IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

It has come to our attention that fraudsters are impersonating Smithfield Search and sending unsolicited text messages about fake job opportunities.

We will never communicate in this way, so please treat any texts claiming to be from Smithfield Search as suspicious. Please do not respond or share any information with these impersonators.

These actions are beyond our control, but we are working hard to limit any potential impact and reporting the incident to the relevant authorities.

Thank you for understanding.

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Executive Hiring: Who’s Steering Your Future?

With the market stabilising, a key question emerges: do you have the right leader to drive growth and lead change?

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The Pendulum: Is Creative and Brand Back in Demand?

After a year of cuts to creative and marketing teams, early signs for 2025 suggest companies are swinging back toward valuing design, storytelling, and brand.

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Choosing Your Next Board, Signs of True Digital and AI Maturity

If you’re a tech leader considering your next board role or business opportunity, it’s natural to want to understand how digitally mature the organisation really is. Rather than getting caught up in buzzwords or checklists, it’s more valuable to explore how the board approaches technology and AI with curiosity and openness. Here are some thoughtful areas to reflect on when assessing your next move.

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Market Insight and Launch Reflections

Launching Smithfield Search this week has been fun, exciting, scary BUT built on years of navigating the highs and lows of tech recruitment in the UK. Here’s a warm, honest look at why now feels like the right time for a new executive search boutique, and what we’re seeing in the market.

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What Tech Leaders Are Really Saying

I spent the last week having a marathon of tea, calls, and the odd power-walk with CTOs, CPOs, and product brains from PE/VC-backed tech firms. I’ve attempted to bottle the energy and ideas. Here are some of the themes that have surfaced.

Three professionals collaborating intently over architectural plans on a table in an office setting, conveying a sense of teamwork and strategic planning.