At Red Diamond Executive Headhunters, we specialise in identifying and securing Managing Directors, Chief Executives, and General Managers who lead from the front and deliver lasting success.

We work across manufacturing, aerospace, technology, engineering, and commercial services, placing board-level leaders who combine strategic vision with operational excellence. Our clients range from family-owned SMEs to global PLCs and private-equity-backed businesses, each requiring leadership that can navigate complexity, inspire teams, and deliver measurable growth.

Every search is led personally by one of our experienced Directors, ensuring discretion, speed, and a deep understanding of what true leadership looks like. We look beyond CVs and titles to uncover the character, credibility, and resilience that define exceptional leaders.

Because at Red Diamond, we know that finding the right Managing Director isn’t just about filling a role; it’s about securing the future of the business.

Current live Managing Director / CEO Opportunities

Appointing a Managing Director to Drive Transformation

A UK engineering manufacturer approached Red Diamond to find a Managing Director to lead a major turnaround following a period of declining profitability. The brief required a commercially driven leader with the gravitas to restructure operations while protecting culture and morale.

Within six weeks, we identified and secured a shortlist of four exceptional candidates with experience in industrial manufacturing and private-equity environments. The appointed Managing Director successfully implemented a full operational restructure, delivered a 23% increase in EBITDA within 18 months, and positioned the company for international expansion.

“Red Diamond delivered a level of understanding and professionalism that exceeded expectations. The Managing Director they introduced has transformed our business both commercially and culturally.”

— Chairman, UK Engineering Group

Why Red Diamond

• Director-led executive search — total confidentiality and accountability
• Proven track record across industrial, manufacturing, and commercial sectors
• Expertise in succession planning, turnaround, and growth leadership
• Trusted by shareholders, boards, and private equity investors worldwide

Partner with the Experts

If you’re seeking an MD or CEO capable of leading your business through its next phase of growth or transformation, we’d love to talk.
Our commitment is simple — to deliver leaders who make vision a reality.

Red Diamond Executive Headhunters
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