For Employers
When the leadership mandate is critical, precision matters.
Thalvern Advisory partners with boards, CEOs, founders, investors, and CHROs on the appointments that carry the most consequence.
Engagement
How we work with clients.
Each engagement is led personally by senior search leadership from first conversation through transition.
- 01
Confidential consultation
A direct conversation about the business context, the leadership gap, and the outcome the appointment must produce.
- 02
Mandate definition
A written specification covering strategy, scope, success measures, assessment criteria, and search parameters.
- 03
Engagement agreement
Structure, timeline, communication cadence, and terms confirmed in writing before research begins.
- 04
Research and market mapping
The relevant leadership universe is constructed and reviewed with you before outreach begins.
- 05
Shortlist and assessment
A focused slate supported by written assessments and market intelligence gathered during the search.
- 06
Offer and transition
Support through references, negotiation, offer, resignation, and the first phase of the appointment.
Typical mandates
Where Thalvern Advisory is engaged.
- Board & Independent Director
- CEO & C-Suite
- EVP / SVP & Business Unit Leadership
- Confidential Replacement Search
- Succession-Critical Appointments
- Leadership Team Build-Out
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Start a confidential search conversation.
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Direct line
Prefer to write directly?
Email Kathleen Welch to open a confidential conversation about a mandate.
Direct contact
Kathleen Welch
Founder & Managing Partner, Thalvern Advisory
welchkathleen@thalvernadvisory.com