Princedale

Princedale is an independent, boutique executive search firm founded in 2012 by Ru, who brings over 25 years of global headhunting experience. The company specialises in retained executive search, interim appointments, and non-executive director and advisory board placements, focusing on identifying and securing high-EQ leaders who unite creativity, commercial edge and emotional intelligence. Princedale personally manages every step of the search process, considering an average of 250 candidates per engagement and presenting only the top 1.6% to clients, with a 100% success rate of clients hiring from their shortlist. The firm serves the luxury hospitality, consumer retail, fintech, fashion and ecommerce sectors, with a track record of placing leaders at prestigious organisations including Coca-Cola, L'Oreal, Aman, Hyatt, ClearScore and END. Clothing. Princedale operates from its London headquarters and serves clients globally across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. The company's founder has lived and worked across London, Barcelona, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Lisbon, bringing diverse cultural perspective to every search. As an independent firm free from bureaucracy, Princedale can dig deeper, move faster and go further than larger competitors, consistently delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates. The company's placements demonstrate exceptional longevity, with an average tenure of 3 to 7 years for Chief and SVP hires, and 64% of placements being women, reflecting a commitment to diverse leadership.