will bring them those special people who make a real difference. OUR STORIES We find those rare individuals who deliver real competitive advantage. It's not easy. It takes a pioneering approach and relentless determination. When we evaluate candidates, we don't just look at what they've done or where they want to go. We use rigorous techniques to understand their life and character, their drivers and values. Our unique approach reveals a more detailed and meaningful portrait of the person behind the CV or resume. It means we can find people who match a client’s needs perfectly and add value from day one. And it enables our candidates to achieve their personal ambitions. DEPTH AND DETAIL OUR PHILOSOPHY DISCOVERING AND DELIVERING THE UNEXPECTED We want our clients and candidates to achieve their full potential. So we've developed better ways to understand 'how' and 'why' those we work with became 'who' they are today. We don't rely on intuition. Our unique tools and processes evaluate candidates from three perspectives: ambitions, 'life journey', and desire to grow personally. Combined with our knowledge of business trends and the changing world of work, these insights reveal candidates in a new light. Read more to discover how we deliver results that are sometimes unexpected, but always highly effective. Our approach to Corporate Responsibility 1) WE LOOK FOR AMBITION We find people who think big, challenge themselves and see every setback as an opportunity to learn and grow. These are candidates who do not just accept the world as it is. They want to find a better way, a smarter answer. They want to shape the future. OUR SERVICES TRANSFORMING CAREERS AND COMPANIES Our industry is big on talk but short on innovation. So we've thrown away 'the rulebook'. We're not interested in tired practices that do nothing to help clients or candidates. Instead, we've pioneered tools and methodologies that transform business performance. Ours is a more scientific approach. It's grounded in rich detail and clear strategic thinking. And it gets results. Read more to learn about our sevices, and what makes them unique. EXECUTIVE SEARCH We collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a crystal clear brief. Then use innovative search techniques to identify an unparalleled pool of potential candidates. We guide clients and candidates throughout the process – managing expectations, aligning ambitions and keeping the outcome in focus. Our world-class project management skills ensure a smooth journey from beginning to end. With the perfect candidate on board, we stay close at hand – coaching and advising as needed. OUR SECTOR EXPERTISE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING We work and think globally, across corporate sectors and country boundaries. That gives us an unrivalled perspective on business and people trends. To find the best candidates and new ideas, we go where more limited consultancies can't. No one in our industry can surpass the depth and range of our networks. We are constantly talking to some of the most influential people in the world. We get to the right people fast, opening doors and creating opportunities. FINANCIAL SERVICES GENERAL COMMERCE OUR PEOPLE & VALUES OUR VALUES We are a genuine people business, where those willing to think differently, challenge assumptions and find new ways of doing things are highly prized. But when it comes to our values, we are as one. 1) LOOK OVER THE HORIZON We never settle for 'just enough'. We are committed to finding the best way to solve any challenge. We want to make the seemingly impossible, possible. And we want to do it now. 2) MAKE RELATIONSHIPS MEANINGFUL We are not in the business of 'completing transactions'. We are proud of the personal relationships we build with our clients and candidates. It's not just the best way; for us, it's the only way. 3) OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS We apply insights, knowledge and expertise to everything we do. The most talented people are rare and valuable. To find them, we need innovative process, open minds and fresh thinking. 4) COMMITMENT FROM THE START We want what's best for our clients and candidates. This demands unrelenting hard work and passion. If it was easy, it wouldn't be worthwhile. Our clients set us high standards; those we set ourselves are higher. CONTACT US REACHING FAR AND WIDE We help clients and candidates around the world. From London to San Francisco, to Singapore and Sydney – or anywhere in between. Please contact us. 06:28 LONDON LONDON OFFICE Marlin Hawk 10 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL UK Phone: +44 20 7786 6000 Email: enquiries@marlinhawk.com 01:28 NEW YORK NEW YORK OFFICE Marlin Hawk 200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10166, USA Phone: +1 646 354 6555 Email: enquiries@marlinhawk.com