Technology & Digital Search

Experts in global digital and technology executive search

We’re one of Europe’s most trusted recruiters of digital leaders, from Chief Information Officers to Chief Technology Officers, Chief Digital Officers and beyond. We’re knowledgeable, agile, humble and action-oriented, and we connect our clients to an amazing global, diverse pool of talent.

What sets us apart?

Networks
Networks
We have an unparalleled global network of technology leaders, and our knowledge of this in-demand talent market is second-to-none.
Relationships
Relationships
We're trusted by candidates and clients alike, a trust built up by repeatedly exceeding expectations for more than 35 years.
World class service
World class service
Our dedicated search consultants are flexible, knowledgeable but above all human. They're committed to delivering a world class service and results.
Deep sector knowledge
Deep sector knowledge
We understand the sector trends driving industries - from transportation to financial services, engineering to retail, charity to technology and more.
We understand technology
We understand technology
We stay informed about the latest hot topics and trends, challenging you to think about potential 'disrupters' that may emerge left field.

Our approach

Our approach is tailored to your unique requirements, ensuring we deliver exceptional leadership talent every time. We start by fully understanding your brief and ideal candidate profile. If you're unsure of the exact requirements, we help shape them for you. We map the entire talent market and screen each candidate before presenting our shortlists. Throughout the assignment, we provide regular updates, market intelligence, and feedback to help you secure the leadership talent that will drive your business forward.

Delivering value at every stage

Global expertise

We have deep, global knowledge of the Digital, Technology, Data, Change and Product domains. Each of our search consultants has over 10 years experience of delivering executive technology positions. We are true specialists in this complex area of recruitment.

Client and candidate centric mentality

We break the mould of the traditional search firms. We are agile and adaptable: we work with you to shape the role and can pivot and evolve until your perfect candidate is found. We think long-term: we care about our clients and candidates from the start of the assignment, right through to the end, and beyond, demonstrated by the many clients we have supported for over 10+ years.

Passionate about our relationships

We are exceptionally well connected to technology leaders internationally, having worked in this space for more than 35 years. Our flagship Digital Leadership Report is now in its 25th year, and our related events and networks have kept us at the front of our community’s minds for three decades.

Serious about Diversity & Inclusion

At Harvey Nash, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is part of our DNA. It’s embedded in our values and part of our identity. As a female-led, global business with a diverse executive board, we are relentless in pursuing and developing talent across all diverse, underrepresented, and marginalised groups, such as ethnic minorities, female leadership, LGBTQIA+, disabled people, and people not in employment or education (NEET). 

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Tell us about your hiring needs

Meet the Executive Appointments team

Graeme McNaull
Executive Director Public Sector
Philip Rooney
Associate Director
Fiona Devine
Head of Client Engagement
Peter Birch
Director
Kishan Shah
Associate Director
Danielle McDonald
Service Delivery Manager

Testimonials

Thank you to each of you for an outstanding job in helping us identify and secure the candidate. What makes this effort more commendable is the fact that Harvey Nash was brought into this search fairly late in the game, and your enterprising spirit, tenacity and drive led to a fantastic find. We really appreciate the partnership and are looking forward to its continuation.

Aditya Vikram, Global Head of Executive Search, A.P. Moller - Maersk

Harvey Nash have been a foundational partner for the Restoration & Renewal Programme. We would not have been able to launch a brand-new venture, without the capabilities and personalities that Harvey Nash were able to bring to the team. We are working with different parts of the Harvey Nash team and the breadth of capabilities they can offer is a real game changer. I would recommend them to anyone.

Charles Timpson, Chief Technology Officer, Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority, Houses of Parliament

Harvey Nash stands out for the level of engagement and support; from weekly progress updates to excellent candidate summaries and feedback in the moment. They have provided me with a blueprint for the standard going forward.

Jen Chance, Head of Talent, Central Co-Op 

Kudos to Harvey Nash, who truly smashed my expectations on a recent campaign, where the search was across Europe. Their ability to source exceptional candidates was amazing and I felt that I was in good hands all throughout the process. They demonstrated that extra touch of knowing their market really well, ability to manoeuvre and navigate across geographies and sensitivities. Thank you to the team for making this journey effortless. I have no hesitation whatsoever to refer Harvey Nash and the team to others and will definitely be reaching out to them in the future. 

Claudette Monaghan, VP People & Culture, Vattenfall

Harvey Nash stood out due to their proactive approach to diversity. We have been pleased with the collaborative nature of the partnership and feel they have really understood what behaviours and attitudes it takes for prospective employees to fit excellently into Maersk’s culture.

Jaafar El Ahmar, Head of HR, IT & Finance, Maersk

Our track record

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Global Logistics Fortune 500 Group

We've completed multiple global search mandates to support the group on an ambitious plan to modernise, automate and transform using digital technologies to drive efficiency, agility and deliver an unrivalled customer journey of excellence.

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Global Membership Body

We successfully delivered a new CTIO into the organisation to drive a transformational and modernisation journey, enabling the group to become a truly data driven and member/customer-focused body.

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Iconic High Street Retailer

We appointed a new Group CIO, responsible for driving a customer centric change agenda. Moving towards a platform, product and data focused organisation, the group were able to meet and exceed customer experience and expectations.

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Retail Bank

We supported the group CTO in building a new Technology Leadership team during a large-scale transformation, completing three key Director-level searches across the UK. We were further re-engaged for additional leadership roles, including a Director of Agile for the group CFO.

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Russell Group University

We undertook a holistic search campaign to hire five technology leaders to support digital transformation at one of the UK’s top institutions. We woked closely with senior HR to define an agile recruitment process, resulting in successful appointments of first-choice candidates for each role and ultimately modernising digital services for the institution.

Clients we work with

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If you're looking to secure your next role or make your next best hire, we'd love to help. Get in touch to speak with one of our consultants today.

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