Non Executive Directors
At Red Diamond Executive Headhunters, we specialise in identifying and securing outstanding Non-Executive Directors who bring independent challenge, governance excellence and strategic insight to ambitious boards.
We place NEDs across manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, chemicals, technology, distribution, textiles, building services, financial services and private equity–backed businesses, delivering boardroom leaders who safeguard long-term value while supporting sustainable growth.
Whether you need a Chair, a Senior Independent Director, a specialist committee Chair, or a sector expert to strengthen your board, our director-led search ensures precision, discretion and the highest standards of delivery
What Makes an Exceptional Non-Executive Director?
We focus on identifying NEDs who can:
- Provide robust, independent challenge to the executive team
- Strengthen governance, risk management and compliance
- Act as a strategic sounding board to the CEO and leadership team
- Support major change programmes, transformation and M&A
- Champion culture, ESG and stakeholder engagement
- Mentor and develop executives and future leaders
- Bring deep sector, functional or international expertise to the board
Our Non-Executive Director Headhunting Expertise
We appoint:
- Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)
- Board Chairs
- Senior Independent Directors
- Committee Chairs (Audit, Remuneration, Risk, ESG)
- Sector & functional specialist NEDs
- NEDs for PE-backed and growth businesses
Our clients include:
- UK & global manufacturing and engineering groups
- Aerospace & industrial distribution businesses
- Chemicals & specialty chemicals organisations
- Technology, data centre and infrastructure businesses
- Private equity–backed and investor-led companies
- Founder-led and family-owned businesses
- Fast-growth SMEs building out their first formal boards
Get on our radar
Every year we match thousands of executives to top companies. If you’re an exceptional leader who’s looking to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Prepare for the future
Even if your company doesn’t have an immediate hiring need, Red Diamond can help you prepare and strategise for succession planning and future appointments.
Connect with our leadership search experts.
Emma Robinson
Managing Director
Simon Robinson
Global Headhunter
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