Thomsett Partners

Executive Search for Values-Driven Capital

Strategic talent solutions for family offices, founder-led firms, and values-driven investors. We deploy Operating Partners and Executives who protect your legacy while accelerating your value creation.

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Trusted by global clients

Stewards of Capital, Stewards of People

Operational Excellence, Legacy Preservation, Long Term Growth

Values-led capital, whether it's a Family Office, or lower or mid-market Private Equity company, is playing an infinite game. One that cares about people, excellence, legacy, and growth.

The right values-aligned Operating Partners take responsibility for excellence, steward capital, protect the brand, and accelerate growth.

In this technology-driven time, the best Operating Partners prioritise high-agency relationships and high-agency decision-making. Accordingly, these Operators require high IQ, high EQ, and humility.

Values-Driven Capital 2.0 uses the best of technology and high agency Operating Partners to get a synthesis of institutional-grade processes with excellence in performance.

We work with you to find these Operating Partners.

15+

Years of Experience

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15+

Years of Experience

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15+

Years of Experience

Trusted Advisors

Completion Rate

We fill every mandate we are retained on, partnering with clients on solving their biggest leadership hiring challenges

Completion Rate

We fill every mandate we are retained on, partnering with clients on solving their biggest leadership hiring challenges

Completion Rate

We fill every mandate we are retained on, partnering with clients on solving their biggest leadership hiring challenges

0+ Years

Consulting Experience

Our team has proven, battle-tested expertise delivering talent and business strategy and measurable results.

0+ Years

Consulting Experience

Our team has proven, battle-tested expertise delivering talent and business strategy and measurable results.

0+ Years

Consulting Experience

Our team has proven, battle-tested expertise delivering talent and business strategy and measurable results.

Successful Hires

Made by our Partner-Led Team

Successful Hires

Made by our Partner-Led Team

Successful Hires

Made by our Partner-Led Team

Brands that trust our expertise

Expertise

Deep Expertise in Hiring Values-Aligned, Conscientious Talent that Drives Value Creation.

Blending strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Flexibly, to fit your operating model and capital structure.

Operating Partners

Functional Specialists

Interim and Fractional Leaders

Portfolio Advisors

Portfolio Company Leadership

Client Results

Success Stories That Speak for Themselves — Real Clients, Real Results.

NimbusSoft
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Exec Search Track Record Snap Shot
We've undertaken a number of high impact mandates for a growing client base
NimbusSoft
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Exec Search Track Record Snap Shot
We've undertaken a number of high impact mandates for a growing client base
NimbusSoft
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Exec Search Track Record Snap Shot
We've undertaken a number of high impact mandates for a growing client base
NimbusSoft
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Exec Search Track Record Snap Shot
We've undertaken a number of high impact mandates for a growing client base

Vivup
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Vivup
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Vivup
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires
Vivup
Simon Moyle — CEO
Leadership Transformation for Renowned Well-Being Provider
We undertook a comprehensive Senior Management Team review, enabled succession planning, and hired a new leadership team to facilitate a landmark nine-figure private equity transaction
12 Months
From hires to intial PE exit. 18 months to secondary exit
5
Leadership Hires

Services

Partner-led, Legacy Steward, Value Creating Talent Solutions

We align with investors who measure success by operational health and company excellence. We specialise in finding executives who thrive in high-touch, high-growth environments where culture is the competitive advantage.

We focus on the Mid and Lower-Mid Market within two specific pillars:

1. Service Businesses - where people and reputation are the primary assets.

2. Mission-Critical Tech - where sustainable scaling and customer retention drive value.

Executive Search

We build your operating partner value-creation teams. We find leaders for your portfolio companies. Our searches align your company or fund vision and mission. They are Partner-led, score-card calibrated, and value-aligned

Industries served:

Family Office

LMM / LM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Executive Search

Industries served:

Family Office

LMM / LM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Executive Search

Industries served:

Family Office

LMM / LM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Embedded Talent Partner

A partner-led talent solution for portfolio-wide leadership hiring. We work as your trusted partner, for the long term, without you needing to build your own internal team.

Industries served:

Family Office

LMM / MM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Embedded Talent Partner

A partner-led talent solution for portfolio-wide leadership hiring. We work as your trusted partner, for the long term, without you needing to build your own internal team.

Industries served:

Family Office

LMM / MM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Embedded Talent Partner

A partner-led talent solution for portfolio-wide leadership hiring. We work as your trusted partner, for the long term, without you needing to build your own internal team.

