Sam Allen Associates works with clients when they are seeking to appoint Chairmen, Non-Executive Directors, Chief Executives, Chief Financial Officers and other board-level executives. We work in the UK and internationally for PLC, private and private equity-backed businesses.

We are signed up to the UK Voluntary Code for Executive Search Firms adhering to best practice concerning the recommendations for Women on Boards and subscribe to governance best practice in all we do.

Sam Allen Associates provide referencing services on each search. We provide comprehensive, meticulous referencing to help clients de-risk the hiring decision and support the on-boarding process where the candidate is successful.

We can also offer referencing as a separate standalone service for clients.

Sam Allen Associates can provide support and guidance on either Board or Executive level succession planning.

Sam Allen Associates uses in-depth interviews and psychometrics to provide insight on capabilities, potential and fit to role, based upon benchmarking against “best in class” in the marketplace.

We deliver bespoke, detailed insight into competitor markets and organisations.

Depending on your requirements, this could include: company history; financial performance; organisational structure, senior leadership team and direct reports; biographies of these individuals; perception analysis; operational footprint and technological innovation activity.