Norman Broadbent

Established in 1979, Norman Broadbent is the first UK headquartered search firm with a proven track record of supporting over 3000 clients, from start-ups to FTSE 100 and international corporations. Our team has placed directors, executives and leaders in 79 countries around the world. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses face in today's rapidly changing world, and we are committed to providing solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to have a lasting positive impact on people's lives and the organisations we support. We strive to be the international brand of choice as an employer and business partner across Board, Executive and Interim leadership solutions through our passionate, collaborative and delivery-focussed culture.

Our Vision

To achieve our vision, we promote a culture of excellence in everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-performance, continual improvement and values-driven leadership. Our team embodies genuine curiosity, which allows us to form meaningful relationships, understand complex challenges and create exceptional outcomes. We champion collective success and support and challenge one another to deliver and celebrate success in an inclusive environment. We care about ourselves, each other, our clients, our communities, and the world in which we live.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Norman Broadbent, we take our responsibilities seriously and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (ED&I) both internally and across every engagement with our clients and candidates. We are partners of Women On Boards (WOB), which provides advice, networking support, and Board connections for charity trustee and NED vacancies. WOB offers efficient services to connect recruiting boards and headhunters with high-caliber individuals, enhancing the diversity of thought in the boardroom. We are partners of Chapter Zero, building a community of non-executive directors and equipping them to lead crucial UK boardroom discussions on the impacts of climate change and helping ensure their companies are fit for the future.

We are partners of Lean In Equity & Sustainability, an independent gender diversity and inclusion initiative, and a member-centric, diverse, international circle of women and allies supporting and empowering women to achieve their ambitions. Their mission is to empower women in male-dominated sectors to build a sustainable future. We are supporters of Empowering People of Colour (EPoC), a peer-to-peer network that links high-potential executives of color, providing support and opportunities for Board-level appointments and changing the makeup of leadership at the top of all UK institutions.

Our Services

We offer a range of services, including Board appointments, Executive search, Interim management, and Leadership consulting. Our services are designed to help our clients find the right leaders who can drive their business forward and deliver results. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions that are designed to meet their specific requirements.

Our Board appointments service is designed to help our clients find the right individuals who can provide strategic direction and oversight to their organization. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that boards face and are committed to providing solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Executive search service is designed to help our clients find the right executives who can drive their business forward and deliver results. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses face and are committed to providing solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Interim management service is designed to help our clients find the right interim leaders who can provide short-term leadership and deliver results. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses face and are committed to providing solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Leadership consulting service is designed to help our clients develop their leadership capabilities and drive their business forward. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses face and are committed to providing solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Sectors

We have a proven track record of supporting clients across a range of sectors, including Consumer, Financial Services, Industrials, TMT, Life Sciences, and Private Equity. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses face in these sectors and are committed to providing solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Team

People have always been at the heart of everything we do, starting with our own. We have a team of experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-performance, continual improvement, and values-driven leadership. We are passionate about providing tailored solutions that are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.