Hereward Partners

Hereward Partners is an executive search and interim management company founded by Mike Younger, a search professional with over 25 years' experience and former Head of Global Senior Hires at Lotus Cars and PA Consulting. The company combines deep sector knowledge with rigorous, delivery-focused execution across executive search, interim management, fractional leadership, market mapping, recruitment advisory, and commercial intelligence. Hereward Partners operates on the principle that the right people are rarely looking, and their role is to find them, engage them properly, and deliver results.

The company specialises in board-level executive search, identifying and engaging visionary leaders who can navigate complex challenges and drive long-term growth. Hereward Partners serves clients across automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, and sport sectors, with particular expertise in identifying senior talent and key decision-makers within these industries. The team has built lasting relationships with global brands including Bentley Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, GKN, Ricardo, and BAE Systems, working closely with boards to align talent strategy with business objectives.

Hereward Partners delivers interim and fractional senior leadership solutions with pace and purpose, providing experienced operators who take accountability from day one. The company also offers comprehensive market mapping and recruitment advisory services to give organisations a strategic edge in understanding talent availability, competitor landscapes, and industry trends. Through commercial intelligence and partner identification services, Hereward Partners helps clients navigate complex commercial decisions by identifying the people who hold relevant responsibility and building a structured picture of who matters and why.