EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FOR DEEP TECH LEADERS

C-Suite and Director-Level Hiring. Tailored to the Pace, Pressure, and Precision of the Deep Tech Market

Looking for Executive Talent?

Connect with culturally aligned candidates for lasting success. Whether you're looking for your next CTO, technical co-founders, or AI/ML leaders, DeepRec.ai's executive recruitment service can pinpoint hard-to-reach talent in highly specialised niches. Our service is trusted by leading deep tech pioneers across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States.

DeepRec.ai's executive recruitment solutions are tailored to find director and C-Level talent who align with your mission, scale with your team, and thrive in fast-moving deep tech environments. Our service combines a rigorous search process with bespoke market intelligence, a market-leading tech stack, and psychometric assessments.

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Why Choose DeepRec.ai for Executive Search?

Specialist executive search support designed to reduce hiring risk, improve shortlist quality, and give you access to the best passive and diverse candidate talent in the market.

Reducing Risk

De-risk your recruitment with a free 6-month candidate replacement guarantee.

Guarantee

100% dedication until hire made. Reducing your time to hire whilst improving quality of the shortlist.

Associate Network

Access to our advisory bench of subject matter experts, to help with talent assessment.

Best-In-Class Talent

Quality shortlists from communities and competitors. Access the best passive candidates.

Market Intelligence

A bespoke market report that includes competitor information, talent trends, salary data and diversity metrics.

Real-time Customer Feedback

Access actionable data via our real-time customer feedback integration.

Exclusivity

Exclusive candidates, our incentives are aligned.

Diverse Candidate Talent

Ensure your shortlists are aligned to your values and DEI goals.

Psychometric Testing

Psychometric testing provides objective assessments of skills and abilities, helps reduce bias in hiring decisions, and identifies candidates with the best potential for success in a role.

12 Step Methodology

DeepRec.ai Fit & Proper Framework

DeepRec.ai’s rigorous, expert-led Board and Executive Search service employs a proprietary 12-step assessment methodology, designed to support cultural alignment, competency fit, regulatory confidence, and effective succession planning.

We offer structured search timelines, in-depth candidate identification mapping, bespoke market and competitor insights, diverse candidate shortlists, tailored psychometric testing, access to experienced advisors, and interim support while you search for your permanent candidate.

Scoping / 'Fit'

In-depth structured discussions with Board and Employer Stakeholders.

‘Key Competencies’

Up to 8 key competencies agreed with the Board or Employer.

Form 1

Interview Structure is created by our advisory bench of subject matter experts.

Shortlist Agreed

From the longlist, up to 6 shortlist candidates agreed for interviews with DeepRec.ai experts.

Interview Prep

Candidates prepare for their 90-120 minute structured interviews based on the agreed Form 1.

Optional Stage

Testing

Virtual pre-interview psychometric testing (optional).

Shortlist Interviews

90-120 minute structured interviews with DeepRec.ai experts.

Form 2 Reports

Independent report per candidate, RAG-rated against the pre-agreed key competencies.

Form 3 Overview Report

Independent, RAG-rated overview report, ranking all shortlisted candidates.

Candidate Review Meeting

60-90 minute review meeting with the Board or Employer to decide the preferred shortlisted candidates.

Internal

Board and/or Employer internal stakeholder interviews.

Offer Management

Managing candidate through the offer and acceptance stages, including the resignation with previous employer.

Aftercare

Onboarding support for the candidate during the first six months of joining the business.

MEET WITH OUR EXECUTIVE CONSULTANTS

Meet Anthony

Anthony Kelly

Co-Founder & MD EU/UK

Meet Hayley

Hayley Killengrey

Co-Founder & MD USA

Meet Nathan

Nathan Wills

Team Lead | Switzerland

Meet Paddy

Paddy Hobson

Team Lead | DACH

People, Culture & Brand

Specialist advisory services designed to strengthen leadership capability, improve culture, reduce talent risk and enhance executive attraction.

Culture Audit

Attrition, exit interview coaching, trend analysis and coaching. In collaboration with our change management expert, Amanda Wallace, we offer a range of services to help drive positive culture change.

Leadership Assessment

From psychometric testing to independent leadership assessments for finalists, using validated tools to evaluate cultural fit and leadership style.

Onboarding Support

A structured onboarding plan, with executive coaching or mentoring for the first 90–180 days, including advice on the regulatory approval process.

Succession Planning

Advise on building a leadership pipeline, including gap analysis and internal development recommendations.

Diversity & Inclusion Consulting

Assess and benchmark the organisation’s D&I progress against the market, and provide recommendations for attracting diverse talent.

Board Advisory

Offer advice on optimal board structure, skills audits, and board succession planning.

Employer Branding

Review and advise on the bank’s employer value proposition, to align with executive talent attraction, providing feedback on brand perception in the market.

Talent Risk Audit

Assess organisational exposure to leadership gaps or over-dependence on key individuals.

Competitor & Market Analysis

Competitor Analysis

Market Mapping

Benchmarking

Executive Compensation Advisory