Crescent Search – Recruitment Agency Profile

About Agency

Overview

• Founded in 2020 and headquartered at 71 Shelton Street, London, Crescent Search operates as a single-employee executive search firm focused on strategy, transformation, and commercial excellence roles
• Has completed over 300 assignments for 100+ clients across 10 countries, primarily serving private equity/venture capital funds, portfolio companies, and listed businesses
• Maintains a network of 5,000+ regularly updated professionals, including current and former strategy/management consultants, for executive recruitment
• Specializes in placements at basic salary levels between £80,000-£150,000, targeting roles from Senior Associate to Managing Director
• Focuses on leadership recruitment for C-suite positions including Chief Executive, Operating, Strategy, and Commercial Officers across major industry sectors

Specializations

• Executive search for private equity and venture capital portfolio companies undergoing transformation
• Talent acquisition for corporate strategy development and digital transformation initiatives
• Leadership recruitment for commercial operations and value creation programs
• Placement of executives specializing in business transformation and growth equity strategies

Services & Approach

• Data-driven executive search services using rigorous evaluation techniques for midcap and listed businesses
• C-suite recruitment for strategy, commercial, and operational leadership roles in European markets
• Talent mapping and placement for special projects including M&A, pricing strategy, and sales operations
• Executive search solutions for private equity portfolio companies requiring operating partners and value creation specialists