Ardmore Search Partners

Ardmore Search Partners is a boutique executive search firm deeply rooted in the global commodities markets. Established in 2018, the company delivers exceptional recruitment solutions to a carefully selected client base spanning energy companies, trading houses, investment banks, and hedge funds across major trans-Atlantic commodity trading centres. With over 20 years of combined commodities executive search experience, Ardmore Search Partners blends market expertise with a service approach focused on building long-term relationships, underpinned by core values of discretion, integrity, honesty, and transparency.

Ardmore Search Partners specialises across a comprehensive range of commodity sectors including crude oil and refined products, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, electricity and carbon markets, dry bulk commodities, base and precious metals, and agricultural commodities. The firm recruits across multiple skillsets spanning physical and financial trading, sales and origination, structuring and analytics, principal investments, commodity finance, and risk management. This deep sector expertise enables the company to place senior leadership, trading, origination, and analytics talent with precision and understanding.

With offices in London and Calgary, Ardmore Search Partners serves Europe and North America whilst maintaining global reach and experience. The company intentionally maintains a small number of core clients with minimal overlap, reducing conflicts and providing clients with nearly complete access to available talent. Both managing partners have spent significant time living and working in major commodities hubs on both sides of the Atlantic, giving them comprehensive understanding of unique cultural differences and market dynamics across regions.