Recruitment Agencies 1805 – Recruitment Agency Profile
1805 - Recruitment Agency Profile

1805

Staffing & Recruiting |
Team Size
16 professionals
Founded
Est. 2016
Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Specializations

Private Equity & Venture Capital
FinTech
Banking & Financial Services
Digital Leadership Advisory

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

Contact Information

Full Address
84 Eccleston Square, London, England, United Kingdom, SW1V 1LP
Phone
‘+44 780 301 0386

Keywords

financialservicesfintechprivateequitydigitalexecutivesearchconsultingleadershiptalent