Argo Navis Limited

Argo Navis Limited is a boutique executive search and talent advisory business led by Toby Ellison, who brings over 15 years of consulting experience across the private equity industry and ESG domain. The company specialises in supporting private equity funds, alternative asset managers, their investee companies and their advisors with key executive hires and wider talent consulting. Argo Navis maintains close coverage of the ESG domain and works with leaders and executives across its many specialisms, drawing on cumulative years of experience advising professionals, funds and deals as well as practical leadership and team optimisation.

The company's core services span executive search, fundraising and investor relations specialist recruitment, investment and value creation executive placement, and portfolio company leadership team assessment. Argo Navis also provides talent diligence support, pre-deal leadership analysis, fundraising leadership referencing, and bespoke projects including hiring process design and benchmarking. The firm works across private equity, alternative asset management, ESG and sustainability sectors, supporting clients with traditional search mandates, in-house part-time partnerships and wider talent consulting engagements.

Based in London, Argo Navis differentiates itself through its flexible partnership model and commitment to open, honest advice whilst maintaining unconflicted relationships. The company's leadership team brings extensive experience from leading London boutiques and broader consulting backgrounds, including Deloitte and the Royal Navy. Clients choose Argo Navis for its rigorous processes, deep sector knowledge and ability to support the people agenda in generating financial and social returns for stakeholders.