People first leadership
The employee-owned executive search difference
We put people first: from our business partners and the clients we serve to the leaders we identify and guide. For nearly 40 years, we have consistently aimed to go the extra mile, bringing a unique perspective to our work. This commitment has defined our culture, shaped our values, and fuelled our accomplishments.
Our Mission
We exist to change the world by changing leaders in interesting and important organisations. At the same time we aim to create an environment wherein all members of our community can grow to their fullest extent emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
Our Values
We value each other as individuals worthy of respect and care.
We behave towards everyone with honesty, discretion, tolerance and fair-mindedness.
We are committed to honest, open and direct communication within the company.
We work hard to delight our clients and inspire our colleagues. We each have the autonomy, as well as a collective ambition, to do the best possible work.
We enjoy and are interested in each others’ company and have fun together. We celebrate successes, achievements and joys, and we support each other when we are in need.
What we do is part of who we are. We strive to make our working lives full of learning, enjoyment and accomplishment.
We believe in contributing our time, energy, money and expertise to causes which are important to us.
Creating lasting impact through strategic executive search & leadership consulting
The future of our society demands exceptional and diverse leaders who can demonstrate purpose and sustain change. Our global executive search and leadership advisory experts find and develop these leaders every day.
Our research-led and proven assessment techniques support our deeply embedded experience and collaborative approach to deliver the results our clients, and our society, are looking for.
In 2014, we chose together to become an Employee-owned business, and that makes us all Partners at Saxton Bampfylde – invested in the future – yours and ours.
Enduring partnerships, transformative results
Our partnership model goes beyond traditional client relationships – we become trusted advisors who help organisations and their leaders achieve sustainable growth. With decades of experience, we’ve proven that deep collaboration creates lasting impact.
Building on our rich heritage, we continuously evolve and innovate to meet emerging challenges. Our success is reflected in enduring client relationships, with most choosing us as their long-term strategic partners. As a true partnership ourselves, we understand the power of aligned interests – our Partners are personally invested in delivering transformative results that stand the test of time.
Unlocking leadership potential through proven insight
We unleash potential at every level – from emerging talent to seasoned leaders, and across entire organisations. Through rigorous research and deep analysis, we empower our clients to make confident, informed decisions about their leadership. Our meticulous approach combines comprehensive data with nuanced insights, ensuring each leadership choice drives organisational success.
Pioneering leadership through innovation and inclusion
We drive innovation through active knowledge-sharing and collaboration across our diverse community. Our commitment to forward-thinking leadership is reflected in our award-winning diversity initiatives, personalised mentoring programs, and influential industry events. We regularly publish in-depth market analyses and thought leadership reports that shape industry conversations. This dynamic approach has established us as pioneers in developing next-generation leaders who challenge conventional thinking.
Our Firm
What we do
We find and develop brilliant leaders who will shape the future. Our deeply embedded experience and collaborative approach delivers the results our clients, and our society, are looking for.
Diversity
We have been recognised across our industry for putting diversity at the heart of our practices.
Our culture
We make more impact when we work and enjoy life together. That view is echoed right across our business. Ours is a place where community comes first.
Our people
We are all Partners at Saxton Bampfylde, working together to achieve the very best we can for our clients and our communities.
Our impact
Our founding principles always prioritised purpose and people. We’re proud to be a values-based business with a deep-rooted social conscience.
Global
We provide a global perspective. As a founding partner of Panorama we work together with 400 leadership experts around the world.
Living our values
Our values have always shaped our business and guide all we do; our behaviours, our decisions, how we work together with our clients and communities and how we give back. Our business is owned by the employees making us all invested in delivering the best we can.
“All partners care a great deal about the work that they do, and this creates an environment where we all strive to deliver the best service possible for our candidates and clients. We all work collaboratively and there is always someone willing to offer guidance when you are facing something new or challenging.”
Rhianna Connolly, Partner & Associate Consultant
Putting purpose into action
We actively live out our purpose every day, shaping policies and commitments that genuinely reflect the needs and aspirations of our people—not merely following trends or directives. Our environmental, social, and governance initiatives focus on five key areas:
- Ethical business conduct
- Support of staff to fulfil their potential
- Contribution to wider society
- Fair employment practices
- Commitment to the environment and sustainability
Since 2021, we have consecutively been awarded the highest level award (Diamond) for the CAF Give As You Earn scheme. The award recognises and rewards organisations which fuel charities through payroll giving. Below are some of the charities our Partners have supported through the scheme.
Celebrating 35 years in Leadership
2021 marked Saxton Bampfylde’s 35th anniversary, a milestone that we’re incredibly proud of. It has been an opportunity to reflect on the firm’s journey thus far, celebrate our commitment to our values, and to look ahead to the future. We created this short video as part of our celebrations.