Society
Society

Improving the world, one appointment at a time

We're a people first partner for board and executive leadership appointments globally.

Our purpose

Redefining talent partnership for a purpose driven world.

We place exceptional people into meaningful roles where they can make sustainable, inclusive and positive impacts.

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56 %
Female appointments
31 %
People of the Global Majority appointments
54
Net Promoter Score
61 %
Income from repeat clients

Global Reach

Our offices in the United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand cover appointments around the world.

  • President, Heifer International

    Little Rock, USA

    A global and cross-sector search looking for culturally-astute leaders of large, complex, international organisations. The appointed candidate was a Singaporean non-profit CEO based in Chicago.

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  • Dean of the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT

    Melbourne, Australia

    One of the three important Head of School searches we handled for RMIT at the same time. The appointed candidate was a Professor at Queensland University of Technology.

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  • Head of School, Aga Khan Academy Mombasa

    Mombasa, Kenya

    A gloabl search for established school leaders with deep knowledge of the International Baccalaureate. The appointed candidate was a Canadian Headteacher with experience of school leadership in Eritrea, Thailand, Syria, and Morocco.

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  • Chief Executive, Primary Care International

    London, UK

    A complex search focusing on candidates with experience of transforming of primary healthcare systems in the Global South. The appointed candidate was a Kenyan public health leader based in the UK.

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  • Director of Commercial Strategy, Mandarin Oriental

    A wide-ranging search for individuaks with experience of relaunching iconic properties and knowledge of the feeder markets for the UAE. The appointed candidate was overseeing a cluster of IHG Hotels in Vietnam.

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    Latest Insights

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      ALL DIGITAL appoints new CEO

      We are delighted to share that David Mekkaoui has been appointed as the new CEO of ALL DIGITAL.

      ALL DIGITAL appoints new CEO
    • Resources
      Reflections on Recruiting in Luxury Hospitality: Adapting to an Evolving Industry

      Barbara Taylor, our Global Hospitality and Leisure Consultant reflects on recruitment within luxury hospitality and how the industry has and continues to evolve.

      Reflections on Recruiting in Luxury Hospitality: Adapting to an Evolving Industry
    • Appointment
      The Social Hub appoints a new Chief Marketing Officer

      We are delighted to share Trix van der Vleuten has been successfully been appointed as the new Chief Marketing Officer at The Social Hub.

      The Social Hub
    • Appointment
      Matt Tate appointed as the new Chair of the Board for ThinkForward

      Matt Tate has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board for ThinkForward.

      Matt Tate appointed as the new Chair of the Board for ThinkForward
    • Resources
      Why Student Experience is Key for University Leaders

      A decline in both domestic and international students enrolling in higher education, and growing concerns about the quality of student experience, are closely connected issues that have major impacts for the future of higher education in the UK. Why is student experience so important for the success of universities? And what has the market been telling us?

      Why Student Experience is Key for University Leaders
    • Resources
      Thought Leadership Report – Have we become scared of EDI?

      During the summer Alyce Brogan and Usma Collins from Society’s team brought together a group of leaders from across the UK Not-For-Profit sector to discuss a provocative but important question:

      Navigating the Minefield: Have we become scared of EDI?

      Thought Leadership Report – Have we become scared of EDI?