Over the last 25 years, we’ve built a reputation of trust and excellence by connecting exceptional leaders with defining opportunities. Our work relies on a foundation of principles – words that guide every conversation, every search, and every engagement. These 25 words are important to us. They’ve shaped the last quarter-century of our journey and will continue to define us for the next 25 years and beyond.

Organisations that shape a better future are defined by social purpose. They are the engines that improve communities, safeguard the environment, and advance social causes. Our Charity Practice, led by Sandy Hinks, connects exceptional leaders with opportunities to make a real difference. As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we’re exploring the role top-tier leaders play in driving a charity’s mission.

Julian House transforms the daily lives and futures of homeless and socially excluded individuals through high-quality housing and support services. This includes people who are recovering from addiction, adults and children escaping domestic abuse, refugees establishing new lives, prison leavers seeking a fresh start, and members of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, and Boater communities living insecurely.

The C-suite sets the ambitious vision, charting the company's long-term course, but specialist talent is the engine room that translates strategy into success. Mid to senior-level managers, engineers, and technical professionals form a business’s operational core, making daily decisions that impact profitability, efficiency, and customer experience. This is why we dedicated an entire practice to these key roles – our Management, Engineering and Technical (MET) Practice. 

Leadership consulting diagnoses weaknesses, unlocks potential, and ensures your leadership framework can handle future challenges. It enables your business to thrive in change, rather than simply survive it.

Attracting top-tier C-suite talent is often the difference in driving growth. Executive leaders are the drivers of change, the architects of strategy, and the makers of company-defining decisions. The key question is, how do you find them?

On Fri 21st November, Moon Executive Search's Head of Management, Engineering & Technical Practice, Gemma Wilks, hosted a line-up of leading experts for a straightforward look at cyber and boardroom risks and responsibilities.

This is a brand-new strategic role created to drive growth and innovation across the UK food sector. The role will shape commercial strategy and build high-impact partnerships with major distributors and end-user channels. The Head of Commercial Sales will lead a high-performing team and work in the B2B sphere. The business is financially strong and ambitious, with significant growth plans.

The Green House provides specialist therapy, nature-based support, and whole-family services to children, young people, and families who have been affected by sexual abuse. The charity’s mission is to help survivors live a life free from trauma and proudly walk alongside them on their healing journey. They work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including many from Bristol's most deprived communities. The Green House’s model is unique in the UK, combining trauma-informed creative arts therapy, family-centred practice, nature-based approaches and survivor-led change.

St Margaret's Hospice Care is a community-funded charity based in Somerset. For over four decades, the organisation has been an integral part of the local community, supporting adults of all ages who are facing a life-limiting illness or require end-of-life care. They provide compassionate and specialised palliative care, free of charge, to patients and their families when they need it most. Operating within a population of approximately 520,000 people, St Margaret’s Hospice Care maintains the belief that every individual deserves tailored and dignified care, allowing them to focus on living well until the end.

A respected non-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial strategy and operations. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring robust financial governance, compliance, and sustainability, while supporting the organisation’s mission-driven goals.

On behalf of a leading international group, we are seeking an experienced Financial Director to oversee a global finance strategy and wide-ranging operations. In this leadership role, you will drive performance, governance and compliance across diverse international jurisdictions, all while supporting ambitious growth plans.

Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP) are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead the next chapter as a Sport England System Partner. The organisation works across health, education, local government, and the voluntary sector to inspire active lives and tackle inequality through sport and physical activity.

The Bristol Benevolent Institution (BBI) is a long-established charity, proudly serving the Bristol area since 1869. They provide tailored support to older individuals (60+) living within the BS postcode area (covering Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire). Funded by an annual income of £750,000 from endowment capital, they are unique in that they do not fundraise, allowing their entire focus to remain on delivering support and impact.

The Wessex Water Customer Challenge Group (CCG) ensures the company's business plans and performance align directly with the needs and priorities of its customers. Acting independently from Wessex Water, the CCG plays an essential role in the organisation's planning cycle. It monitors the performance of the current 2025-30 plan, verifying that targets are met and commitments to customers are upheld. Looking ahead, the group also helps develop the 2030-2035 business plan, ensuring the customer needs and priorities are integrated into Wessex Water's long-term future.

The Wessex Water Customer Challenge Group (CCG) is an independent voice for customers. The body champions the interests and needs of Wessex Water’s customers, making sure these are fully reflected in the company’s business plans and service delivery. The group includes representatives from a variety of respected local and national organisations, such as CCW, Age UK, Citizens Advice, and the Environment Agency, covering both household and business sectors.

Getting promoted to the C-suite is the goal for many senior-level professionals, but the path isn't always clear. To celebrate 25 years of Moon Executive Search, we're providing insights from a quarter-century of connecting exceptional leaders with leading companies. If you’re an aspiring executive, these tips could help you take the next step in your career and level up to the C-suite.

On 20th October 2025, Moon Executive Search, in collaboration with partners VWV Law Firm and Narrow Quay HR, successfully hosted the third event in the NED Leadership Lab series.

As we celebrate our anniversary, we're proud to see how far that mission has taken us! This map shows a snapshot of the locations where we've placed exceptional talent. From the heart of the UK to international hubs like Copenhagen, New York, and Dubai, our reach continues to grow.

We joined forces with Ashfords last week at the techSPARK Bristol Technology Festival to host a workshop titled, Staying ahead: risk, compliance and boardroom responsibility for Non Execs. The session offered attendees a roadmap for navigating the complexities of governance in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.