We match exceptional leaders with purpose-driven organisations. Specialist executive search and advisory for Chairs, NEDs, and Independent Directors who transform boardrooms.
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From candidate cultivation to post-placement support, we provide comprehensive solutions for building high-performing boards.
Discreet, relationship-led search for Chairs, NEDs, and Independent Directors. We find exceptional leaders through our exclusive network and diverse talent pipeline.
Learn moreComprehensive governance training and board-readiness coaching via Starbucks Academy. Create clear pathways for aspiring NEDs into UK boardrooms.
Learn moreSkills gap analysis, succession planning, and DEI-focused board transformation. Strategic support for board effectiveness and future-ready governance.
Learn moreQuarterly shortlists of governance-ready talent tailored to your sector and strategic goals. Always have access to exceptional candidates when you need them.
Learn moreWe're not generalist recruiters. We're governance specialists with exclusive access to talent you won't find elsewhere.
We understand boards, not just recruitment. Every search is built around governance excellence.
Exclusive access to Starbucks Academy for the latest, most transformative NED development available.
Experienced NEDs mentor newcomers across sectors—driving real skills development and diversity.
Direct access to senior NED networks in government, sourced through established relationships.
All candidates formally trained, background-checked, and job-ready. No recycled talent pools.
Accelerated pathways for underrepresented leaders. Regional, sectoral, and demographic diversity.
The only exec search combining speed with exceptional quality. We bring pace to a competitive market.
Our relationship doesn't end at appointment. Ongoing career coaching and board advisory included.
Mission Match, Starbucks Associates, and Alexander Faraday form a powerhouse partnership uniquely placed to bridge gaps in executive search and coaching.
Together we provide an end-to-end service: from candidate cultivation and development, to appointment, to post-placement support. The sum of our parts truly sets us apart.
Career coaching → Formal training → Expert matching → Post-placement support. Every stage covered by specialists.
Alexander Faraday's six decades of UK-wide recruitment expertise.
Starbucks Academy's transformative development programmes.
We understand the unique governance challenges and regulatory requirements of each sector.
"Mission Match understood our governance challenges immediately. Within weeks, we had a shortlist of exceptional NED candidates—diverse, board-ready, and genuinely aligned with our mission."
"The NED development programme transformed my readiness for board roles. The mentorship scheme connected me with experienced directors who helped me navigate my first appointment with confidence."
"Unlike generalist recruiters, Mission Match brought genuine expertise in board composition. Their advisory work helped us restructure for the challenges ahead."
Whether you're seeking exceptional board talent or building your NED career, let's start a conversation.