Exec Capital
by Adrian
What Should Executives Really Be Paid in 2026? The Truth About…
About this podcast
Executive Recruitment and Search is our specialism we are a London based headhunting boutique covering the South East of the UK.
EXEC CAPITAL is a boutique recruitment agency that specialises in connecting start-ups and businesses with senior management professionals. We take a tailored approach to our recruiting with a 1-on-1 experience where we help clients identify their management needs before starting the recruitment process.
We’ll help identify and hire the perfect candidate to scale your business to the next level. Whatever your recruitment needs are, Exec Capital is here to help. The world of work is evolving faster than ever before. Your senior management professionals play a crucial role in future-proofing your business and navigating the changes to come.
What makes EXEC CAPITAL different is that we’re a team of management professionals with experience working with businesses across virtually every industry. We’re the industry’s leading recruitment specialists for management professionals across London and the Southeast.
Who We Are
At Exec Capital Recruitment, we understand that finding the right leaders is crucial to achieving your business objectives. With years of experience in executive search, we are dedicated to identifying and placing candidates who possess the skills, experience, and vision necessary to lead your company to new heights.
Our team of seasoned recruitment consultants has a deep understanding of various industries, from finance and technology to healthcare and manufacturing. We leverage this expertise to provide a personalized, results-driven approach to executive recruitment, ensuring that every candidate we recommend is a perfect fit for your organizational culture and strategic goals.
Our Services
Executive Search
We offer comprehensive executive search services designed to help you find the best leaders in the market. Our rigorous search process includes:
• In-Depth Consultation: We take the time to understand your company's needs, culture, and strategic direction to ensure we find candidates who align with your vision.
• Market Research: We conduct thorough market research to identify and engage with top talent, including passive candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
• Candidate Assessment: Our detailed evaluation process ensures that every candidate we present has the necessary qualifications, experience, and leadership capabilities.
• Negotiation & Onboarding: We assist with offer negotiations and support the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for both the candidate and your organization.
Interim Executive Placement
Need experienced leadership on a temporary basis? Our interim executive placement service connects you with senior professionals who can step in and make an immediate impact. Whether you need an interim CEO, CFO, or another C-suite executive, we have a network of seasoned leaders ready to help you navigate periods of change or fill critical gaps.
Board Advisory & Recruitment
Building a strong board of directors is essential for governance and strategic oversight. Our board advisory and recruitment services focus on identifying individuals with the expertise and independence required to guide your organization effectively. We work closely with you to ensure your board is well-rounded, diverse, and aligned with your long-term objectives.
Episodes
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- What Should Executives Really Be Paid in 2026? The Truth About C-Suite, Director and FCA SMF Salaries · 1 minWelcome to Executive Leadership Insights, the podcast where we help business leaders, boards, investors and senior executives make smarter leadership decisions. One of the most…
- The Strategic Power of a Chief Investment Officer: Finding the Right Investment Leader for Growth · 1 minWelcome to Executive Leadership Insights, the podcast where we explore the people, strategies, and decisions that drive business success. Today we're discussing one of the most…
- Winning the Talent War: How Executive Recruitment Is Changing in 2026 · 1 minWinning the Talent War: How Executive Recruitment Is Changing in 2026Intro Music Fades In Host: Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore one of the most important challenges…
- The Executive Hiring Playbook: How Great Companies Build Exceptional Leadership Teams · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into one of the most important decisions any organisation will ever make: hiring senior leaders. Whether you're appointing a CEO…
- Hiring Under SMCR: The Executive Roles Firms Keep Getting Wrong · 1 minWhen people talk about hiring in financial services, they usually focus on experience, leadership, and culture fit. But in FCA-regulated firms, there’s another layer entirely —…
- Why Smart Leaders Never Stop Learning · 1 minWelcome to the Exec Capital Podcast — the show where we explore the leadership strategies, executive insights, and business decisions shaping modern organisations. Today, we’re…
- Exec Capital: Building Leadership Teams That Drive Real Business Growth · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re taking a step back from individual roles and focusing on the bigger picture—how businesses actually build the leadership teams that drive…
- Hiring a Chief People Officer: The Leadership Role That Shapes Culture and Growth · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on a role that has become one of the most influential in modern business: the Chief People Officer, or CPO. Because here’s the…
- Fractional Finance Director: The Smarter Way to Access Financial Leadership · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re exploring a model that’s rapidly changing how businesses think about finance leadership: the Fractional Finance Director. Because here’s…
- Interim Operations Director: The Leadership That Turns Plans Into Performance · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on a role that becomes critical when execution starts to slip: the Interim Operations Director. Because every business has a…
- Interim Finance Directors: The Leadership That Keeps Your Numbers—and Decisions—On Track · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on a role that becomes essential when financial clarity and control can’t be compromised: the Interim Finance Director. Because…
- Interim Managing Director: The Leader Who Keeps Your Business Moving Forward · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on one of the most critical leadership roles a business can bring in during times of change: the Interim Managing Director…
- The Leadership Role That Brings Stability When It Matters Most · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re exploring a role that becomes critical during defining moments in a business: the Interim Chairman. Because when a company enters a period…
- Interim CFO: The Financial Leadership Decision That Can’t Wait · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on one of the most critical—and time-sensitive—leadership decisions a business can make: hiring an Interim Chief Financial…
- Interim CCO: The Leadership Role That Protects Your Business When It Matters Most · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on a role that often comes into sharp focus during moments of pressure, change, or uncertainty: the Interim Chief Compliance…
- Hiring a CHRO: Why People Strategy Is Now a Board-Level Priority · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re talking about a role that has rapidly moved from the background to the very centre of business success: the Chief Human Resources Officer…
- Why Hiring a Marketing Director Is the Growth Decision Most Businesses Get Wrong · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re tackling a question that sits right at the heart of business growth: When is the right time to hire a Marketing Director—and how do you…
- Hiring a Chief People Officer: The Leadership Role That Defines Your Culture and Growth · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re exploring a role that has become essential in modern, high-growth businesses: the Chief People Officer, or CPO. Because here’s the shift…
- Hiring a CIO: The Executive Role Defining Your Technology Strategy · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re focusing on one of the most influential—and often misunderstood—roles in modern business: the Chief Information Officer, or CIO. Because…
- Hiring the Right IT Director: The Leadership Decision That Shapes Your Business · 1 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we’re exploring a leadership role that quietly underpins some of the most successful businesses—but is often misunderstood until it’s urgently…







