The strongest executive hiring decisions start long before a vacancy exists.

Our Talent Mapping service gives organisations a clear, evidence-based view of the leadership talent available across their market — identifying who the strongest executives are, where they sit, how they compare, and who could realistically be attracted to your organisation.

Rather than relying on candidates who happen to be actively looking, we proactively map the entire relevant talent landscape.

What We Deliver

We build a bespoke talent map around your organisation, sector and future hiring requirements, including:

• Market Mapping — Identification of relevant organisations, competitors and adjacent sectors where high-calibre talent sits.
• Executive Identification — Mapping individuals by role, seniority, functional expertise, geography and relevant experience.
• Talent Benchmarking — Comparing your existing or prospective leadership talent against the wider market.
• Competitor Intelligence — Greater visibility of competitor structures, reporting lines, leadership teams and movement of key talent.
• Candidate Insights — Where appropriate, discreet market engagement to understand reputation, mobility, motivations and potential interest.
• Succession Planning — Building a pipeline of credible external talent before a leadership requirement becomes urgent.

From Mapping to Search

Talent Mapping can operate as a standalone strategic exercise or as the first stage of an executive search mandate.

When a hiring requirement emerges, the organisation already has a researched view of the market and a qualified universe of potential candidates. This can significantly accelerate the search process while improving the quality of the shortlist.

The Value

Better intelligence. Better preparation. Better appointments.

Instead of asking “Who is available?” when a critical vacancy arises, we help our clients understand:

Who are the best people in the market — and what would it take to attract them?

Our approach provides leadership teams with an ongoing view of the external talent market, enabling more informed decisions around hiring, succession, retention and organisational development.

A More Strategic Approach to Executive Search

Traditional recruitment begins when there is a vacancy.

Talent Mapping begins before there is one.

By continuously understanding the external leadership landscape, organisations can move faster and with greater confidence when the right opportunity — or requirement — arises.