Savannah Group

When a business is tackling ambitious transformation, leadership quality defines outcomes. Savannah has partnered with Aston Martin to diagnose, design, and deliver the Next Generation Leadership solutions required for success. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/egj25h_2 Leadership transformation elements: - Non-executive board appointments: experienced independent advisors to oversee transformation - Executive placements: exceptional leaders to develop future business strategy and deliver operational results - Interim leaders: proven change makers to support transformation, at pace - Talent intelligence: market intelligence to support leadership and talent decision-making - MapX: access to Savannah’s proprietary mapping & analytics platform #nextgenleadership #transformation #astonmartin #executivesearch #interim #talentintelligence #mapx

The final quarter of 2024 saw a significant increase in UK businesses experiencing financial distress. Rising operational costs and complexity, skills shortages, geopolitical uncertainties, and corporate debt burdens are forcing organisations to rethink their structures and strategies to survive, never mind thrive. As businesses grapple with economic volatility, restructuring will remain a key strategy for survival and future growth. We’ve looked at the critical role of the Interim leader in 2025: https://lnkd.in/eAWpxeb8 #interim #nextgenleadership

Economic downturns are the true proving ground for leadership resilience. Without a forward-thinking talent strategy, organisations risk losing ground precisely when they can least afford to falter. If companies are reactive in their hiring, they can find themselves holding onto the wrong people for too long or scrambling to fill critical leadership gaps. Alex Martin explains how, in uncertain markets, companies that proactively manage leadership hiring are poised for long term success: https://lnkd.in/eiNyJ8uH #talentintelligence #talentmapping #successionplanning #nextgenleadership

We are delighted to welcome Lily Haake to Savannah who joins our thriving Digital & Technology Practice as an Associate Partner. Lily has over ten years of experience as a functional specialist in technology executive search. She will focus on supporting and expanding our client base and engaging with our community of exceptional, next generation technology talent. As a fully integrated practice Lily and the team support our clients on both interim and permanent leaders: CIO/CTO/CDO/CISO, and their SVP/VP & Director level counterparts. Lily will also support our significant NED/Board work. #digital #technology #growth #nextgenleadership

Despite the evidence for the positive impact of diversity, many major companies are scaling back Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, with as many as 1 in 20 scrapping them completely.  As we approach International Women’s Day 2025, and with shifting sentiments and growing controversy around DE&I in general, our CEO Katrina Cheverton discusses why Savannah is more determined than ever to identify, engage with, and present the broadest possible range of relevant candidates, every time: https://lnkd.in/e_F58CNB #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #TalentIntelligence #NextGenLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #Interim

When does leadership hiring carry the most risk and how can talent mapping help? A mis-hire in a C-suite role can cost up to 213% of an executive’s salary, and in competitive markets, many companies struggle with lengthy hiring processes. Talent mapping is an effective tool for combatting these risks. By assessing internal and external talent pools, organisations can align their leadership pipelines with future needs, ensuring fit while reducing time-to-hire. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eErnsZaV #talentmapping #talentintelligence #nextgenleadership

With UK growth predictions falling and business confidence at a two-year low, companies are being more cautious with hiring decisions. The fear of poor decision-making and the need to maximise budget efficiency means businesses are focusing on hiring fewer, higher-quality people. Talent mapping, the strategic process of identifying and tracking top talent before a recruitment process begins, is becoming a key tool for organisations seeking to hire high-quality leaders quickly and efficiently. We’ve highlighted five reasons why we’ll see more of this practice in 2025:  https://lnkd.in/eErnsZaV #talentmapping #talentintelligence #nextgenleadership

Savannah Group is proud to have worked with Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd on the appointment of Vicky Jarman to their board. The announcement today coincides with the release of the FTSE Women Leaders Review 2025, which highlights the significant progress in gender diversity across UK businesses, with women now occupying 43% of roles on FTSE350 company boards. And when it comes to Independent Non-Executive Directors, Aston Martin is now at 83%, with the equally impressive Anne Stevens, Jean Tomlin OBE, Marigay McKee and Natalie Massenet on the Board alongside Vicky. #NextGenerationBoard #AstonMartin #Leadership #Diversity #Inclusion #WomenInBusiness #FTSEWomenLeadersReview https://lnkd.in/eHZexia4

Savannah Partner Tim Shaw is reflecting on the 25 lessons he has learnt during his 25 years in executive search this week: #executivesearch #nextgenleadership #infrastructure #construction #services

The signals that we are moving into a ‘year of the interim’ are already evident: economic uncertainty, prolonged executive search processes, and CFOs and other leaders being more reluctant to move. Private Equity (PE)-backed companies, in particular, cannot afford stagnation, making 2025 a strong year for interim leaders as businesses seek fast access to experienced leaders who can deliver rapid impact. Paul Mendelssohn examines why more companies and private equity funds will opt for interim CFOs in 2025: https://lnkd.in/eKtd4Jz6 #interim #CFO #nextgenleadership