Industries served:

Family Office

LMM / MM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Fractional Leadership, Interim Leadership and Advisor Recruitment

Steward the legacy, operate flexibly. That's what values-aligned interim, fractional and advisory is for. We provide mission centred people, driven by excellence, who create value whilst preserving your legacy. Whether it's interim leadership, advisors to the board, or function specialists for breakthroughs, we find battle tested executives at speed, without compromise.

Industries served:

Family Offices

LMM / LM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Fractional Leadership, Interim Leadership and Advisor Recruitment

Industries served:

Family Offices

LMM / LM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

Fractional Leadership, Interim Leadership and Advisor Recruitment

Industries served:

Family Offices

LMM / LM Private Equity

Founder-Owned Groups

How it Works

A clear and proven process that guides you from discovery to measurable results.

Our '3S + C' consulting process is carefully designed to simplify complexity and build confidence at every step. From the first conversation to strategy execution, we provide structure, clarity, and seamless collaboration to ensure lasting success.

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We start with Partner-led in-depth conversations and data reviews to understand your goals, challenges, and opportunities. This stage sets the foundation for a tailored approach. We look at this with a values first, stewardship lens.

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We identify, source and enrol the very best and most relevant people into your vision

We identify, source and enrol the very best and most relevant people into your vision

We identify, source and enrol the very best and most relevant people into your vision

Select

We undertake a rigorous selection process, linked to a goal-driven scorecard. We work with you to identify the right hire, and help you sell the opportunity for them to join you

Select

We undertake a rigorous selection process, linked to a goal-driven scorecard. We work with you to identify the right hire, and help you sell the opportunity for them to join you

Select

We undertake a rigorous selection process, linked to a goal-driven scorecard. We work with you to identify the right hire, and help you sell the opportunity for them to join you

Consult

We stay connected to both you and your new hire to ensure your legacy preservation and continued sustained success.

Consult

We stay connected to both you and your new hire to ensure your legacy preservation and continued sustained success.

Consult

We stay connected to both you and your new hire to ensure your legacy preservation and continued sustained success.

Why Choose Us

Trusted by businesses worldwide for delivering clarity, strategy, and measurable growth.

We believe that capital is most effective when paired with leaders who lead with humility. Our focus is on the "Operational Alpha"—the value generated by people, culture, and process.

Values-Aligned Matching: We vet every Operating Partner for cultural fit, ensuring they act as a partner to the founder, not a disruptor of the vision.
Flexible Engagement: Whether you need a 3-month interim fix or a permanent "Office of the CEO" build-out, we adapt our search to your holding period.
Service & Tech Specialist: We understand the unique levers of value in people-heavy service businesses and mission-critical technology firms.

Other Firms

Generic, one-size-fits-all strategies.

Hidden fees and unclear pricing.

Transactional relationship with limited post-mandate support

Surface-level analysis without depth.

No 'in the trenches' business experience

Other Firms

Generic, one-size-fits-all strategies.

Hidden fees and unclear pricing.

Transactional relationship with limited post-mandate support

Surface-level analysis without depth.

No 'in the trenches' business experience

Other Firms

Generic, one-size-fits-all strategies.

Hidden fees and unclear pricing.

Transactional relationship with limited post-mandate support

Surface-level analysis without depth.

No 'in the trenches' business experience

With Thomsett Partners

Business Advisory + Executive Search Experience

Bespoke '3S + C' search method

All engagements are Partner-led

Trusted Partner relationships that transcend the mandate

Flexible engagement tailored to your needs.

With Thomsett Partners

Business Advisory + Executive Search Experience

Bespoke '3S + C' search method

All engagements are Partner-led

Trusted Partner relationships that transcend the mandate

Flexible engagement tailored to your needs.

With Thomsett Partners

Business Advisory + Executive Search Experience

Bespoke '3S + C' search method

All engagements are Partner-led

Trusted Partner relationships that transcend the mandate

Flexible engagement tailored to your needs.

Testimonials

Trusted by Leaders Across Industries

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does a search assignment take?

How are you different from large executive search firms?

What roles do you specialise in?

Who do you work with?

How long does a search assignment take?

How are you different from large executive search firms?

What roles do you specialise in?

Who do you work with?

How long does a search assignment take?

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Deploy the Right Leadership, Right Now.

Whether you need a permanent steward or a fractional specialist, we ensure your capital is in the best possible hands. Let’s map out your portfolio’s needs.