1805
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2016, 1805 operates as an executive search and leadership advisory firm with 16 employees based at 84 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1LP
- Led by Managing Director Simon Black, a former 12-year partner at Russell Reynolds Associates who headed their London Financial Services team
- Focuses on PE portfolio companies, FTSE 250 firms, challenger brands, and digital businesses addressing transformative growth and succession challenges
- Specializes in leadership solutions for Retail/Commercial Banking, Payments, and Wealth sectors through global executive relationships
- Emphasizes agility and transparency while challenging traditional search industry practices
Specializations
- Private Equity & Venture Capital portfolio company leadership strategies
- FinTech executive recruitment and digital transformation advisory
- Banking & Financial Services sector Board/Exco talent solutions
- Digital Leadership Advisory for technology-driven organizational change
Services & Approach
- Board and Executive Search for C-suite and senior leadership roles
- Market Intelligence mapping for competitive talent landscapes
- People Due Diligence for M&A and investment scenarios
- Leadership Consulting and Assessment through customized evaluation programs