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

Helen Fleming
Executive Director Search & Specialisms
Neil Price
CIO and Technology Leader practice
Peter Birch
Director

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

Get in touch

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.

News & Insights

How are employers rethinking talent to keep pace with AI innovation?How are employers rethinking talent to keep pace with AI innovation?
How are employers rethinking talent to keep pace with AI innovation?
The demand for AI skills is outpacing supply at an extraordinary rate. According to the latest Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report, 51% of global tech leaders now say their organisation has an AI skills shortage, almost double the 28% reported just a year ago. AI has leapt from sixth to the number one most-scarce skill in just 18 months, marking the steepest rise seen in over 15 years of research. Featured in a recent ZDNet article, Nash Squared CIO Ankur Anand , offers timely insight into why the gap has grown so significantly, and what organisations can do to address it. He points to the speed of innovation as a key factor: “There’s an unprecedented pace of development in generative AI and the supporting large language models… Professionals must learn new skills quickly, and traditional learning methods can’t keep pace.” The article explores how forward-thinking leaders are adapting, from rethinking recruitment to embedding continuous learning, and ensuring their organisations can attract and retain the right blend of AI expertise and ethical awareness. You can read the full ZDNet article, including Ankur Anand’s insights and reflections on the fast-moving AI skills landscape, here.
How are tech leaders securing the biggest pay rises?
How are tech leaders securing the biggest pay rises?
Harvey Nash’s Helen Fleming, Executive Director, and Peter Birch, Director of Technology and Digital Executive Search recently featured in a Computing article exploring why some technology leaders are receiving inflation-busting salary increases, and what sets them apart. Drawing on the latest insights from the 2025 Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report, the article reveals that over half of technology leaders globally received a pay rise last year, with 11% securing an uplift of over 10%. The data points to a clear pattern, the most rewarded leaders are working in businesses where technology is seen as a growth engine, not just a cost centre. These organisations are more likely to be investing in AI at scale, expanding their tech teams, and backed by leaders who view technology as a strategic enabler. Helen and Peter share advice for tech leaders looking to improve their earning potential - from aligning with forward-thinking, tech-driven organisations to choosing sectors with stronger demand and budgets for senior digital talent, such as financial services, healthcare, and defense. To find out how the most successful leaders are shaping their careers – and their compensation – read the full article in Computing.
TechNExt 2025: Tech Flix goes North
TechNExt 2025: Tech Flix goes North
On 17th June, the Harvey Nash Newcastle team attended TechNExt, the North East’s flagship technology festival, bringing together thousands of attendees across five days to celebrate the region’s thriving tech scene. As part of the festival the team took to the TechNExt Sustainability Hub alongside David Savage, Group Technology Evangelist, to showcase the fifth instalment of the Tech Flix docuseries, ‘Data’s Untold Story: The AI Energy Crisis’, a thought-provoking documentary exploring the growing tension between innovation, data and sustainability. Held in Blyth, the session welcomed attendees with an introduction by Michael Day, Associate Consultant, who set the scene for what is becoming an increasingly urgent issue: the exponential growth of data versus the energy required to sustain it. The documentary was then presented to the audience, which explores the mounting challenge of energy consumption in technology and data and what that means for our digital future. Following the screening, a panel of industry leaders took to the stage to reflect on the film’s themes and share their own perspectives. The panel featured: Joanne Todd, CIO, St John Ambulance Jayne Routledge, Digital, Data and Technology Director, Everyturn Mental Health Paul Fitton, Director of Digital and Innovation Northern Powergrid Stuart Redshaw, IT Manager, Tombola Moderated by David Savage, the panel tackled some of the film’s most pressing questions: What is the true cost of storing our ever-growing digital data, and how do we maintain long-term sustainability strategies when the average tenure of a senior leader is just over three years? - as reported in the Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report 2025. Key themes from the discussion included: Return on impact: Rather than focusing solely on traditional ROI, panellists stressed the importance of understanding the broader impact of sustainability projects, both environmentally and socially. Jane Routledge highlighted the challenge of aligning the board with long-term sustainability goals, advocating for a shift in how value is measured and communicated. Leadership turnover and continuity: A recurring theme from both the film and the panel was the issue of leadership churn. With digital leaders often in post for less than four years, the panel questioned how organisations could maintain momentum and accountability for long-term net-zero goals. Shared responsibility in the digital supply chain: The panel also discussed the role of major cloud and tech providers, such as Microsoft and AWS, in the sustainability equation. It's not just about individual business actions; suppliers too must take accountability for the energy their platforms consume. The ethics of AI and data consumption: As AI becomes more integrated into business operations, ethical concerns around its environmental impact surfaced. Questions from the floor explored whether issues like AI governance and energy usage were being properly discussed at board level, the general consensus was that they’re not, but they should be. Should data consumption be taxed? One particularly provocative idea raised by the audience was the introduction of a “gigabyte tax” on data consumption, similar to a carbon tax. While the idea was ultimately deemed unworkable (due to the risk of rising end-user costs), it sparked important dialogue around how governments and regulators might incentivise more sustainable tech practices. While the session didn’t promise clear-cut answers, what it offered was arguably more important: a space for debate, reflection and collective responsibility. From practical strategies to philosophical challenges, the panel opened new ways of thinking about tech’s role in sustainability. As Nash Squared/Harvey Nash’s Tech Flix series continues to tour the UK, events like this provide a critical platform to drive forward the conversation - not just about what the problems are, but about who is responsible and how we move forward together.
Harvey Nash Supports the Launch of the UK’s National Hiring Taskforce at Parliament
Harvey Nash Supports the Launch of the UK’s National Hiring Taskforce at Parliament
On 16th May, Andy Heyes, Managing Director UK&I & Central Europe, joined industry leaders and policymakers at parliament for the official launch of the UK’s National Hiring Taskforce, a new initiative from the Better Hiring Institute. The event brought together voices from across government, business, and recruitment to discuss how the UK can modernise and improve its hiring landscape. With a central theme of ‘reimagining recruitment’, the Taskforce aims to explore how we can make hiring faster, fairer, and more inclusive through technology, data, and innovation. Andy represented Harvey Nash in discussions focused on the evolving role of technology in recruitment, particularly how innovation can reduce friction in the hiring process and unlock untapped talent across all regions and sectors. A key theme was the need to move beyond traditional job titles and qualifications, instead focusing on individuals’ potential and transferable skills to build more diverse, agile and skills-driven workforces. By bringing together key decision-makers and forward-thinking organisations, the launch highlighted a shared commitment to making recruitment work better for everyone in the UK. As a leader in technology recruitment, Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to these important conversations. We see daily how innovation can connect people to meaningful opportunities and help organisations build diverse, high-performing tech teams. Being part of the National Hiring Taskforce reflects our continued dedication to shaping a recruitment industry that is modern, inclusive, and future-ready.