Thomsett Search
Connecting Transformational Leaders and Senior Sales Talent With SME's and Scale-Ups in Digital and Services
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Board Advisory
Why Hire Board Advisors?
Most of you who want Non-Execs actually need Board Advisors.People with one foot in both camps.People willing to roll up their sleeves and make things happen.People to work as your trusted advisor, as your counsel.People to use their contact book to create opportunities.People who have the knowledge and experience to say, 'this is the way.'The more formal stuff comes later. Don't get it backwards.
Thomsett Search Board Advisors
Thomsett Search actively develops and maintains a world class network of board advisors to help solve your top scale-up priorities.Advisors can roll-on and roll-off your team to solve a specific problem (3-12 months), or stay for a longer time period.Board Advisors can also formalise into Non-Executive Director and Chair appointments, as your scale-up matures and requires it.Thomsett Partners team members also actively work with clients as Board Advisors. Send a message to discuss further.
Types Of Board Advisor
Contact Book - Get me introduced to these people, now
Digital Leverage - help my brand and offering with the leverage of your large online audience
Sector Expertise - help me with go-to-market strategy in these markets
Scale Expertise - help me with this part of the growth journey, because you've done it before, and know the way through
Challenge Expertise - roll in to help me with this specific challenge, then roll out
Investment Expertise - help me raise money, for organic growth and acquisition
Acquisition or Exit Expertise - help me navigate this business sale, exit, or acquisition
Crisis Expertise - handle this major crisis or critical incident
Founder Counsel - be my private counsel, because this stuff is hard, and who they hell do I turn to?
Board Mentoring - coach and guide these people, to get them from A to B
Polymath Advisor - impart your broad range of skills and experiences to add value to a number of these situations
Executive Search
Hiring Done Differently
We set up Thomsett Search to take an advisory first approach to succeed in hiring leadership and critical team talent.To do so, it’s vital to understand:
The business mechanics
It’s mission, objectives and values
What a great profile looks like in light of the businesses specific needs, culture, and direction
We find transformational talent and leaders for established SME's, scale-ups, and mid-market enterprises.
Retained Search Services
C-suite, Directors, Board Advisors, Non-Executives
Senior Consultative Sales and Business Development Talent
Sectors
Technology - E-Commerce, Content, Software
Services - professional, business, health, education, consulting
Locations
UK, Europe, USA, UAE
Roles
C-Suite: CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CSO
Board: Board Advisory, Chair, Non-Exec
Director: Managing, Sales, Marketing, Operating, Finance, HR
Senior: Consultative Sales, Business Development, Management Consultant
Example Scenarios - is this you?
New C-suite team in preparation for sale
Board Advisor hires to act as founder intellectual sounding board, advise on strategy and GTM approaches
New CEO to allow founder to move into a non-exec role
Operating board director hires to facilitate company growth
HR Director hire to put talent and hiring frameworks in place
Senior hires to help integrate companies post acquisition, or facilitate acquisitions
Board Advisor hires to open up new markets or help with a fundraise
Directors for a business unit within a larger mid-market company
Frequently Asked Questions
What Services do you offer?
We do retained executive search for C-suite, Non-Executives, Directors, and senior consultative sales and business development talent.
Who do you work with?
We work with SME's, scale-ups and mid market companies. We work directly with owners, intermediaries, and investors. We work with technology companies (software, content, ecommerce) and services companies (professional, business, health, education, consulting).
How do you work?
We take an advisory first approach to understand your business mechanics; mission, objectives and values; and role profile relative to your unique situation. We have a fast multi-step research, scorecard and report process to narrow down profiles. We attend interviews with you, acting as your advisor right-hand throughout the process.
How do you charge?
We charge based a % of the final salary. This is segmented into a retainer fee, shortlist fee, and final placement fee.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. We offer 6 months.
Do you have proof of results?
Yes - 100's of successful projects. See our track record and testimonials.
How can I work with you?
Book a meeting and let's discuss your unique resuirements.
Meet The Team
Joe Thomsett | Director
Joe Thomsett is a respected business advisor and headhunter. Originally a Chartered Accountant, Joe turned around Contacta Systems, grew the Supper Club Entrepreneur's Form, and exited an Edtech Start-up to UCAS. He has spent the last several years hiring leadership teams as a Partner at a reputable search firm, before founding ActedX.
Ania Thomsett | Director
Ania is a seasoned researcher and project manager. She built her competency running the finance and projects functions (including internal hiring) for Adaptive Financial Consulting, Euro Car Parts, and a reputable oil and gas consultancy boutique. Ania looks after our research team as well as the company administrative functions.
Alex Lockey | Advisor
Alex is a pioneer in building lean, tech-enabled consultancy businesses. He is the founder of Bolt Search and Bolt Jobs, and has built a stellar reputation within the Education Sector. Alex advises on company strategy, technology and systems, candidate attraction methods, as well as contributing to complex client mandates.
Values
| Advocacy | Creativity | Curiosity |
| Intelligence | Leadership | Collaboration |
Track Record Snapshot
CEO for £250m market cap AIM listed professional services group; prior to 9-figure exit
Board (CMO, COO) and Operating Board Hires (HRD, Engineering Director), deal and owner advisory, for £55m ee benefits company, prior to 9-figure PE backed MBO
2 x Non-Execs for fast growing Digital L&D Provider, prior to 8-figure EV fundraise
COO for £10m Professional Services Company
Chair for £9m E-Bikes startup, post funding, with exit plan in mind
Managing Director and Finance Director hires for fast-growing PSHE Edtech SME
Management team overhaul for a luxury furniture e-comm start-up, as part of a highly successful change plan. Hires included Managing Director, Operations Director, Marketing Director, E-commerce Manager, and Board Advisor
How To Hire The Next Leader For Your Business
Hiring the right leadership is just about the most important factor in determining the success of your business.It sounds extreme. It’s not.There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.If your SME or scale-up hires the wrong leaders, a good situation can turn bad pretty fast. And a bad situation can turn disastrous.Yet no one gives you the playbook to hire more effectively. No one tells you what to do to ensure you’re making the right hire.
So we did if for you. We wrote a 14 page guide, teaching you the exact steps needed to make your next leadership hire.