Product Executive Search

A Chief Product Officer usually sits on the executive team, owns product across the business and often reports to the CEO. A Head of Product typically leads the product managers and may report to a CPO, CTO or CEO. The right choice depends on the size of the product organisation and whether product needs a seat at the executive table.

Sometimes. A first product manager in a start-up can shape how product works for years, so the hire may deserve the same care as a senior appointment. A retained search can also help when a role needs an unusual mix, such as deep payments or AI platform knowledge alongside strong product skills, and only a few people fit. It costs more than other routes, so we will tell you if an exclusive search would work just as well.

Start with what the business needs next. Some leaders are strongest at driving growth, others at bringing order to a busy team, and others at scaling a function that already works. Someone who thrived at Series A may struggle in a large organisation, even with the same title. We work with founders and boards to define that before any approach is made.

Enough to shape product direction and make sound investment decisions around AI. That usually means understanding what AI can and cannot do well, the data and cost involved, and the risks for customers. They do not need to build models. They do need to ask the right questions of the people who do.

Usually the CEO or founder, the senior engineering leader and someone on the commercial side. A board member or investor may join for a CPO appointment. It helps to agree before the process starts who makes the final decision, what each interviewer is assessing and how quickly feedback will come back. Senior candidates notice when a process feels unclear.

Clients can get in touch to discuss a brief, and candidates are welcome to register their interest. The quickest route is our contact page or a call to +44 203 397 4565, and one of our consultants will pick things up from there.