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Publishing

From digital-first platforms to established publishing models - spanning news, magazines and educational content - we partner with organisations engaging both consumer and business audiences to build commercial leadership teams that drive growth.

It was a demanding search, delivered at pace and with exceptional care. We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome or the way we got there.
Katie Vanneck-Smith, CEO at Hearst UK

Leading publishing through commercial transformation

The publishing sector is at a point of significant change. Evolving audience behaviours, the growth of digital-first platforms, and the emergence of AI are reshaping how content is created, distributed and monetised. At the same time, traditional formats are being repositioned within a more premium, multi-channel ecosystem (Woodwing). 

In this context, commercial leadership has never been more important. Organisations need leaders who can preserve editorial integrity while unlocking new revenue streams and driving innovation across the business.

With over two decades of experience, we have supported publishing organisations through multiple cycles of change. Our network of senior talent reflects a blend of deep sector knowledge and proven commercial leadership, enabling our clients to navigate complexity and deliver long-term growth.

How we've helped businesses like yours

Supporting your growth

Each of our partnerships are built around our Advise, Attract, Develop model. This approach helps you understand the skills your team needs, provide you with the talent to build high performing leadership and continue working with you to ensure your long-term success.

Our approach

Advise

Our consultative approach ensures your talent strategy is tailored to achieve your business objectives.

We partner with boards and CEOs to advise on structure, succession, capability gaps and long-term revenue engine team design.

Attract

Each of our search partners specialise in a specific skillset or industry, giving an unrivalled understanding of and access to senior talent.

We run a rigorous seven-stage search methodology to approach and appoint the right senior leaders.

Develop

Our partnership doesn’t end when an appointment has been made. We are dedicated to delivering the best search experience you’ll ever have.

We support new leaders post-appointment through our tailored communities, leading events and ongoing advisory input.

Your Executive Search Partners

Every search will be run end to end by a Partner and their team, and will be accountable for the process at each stage.

Get in touch to discuss your needs in more detail and learn more about how we can support your search.

Charlie Rawstron Co-founder

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