"Freshwood were creative in their approach, stayed in regular contact and were quite prepared to challenge us when they felt it was necessary. We successfully appointed a CFO, who supported the CEO in an exit process within 12 months."
Investing in relationships
We’re interested in building relationships before we're appointed. Taking the time to learn about, and understand a business properly, means we can provide insight and value from the outset. While we have many years of experience, we’re always learning and adapting, as businesses, processes, and markets evolve.
We believe our desire to be considered genuine business partners and trusted advisers, plays a big part in why clients come back to us time and again.
PERMANENT
We take a personal and considered approach to executive search, whether management or board level. It begins with listening, understanding the business, the team, and the kind of person who will genuinely thrive. Skills and experience are of course important, but so are judgement, character, and the ability to work well with others. Getting that balance right takes insight, time and attention.
We work in close partnership with our clients. Every brief is different, and we stay curious and open-minded throughout. We think creatively, explore widely, and keep going until we’ve found someone who fits. With no off-limits restrictions, we can approach people other firms can’t, giving us the freedom to search proactively and without compromise.
We bring strong values, a determined work ethic, and a high standard of professionalism. We act with integrity, treat people with respect, and give honest, constructive feedback at every stage. Whether we’re speaking to a CEO or someone stepping into their first leadership role, we bring the same care, focus and attention to detail. We don’t overcomplicate things, but we do take pride in doing things properly.
We’re a small but very experienced team. We're hands-on, responsive, and easy to work with. We try to make the experience positive and straightforward for everyone involved, ideally with some humour along the way.
Above all, we aim to be good people to work with. Trusted, thoughtful, resilient — and genuinely committed to getting it right.
Permanent Executive Recruitment
We take a personal and considered approach to executive search, whether management or board level. It begins with listening, understanding the business, the team, and the kind of person who will genuinely thrive. Skills and experience are of course important, but so are judgement, character, and the ability to work well with others. Getting that balance right takes insight, time and attention.
We work in close partnership with our clients. Every brief is different, and we stay curious and open-minded throughout. We think creatively, explore widely, and keep going until we’ve found someone who fits. With no off-limits restrictions, we can approach people other firms can’t, giving us the freedom to search proactively and without compromise.
We bring strong values, a determined work ethic, and a high standard of professionalism. We act with integrity, treat people with respect, and give honest, constructive feedback at every stage. Whether we’re speaking to a CEO or someone stepping into their first leadership role, we bring the same care, focus and attention to detail. We don’t overcomplicate things, but we do take pride in doing things properly.
We’re a small but very experienced team. We're hands-on, responsive, and easy to work with. We try to make the experience positive and straightforward for everyone involved, ideally with some humour along the way.
Above all, we aim to be good people to work with. Trusted, thoughtful, resilient — and genuinely committed to getting it right.
Interim Executives
Leaders you need, immediately you need them.
Our interim management solutions put proven executives and adaptable fractional professionals at your service, ensuring seamless transitions and critical project delivery.
Our Capability
- Interim CFO/FD — to lead finance, turnaround plans, M&A readiness, exits.
- Interim COO — optimise operations and boost efficiency.
- Interim or Fractional CPO — lead talent strategy and workforce planning.
- Transformation Leads — for business change.
Our flexible, tailored approach puts the right leader in place quickly.
Some of the companies we have helped