Atlantic Executive Atlantic Executive

Search to search – Global reach

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the headhunter.

Specialist executive search for the people who power the search industry – built on experience, relationships and a genuinely global network.

What we do

We know search.
We know its people.

Atlantic Executive specialises in finding recruitment and executive search professionals – from researchers and associates through to partners and practice leaders.

Founded in 2005, we work with established firms and specialist boutiques across the UK, the US and EMEA. Every introduction is informed by decades in recruitment and a network built over years, not scraped overnight.

20+

years in specialist search

Global

network and assignments

Our team

Experience that recognises experience.

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Managing Director

Simon Healy

Simon began his career in 1991 as a management consultancy recruiter, working with clients including IBM, HP and Accenture. In the mid-1990s, he established a successful executive search business, which he built and subsequently sold in 2002.

In 2005, having identified a gap in the market for recruiting high calibre search professionals, Simon founded Atlantic Executive. Today, it is recognised as a go-to firm for hiring researchers through to partners across the UK, US, EMEA and Australia.

More recently, Simon has become increasingly active in the M&A space, advising search firms and introducing companies to potential acquisition and investment opportunities.

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Associate Director

Tina Maddock

Tina began her career as a recruitment consultant in the late 1980s before moving into the recruitment to recruitment market. In 2001, she co-founded GHM Recruitment Ltd, which merged with eg.1/Exemplia in 2005.

Tina joined Atlantic Executive in 2011 to develop its market for researchers and associates. She recruits researchers, associates and senior associates across all sectors into Tier 1, Tier 2 and global boutique retained executive search firms.

Her extensive recruitment experience provides clients and candidates with valuable market insight, while her long established network underpins a reputation for excellent service and consistent delivery.

What people say

“He was the first R2R professional who ever understood what the right fit looked like, and it took considerable creativity on his part to achieve it.”
Steve CohnMarlin Hawk, US
“Redgrave has worked with Simon on a number of assignments since 2016. He has been diligent and professional whilst having a good understanding of our needs from the outset.  We look forward to partnering with Atlantic Executive for years to come”
Dan Cole, Redgrave Partners
“I have worked with Simon Healy and Atlantic Executive, on several key projects over the last 15 years and he has consistently proven his worth; both in the quality of his candidates and his unique understanding of the recruitment marketplace. More than most Rec2recs, he has built a reputation through delivering results and not walking away when the market gets tight.”
Peter GillingwaterNewfound
“I have worked with Simon as both a client and a candidate with sucessful results and have always found him to be diligent, focused and professional. Additionally I have known him a number of years now and not only does he have an extensive knowledge of the recruitment industry, he is a pleasure to work with.”
Kelvin JonesLawson|Brooke
“If Simon gives you a call, pick it up. He knows the search industry and can advise you on cultural fit and career advancement within a firm. He has an excellent network and is very consultative. I recommend him highly.”
Angelique TsangAI SAAS Innovation Lead
“Simon stands out in the rec to rec world by virtue of his proactive approach, his insight into the markets and his clear communication style. I recommend him and his team highly.”
Dominic QuantrillThe Quantrill Partnership
“I’ve really enjoyed working with Simon and have been consistently impressed by his energy, thoughtfulness and diligence. He brings a highly professional and considered approach to his work, combined with excellent responsiveness and a genuine commitment to delivering for his clients and partners. What particularly stands out is his ability to be both commercially focused and thoughtful in how he engages with people. I would have no hesitation in recommending Atlantic.”
Ivan LimCalibre One
“I have known Simon for a number of years and can recommend him as a very thorough, professional and successful Rec2Rec consultant. If you are looking to add recruiters to your business or seek a new recruiting challenge, you should be talking to Simon.”
Genevieve WellsHayman Executive
“We have found Atlantic to be trusted advisers – committed, professional and prompt. We would highly recommend them.”
Founders KeepersClient testimonial
“Tina has been able to consistently provide the right candidate, resulting in some of our best hires.”
Craig BowaterFounder & Group Director, Aurec
“Atlantic's ability to understand our business and the quality of their candidates have been key to our ongoing expansion plans.”
Mark ShieldsVantage Market Entry

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