Global Leadership Reach Hobson Leavy is a boutique executive search firm that specializes in CEO, NED and other executive appointments, supported by a distinctive 27-step process and a dedicated researcher, positioning the firm for cross-border leadership mandates and growth for NZ-based clients expanding internationally.

Public Sector Momentum The firm’s recent engagements with Electricity Authority and the Financial Markets Authority demonstrate credibility in regulated sectors and public sector procurement, signaling expansion opportunities into additional regulators, energy, and financial services leadership searches.

Strategic Partnerships The February 2023 acquisition by Accordant Group indicates potential for deeper collaboration or cross-selling within a broader corporate services network, enabling integrated leadership search with other HR and advisory offerings.

Premium High Touch With a small team size, the firm can emphasize a premium, high-touch leadership search experience to mid-to-large enterprises seeking governance-aligned CEO and board-level placements, opening doors for governance and succession service upsells.

Brand Momentum Brand momentum, including an award for visual identity and the Leaders Matter positioning, supports expansion beyond New Zealand by leveraging brand equity to win deals with aspirational brands and target APAC markets.