About OV Search

Our Story

Our mission is to work with proven industry experts, as well as uncovering emerging leaders, diverse in background, skills and thinking. We look for the brave and bold, for those who will facilitate and inspire true innovation.

We find people who can identify the groundbreaking and foster the like-minded commitment to growth and greatness that will guide your future. People who inspire quality, respect and empathy, who strive to consistently progress.

We ensure our partners are bringing onboard the greatest executives who have the drive to achieve monumental goals.

We produce tailored services to suit both candidate and client requirements.

Our service is 360’, from Job profiling, candidate sourcing and nurturing interview processes to onboarding support and employer branding. We guarantee consistent communication and establish authentic trust with all of our contacts.

We analyse the organisation, culture and demands of the role to gain a deeper understanding. This benefits our leaders as well as our clients, ensuring that we coordinate the best fit for everyone.

Community & Events

OV hosts a successful industry forum with the group CTO of a global investment management firm. This platform provides our exclusive network with opportunities to collaborate and discuss various topics, such as gender diversity within board level leadership roles and the impact of AI across the industry.

Meet the Team

At OV we have a unique ability for finding transformational talent, which is based on in-depth knowledge of the industry, being immersed in the market, and drawing on our valuable and well established connections within the industry. Our OV consultants not only have years of search experience, but trusted relationships with top clients and organizations.

Henry Hickley - OV Search Lead, Executive Search

Henry started his career in Software Engineering as Head of Technology and CTO, working across asset management firms and global banking corporations, delivering strategic consultancy work and major programmes.

Henry started out in Talent in 2013. Throughout his career he has combined senior hires with key account leadership.

Henry’s background as an industry senior in financial markets and technology, allows him to engage as a peer and deliver a highly knowledge based consultative service.