Overview

• 360xec Executive Search Ltd. was founded in 2011 and operates from 1 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7EB, with a global management hub in London and affiliates in major territories worldwide.
• The company was fully acquired by CEO Steve Hyde in March 2013 after previously being part of 1801 Group Ltd., and currently has 2 employees.
• Specializes in placing C-suite executives (e.g., CEO, CFO, CSO, CTO) and senior leaders (HOD, Managing Directors) in the global communications industry, focusing on roles deemed ‘game changers’ for organizational transformation.
• Maintains a referral-only assignment model, with all opportunities arising from client recommendations rather than direct solicitation.
• Provides post-placement follow-up support for several months after successful executive placements to ensure organizational fit and performance.

Specializations

• Executive search for in-housing functions including technology lead and programmatic director roles in marketing and media organizations.
• Global recruitment for senior positions in Media & Communications sectors, including Advertising, PR, and Digital Marketing Technology.
• C-suite placement expertise across Clients, Agencies, and media platforms with focus on strategic roles like Strategy Directors and Insight Directors.
• Specialized CFO and FD (Financial Director) searches for organizations undergoing transformational changes in the communications industry.

Services & Approach

• International executive search for roles including Head of Digital, Marketing Directors, and Sales Directors across 40+ countries through affiliate networks.
• Talent management and curation of senior executives in marketing, advertising, and media technology sectors, with daily updates to candidate databases.
• Customized recruitment solutions for companies seeking ‘less obvious but very special’ candidates to drive step-change organizational growth.
• Post-placement performance monitoring and relationship management for 3-6 months following executive appointments.