Global Leaders

in HR Search

OE is a HR specialist executive search firm, specialising in the most senior leadership positions. We provide bespoke solutions to our clients globally, across all industry sectors and HR functions. Our extensive network has been established working in partnership with our clients and serving the HR community. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer experience. 

Our Expertise

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Our Process

1. Initial Consultation

2. Market Research and Compensation Analysis

3. Candidate Outreach and Evaluation

4. Client Presentation and Interview Coordination

5. Offer Negotiation and Onboarding

6. Aftercare

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Our People

Emma Castillo

Practice Lead – Executive Search
UK, Europe and Middle East
t: +44(0)794 400 0230
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Sarah Alexander

Director – Executive Search
UK and Europe
t: +44(0)796 015 5820
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Simon Hunt

Managing Director
US
t: +1 (917) 451-9334
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Carly Field

Executive Engagement and Research Manager
UK, Europe and Middle East
t: +44(0)745 816 2478
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Richard Colgan

Founder and CEO
UK, Europe, US and Middle East
t: +44(0)7747 723 945
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Amy Morris

Managing Director
UK & Europe
t: +44(0)7841 571 354
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What our Clients Say

Chief People Officer, F1

I highly recommend OE as exceptional HR search specialists. Their expertise in HR, deep understanding of industry trends, and personalised approach consistently deliver outstanding results. I have worked with OE to hire into my team and in my own search and have always been fully supported throughout the processes. The team build long term relationships with customers and have a genuine commitment to high quality candidates. They demonstrate a keen ability to match candidates with company culture and strategic goals, ensuring long-term success. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction make them a trusted partner for any organization seeking top HR talent. 

OE took the time to really understand our needs from the outset. The level of communication we received regularly meant we always knew what stage of the process we were at. 

 They presented each candidate equally and fairly, whilst being incredibly helpful in identifying the relative strengths of each candidate. 

Former CPO, Investcorp

The most significant dimension that distinguishes Oakleaf is their ability to genuinely partner. I worked with them on a number of challenging assignments over the years, at a range of levels and with very specific and often highly nuanced requirements. Market insights, candidate networks and assignment management expertise are a given. It is Oakleaf’s ability to comprehend the brief, provide value-added advice and deliver results as a highly effective partner in the whole process which ultimately sets them apart from others in their industry.  

I have also seen Oakleaf in action from the other side of a search assignment; whilst their client’s interests were without doubt primary to them, as a candidate I felt valued, objectively advised and thoroughly well managed.

Global Head of TA, T Rowe Price

Oakleaf provided an excellent and professional search to help us secure a new Head of HR EMEA. They listened to the brief and provided in-depth analysis on each candidate they sourced. They were professional in how they dealt with us and presented each candidate equally and fairly and were incredibly helpful in identifying the relative strengths of each candidate. I would highly recommend Oakleaf Executive.