Trust is at the heart of everything we do
We provide an independent perspective, working in partnership with our clients on their most critical leadership issues.
Every search is a promise to deliver and our clients get the time, focus and experience of a Partner, backed by the entire Lygon team.
We take on fewer searches and dedicate more resource and energy to each assignment, aligning our interests with those of our clients.
Our principles
Rigour
Our reputation is built on rigorous research, deep global senior relationships and the quality of our advice. Every assignment is Partner-led, drawing on the full expertise of our team to deliver an exceptional client experience. We meet and thoroughly reference every candidate before presentation, so we bring quality and care to every search.
Discretion
Clients trust us with some of their most sensitive people decisions, and we take that responsibility seriously. We will not compromise on confidentiality and have never had a leak. We also work closely with boards to help them safeguard confidentiality throughout the appointment process.
Judgement
Board and executive appointments are among the most critical decisions an organisation can make. We bring decades of senior-level experience, a cross-sector perspective and an independent point of view to every assignment. We challenge thinking constructively and provide informed advice, attuned to the nuances of people decisions.
Partnership
We invest time at the outset of every assignment to understand each organisation – its culture, ambitions and strategy. The team you meet at the start is the team that delivers throughout. We align our interests with those of our clients and measure our success by the outcomes we achieve together.
Our Principles
Rigour
Our reputation rests on the rigour of our research and the quality of our advice. Every assignment is Partner‑led and draws on the full expertise of our team to deliver an uncompromising service. We meet and reference every candidate before presentation and stand fully behind the work we do.
Discretion
Clients trust us with their most sensitive and confidential assignments. We never compromise on confidentiality and have a 100% track record of zero leaks. Our high level of repeat business and referrals reflects the trust placed in us, search after search.
Judgement
Board and executive appointments are among the most critical decisions an organisation will make. We bring decades of experience, cross‑sector perspective and an independent view to every brief. We challenge thinking and offer informed judgement – because that is what our clients expect.
Partnership
We invest time at the outset of every assignment to understand the organisation, its culture, ambitions and strategy. The team you meet at the start is the team that delivers the work. We align our interests with those of our clients and measure success by theirs.
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Our approach to diversity
We are strong advocates for diverse boards and management teams and actively promote diversity in all its forms. We know that diversity has a significant and positive impact on business performance.
We are one of the original search firms consulted by Lord Davies ahead of his report on gender balance on boards in 2011 and helped to draft the Voluntary Code of Conduct for the executive search industry. We are accredited by the FTSE Women Leaders Review for our commitment to promoting diversity in the makeup of boards.
We also actively support initiatives such as the Change the Race Ratio, 10,000 Interns, and Sir John Parker’s review into the ethnic and cultural diversity of UK boards.
Our Principles
Rigour
Our reputation rests on the rigour of our research and the quality of our advice. Every assignment is Partner‑led and draws on the full expertise of our team to deliver an uncompromising service. We meet and reference every candidate before presentation and stand fully behind the work we do.
Discretion
Clients trust us with their most sensitive and confidential assignments. We never compromise on confidentiality and have a 100% track record of zero leaks. Our high level of repeat business and referrals reflects the trust placed in us, search after search.
Judgement
Board and executive appointments are among the most critical decisions an organisation will make. We bring decades of experience, cross‑sector perspective and an independent view to every brief. We challenge thinking and offer informed judgement - because that is what our clients expect.
Partnership
We invest time at the outset of every assignment to understand the organisation, its culture, ambitions and strategy. The team you meet at the start is the team that delivers the work. We align our interests with those of our clients and measure success by theirs.