Dixon Walter - Board Practice

Founded in 2015, Dixon Walter is a search and selection firm devoted to the appointment of outstanding leaders across senior governance roles. Driven by quality, results and attention to detail, the company provides flexible, innovative and bespoke services to support clients' recruitment needs. Dixon Walter positions itself as a refreshingly different executive search firm, putting pragmatism, flexibility and expertise at the heart of its approach to senior appointments and board-level recruitment.

Dixon Walter specialises in higher education board practice, supporting universities and educational institutions with keynote senior appointments. The company has demonstrated particular expertise in recruiting Pro Vice-Chancellors, Vice-Principals, Directors of Finance and Chief Financial Officers for leading higher education establishments. Recent successful placements include appointments at Keele University, West Dean, and The James Hutton Institute, reflecting the firm's established track record within the sector.

Based in Edinburgh, Dixon Walter serves clients across the United Kingdom and internationally. The company's service-driven and tailored approach reflects the ever-changing demands of an increasingly competitive global marketplace for talent. Clients choose Dixon Walter for its ability to generate diverse pools of candidates, its bespoke campaign management, and its combination of fully managed search services, fixed-term appointments, and market remuneration advice that distinguishes it from competitors.