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Jo Sweetland, Managing Director
“A global talent advisory firm, Green Park is an industry pioneer in building diverse, senior leadership teams and more equitable workplace cultures.”
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Jo Heath, Managing Partner and Head of DICE
“Championing Diversity & Inclusion since our inception, we are driven by the core belief that there’s no shortage of talent, only opportunity.”
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Kai Adams, Managing Partner
“We deliver sustainable business value on a global scale to help organisations bring the future into focus.”
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Trevor Phillips, Chair
"Our clients benefit from our data-rich insights into what will drive productivity today and continue innovation through turbulence tomorrow.”
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Jo Sweetland, Managing Director
"Our candidate care lasts long past the point of placement and is key to the rich relationships we build from a foundation of trust, authenticity, transparency and inclusion."
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Raj Tulsiani, CEO & Co-Founder
“We founded Green Park in 2006 with a mission to change the face of leadership. We retain that same passion and entrepreneurial spirit today as when we started.”
The Requirement
The client is a Central Government department responsible for safeguarding the UK’s national security by countering terrorism and weapons proliferation, and reducing conflict. They also focus on building the UK’s prosperity by increasing exports and investment, opening markets, ensuring access to resources, and promoting sustainable global growth.
The Challenge
We were retained by the FCDO to recruit a new Lead NED and Non-Executive Director. These roles are pivotal in providing operational and strategic leadership to the Department, offering independent advice, support, and challenge to the Executive Team. Their input is crucial in shaping the Department’s work for Ministers, particularly in terms of delivery, and providing objective challenges on strategy, policy priorities, major corporate issues, and risks.
Candidates needed a blend of strategic expertise from both the private and public sectors, experience in a global setting, and seasoned expertise at both Executive and Non-Executive levels. Additionally, they required a strong track record in areas such as digital innovation, private equity, HR, and strategy setting, along with the credibility to represent Britain on the global stage.
The Result
The recruitment process, extended over nine months due to political leadership changes, involved keeping candidates engaged and informed, particularly those from the private sector. Extensive due diligence checks added further complexity.
On the shortlist, 60% were male, 40% female, and 15% from global majority heritage. Beverley Tew was appointed as the Lead NED, bringing significant experience as an Audit Committee Chair in both public and private sectors. James Bilefield, a tech entrepreneur with notable experience as an FTSE 250 and Private Equity Chair, was appointed as the NED.
