Eames Partnership | Executive Search & Strategic

Executive search and talent advisory

As a global financial services executive search and talent advisory firm our comprehensive services extend beyond conventional executive search, encompassing invaluable market insights and rigorous leadership assessments. We provide our clients with a deeper understanding of the talent landscape. We are a firm focused on high-quality execution, rather than just selling it.

About us

Founded in 2002, Eames Partnership is the executive search arm of The Eames Group, a financial services-focused talent advisory and consulting firm headquartered in London with offices spanning Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.

Eames Partnership has a broad financial services offering, covering all key markets and disciplines across public and private markets asset management, global (re)insurance, global banking and markets, wealth management/private banking and supporting functions.

A values-driven firm, our culture reflects that of our clients, with integrity, accountability and perseverance are at our core. We communicate honestly, transparently and regularly, both in terms of our assignments but also, as your “eyes and ears” in the market, how your firm is perceived, as well as the dissemination of any messages you want percolated to the market.

85.5%

repeat business over the last three years

41%

ethnocultural and gender diversity on placements

47%

ethnocultural and gender diversity on shortlists

100%

candidate tenure over 12 months over the last three years

Why are we different

Communication
Regular, honest and detailed communication with both clients and candidates ensures the journey is a fruitful one for all involved.
Integrity
We take accountability for our work. We maintain an ethical stance on client conflicts and will recuse ourselves where appropriate.
Consistency
By combining market leading technologies with deep understanding of our chosen disciplines, you are guaranteed to receive the same high quality service and outputs every time.
Reinvention
Always looking to challenge our processes to improve the way we identify, assess, and present candidates. Committed to eradicating bias and presenting best qualified information.
Disruption
Going beyond traditional executive search into an expansive set of talent solutions provides you with creative opportunities to understand the talent landscape.

Exceptional client service underpins everything we do. Clients can rely on speed and efficiency as a result of our rigorous search processes and ongoing, transparent communication.

Executive Search

Insights supports you in reaching informed decisions to ensure that you make the right talent hires across all aspects of your business. Our projects are tailored specifically to meet your needs, aligned with your strategic goals and objectives.

Insights

We work in collaboration with Gyre, the cutting-edge team and leadership development digital platform, to transform team dynamics, foster collaboration and drive performance.

Leadership Assessment

We offer an unbiased, external perspective to address any organisational issues. Leveraging our broad networks, we commit to highlighting top calibre candidates for interim assignments that demand managerial, functional, or industry expertise.

Executive Interim

"Kerren Leach managed the executive search, which ultimately placed me as Chief Operating Officer at a large Managing Agency. His professional approach throughout focussed not only on skillset but also on cultural alignment and ambition ensuring the match was successful for both myself and the company. I was kept informed and felt supported through the whole process by Kerren and the wider team."

Helen Donegan

UK Chief Operating Officer at Canopius

"Ben has been a trusted partner for me across a number of different roles. His commitment to finding the right person, in terms of culture and not just skills, is first-class. At Anthemis, he successfully executed on a range of business-critical positions across the portfolio, including CFO, CUO, Head of Market and Country Manager. At Cowbell, he was my first call after we had decided to make our first hire in the UK.”

Chief Strategy Officer

Cowbell & Venture Partner - Anthemis

“Ben has been instrumental in the continued evolution and growth of Link, the cross-industry LGBTQ+ Network. I have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact Ben has had on fostering a culture of inclusion, understanding, and empowerment. Ben has spearheaded several high-profile initiatives that not only address the immediate needs of the LGBTQ+ community but also lay the foundation for long-term progress and the success of the network.”

Maurice Rose

Chairman at Link

"I’ve used Eames Partnership for a number of senior appointments, specifically ‘Heads of’ to then build and launch propositions in various London Market Specialty classes. Eames Partnership have been extremely knowledgeable and able to move at pace in mapping market talent, potential opportunities and then supporting me in interviewing and recruiting this talent. Importantly the talent I have recruited with their support has gone on to build successful profitable books."

Matthew Gordon

Chief Underwriting Officer Speciality at Aviva

"I have worked with Ben over the last five years. He supported in the search and placement of several critical roles for a large insurer. This included Executive search, Heads of Function placements and interim roles. Ben’s insight into the market is exceptional. The information he has provided helps to shape strategic decision-making at board level. He is hands-on as a trusted partner, with regular contact being made to ensure the service he is delivering is best in class. I would thoroughly recommend using Ben, as he is a true expert in his field."

Matthew Metcalfe

Head of Talent at Covea