Godliman Partners

Godliman Partners is a specialised executive search firm dedicated to recruiting senior executives and teams across public and private markets for over 20 years. The company distinguishes itself through its proprietary Best-Fit Search™ process, which evaluates candidates not only on traditional metrics of skills and experience but crucially on the alignment between candidate culture, style, values, and motivations with the hiring organisation's culture. This holistic approach to candidate assessment significantly increases the longevity and success of placements, with Godliman Partners achieving a 100% retained search closure rate since 2019.

Godliman Partners specialises in serving the asset management industry across both public and private markets. The firm focuses on front-office investing and distribution roles, as well as senior middle office positions, working exclusively with buy-side organisations rather than sell-side firms. Within private markets, the company has a long track record of supporting private credit, real estate, and infrastructure teams through keystone leadership appointments and subsequent team build-outs. For public markets, Godliman Partners supports investment management firms with senior appointments that strengthen strategy, enable disciplined decision-making, and reinforce long-term organisational growth. The company also assists asset management firms with sensitive team transitions, providing advisory support designed to reduce fit-risk and strengthen leadership capability.

Based in London, Godliman Partners serves clients primarily across the United Kingdom and Europe, with particular expertise in EMEA markets. The firm's research and knowledge base extends globally, and the company has placed people and teams in the United States and Asia-Pacific regions. With consultants based in both the UK and US, Godliman Partners brings extensive industry experience to every engagement, with team members ranging from 14 to over 30 years in asset management search. Clients choose Godliman Partners for its deep sector expertise, proven track record with FTSE 100 and top-tier pension fund clients, and commitment to delivering candidates who not only possess the requisite skills but integrate seamlessly into organisational culture.