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The story behind the search

About W Executive

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Built on expertise. Driven by partnership.

We're an international executive search firm specialising in financial services, professional services, and technology. We're partner-led, research-driven, and backed by W-Group, a €bn talent specialist with global reach. We believe that impactful executive search is a partnership with experienced specialists who understand your market, your challenges, and your ambition.

That's what sets us apart. Boutique attention, sector expertise, and the infrastructure to deliver truly international search solutions.

Research-Led. Transparently Delivered.

How we work

Every search begins with insight. We combine rigorous market research with a genuine partnership approach to understand your specific needs drawing on deep candidate networks to identify passive talent and intelligence others simply can't access.

Once a search is underway, that commitment continues through our dedicated client portal: a secure, data-protected environment where market intelligence, candidate mapping and search progress are continuously updated in real time. Live dashboards replace static reports, and you follow the evolution of your search as it happens with full confidentiality and complete clarity at every stage.

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OUR TEAM & EXPERTISE

Guided by experts

Our team brings decades of combined expertise, partner-led approach, and genuine commitment to long-term client relationships.

Oliver Nevel
Oliver Nevel

CEO


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Richard Draper
Richard Draper

Managing Partner


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Alexandre Mandel

Managing Partner - Switzerland


Anicet Tanghe
Anicet Tanghe

Partner


Jamie McEwen

Partner


Hebe Bowman

Principal Research Consultant


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Our difference

25+
Years combined experience
500+
Leadership mandates delivered
100%
Real time talent intelligence
50%
Diverse candidate representation
backed by a billion-euro group

International search specialists

W Executive is part of W-Group, a €1bn+ multi-brand talent specialist with operations across Europe, the US, and MENA. This gives us the resources, infrastructure, and global reach to deliver truly international solutions, without losing the boutique, personal approach that matters.

When you work with W Executive, you're getting partners with access to a global network, deep understanding of European markets, and the ability to navigate hiring across borders. That's the advantage of being part of something bigger.

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CLIENTS WE WORK WITH

Trusted by leading organisations

From investment banks to management consultancies, from fintech disruptors to PE-backed scale-ups, our clients trust us to find the leaders who drive their growth.

Beyond technical search expertise, W Executive brings strong judgment, discretion, and a deep understanding of complex governance and ownership dynamics. What clearly differentiates W Executive is the quality of client support throughout the entire process, combined with a remarkably fine analysis of candidates’ personalities, leadership capabilities, and long-term fit.
Country Head Financial Services
W Executive handled several senior leadership searches for our organisation, including key C-suite appointments, and quickly built credibility with both our internal stakeholders and the international executive market.
Director Financial Services

Our expertise

Explore our services and sectors to see how we can solve your talent challenges.

Our services

Services designed to address different leadership challenges.
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Our sectors

Sector expertise matters. Learn how we specialise in your industry.
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Ready to partner with us?

Whether you're looking to hire a leader, develop your talent strategy, or explore how sector expertise can transform your hiring, we're ready to talk.

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