David Flanagan is a versatile executive search professional and research lead with nearly 20 years of experience sourcing executives for diverse senior management and board roles. He partners with clients ranging from high-growth enterprises to some of the most recognised global companies on the FTSE 100, demonstrating his ability to meet leadership requirements across specialisations and sectors.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search
- Extensive track record of searches across functions and industries
- Broad industry expertise spanning financial services, professional services, energy, public sector, engineering, manufacturing, FMCG, transportation, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and construction
- Works with clients of all sizes and ownership structures in both the public and private sectors, including startups, SMEs, and global FTSE 100 companies
Business Expertise
- Director of Talent Attraction & Research at one of the UK’s leading boutique executive search and board advisory firms; promoted from Head of Research and Senior Researcher roles
- Title & Company Searcher at SPH Onesearch, a leading provider of conveyancing search information to the property industry
Sector Expertise
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Energy
- Public Sector
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Products - FMCG
- Transportation
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Construction
Education & Certifications
- Executive Leadership Programme, University of Edinburgh Business School
- MA (Hons) and MLitt., University of St Andrews
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