Director Executive Search

Appointing high-impact directors is critical to bridging board strategy with operational execution. CJPI conducts discreet, highly targeted search mandates to secure Managing Directors, Operations Directors, and Investment Directors who drive commercial performance and measurable growth.

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Securing Leaders Who Convert Vision Into Execution

Sustained commercial growth requires leadership that translates strategic vision into disciplined execution. Whether appointing a Managing Director to steer an autonomous business unit, an Operations Director to scale infrastructure and protect margins, or an Investment Director to deploy growth capital, CJPI identifies and evaluates proven directors. We headhunt leaders who take absolute ownership of performance, empower teams, and deliver tangible enterprise value.

"Your approach was simply refreshing. Over the years we have worked with “recruiters”, but your approach was valuable throughout. From the insights you generated around the market, through to a clearly robust process - we were delighted with the whole thing!"

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Our Search Philosophy.
Precision Search. Performance-Driven Outcomes.

Exhaustive Passive Mapping

High-performing directors are rarely actively looking. We map targeted competitor landscapes and adjacent sectors to uncover passive leaders with proven track records of commercial execution.

Exhaustive Passive Mapping

Beyond leadership style, we thoroughly evaluate candidates against concrete operational metrics—including P&L ownership, margin improvement, team retention, and capital deployment efficiency.

Board & C-Suite Synergy

A brilliant director must align seamlessly with executive committee priorities. We ensure every candidate possesses the communication capability and strategic maturity to collaborate effectively with C-level stakeholders.

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Roles we headhunt

Managing Directors
Operations Directors
Investment Directors
Divisional & Regional Directors

Hiring a Director?
Find performance driven leadership.

Looking to recruit a Managing Director, Operations Director, or Investment Director? Provide a few details below to request a confidential discussion with one of our Practice Directors. We typically reply within 1 business day.

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Whether you are replacing a divisional head, expanding your operational leadership, or hiring an investment director, our team is available for a confidential discussion.