Case Study

How the Guardian Media Group Secured Google’s European President for Its Board

In 2024, a crucial appointment was required on the Board of the Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). The role was Senior...

Case Study

Sonnedix - Finding a CIO and Cyber Security Expert

Sonnedix is a leading international renewable energy producer. When Sonnedix required an interim CIO and Cyber Security...

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How the Nuffield Trust Went Looking for Two Trustees – And Finished With Four

When the Nuffield Trust required two Trustees for their organisation, they turned to Green Park. A long-standing...

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Co-op Group Recruits a Leader to Take Funerals Into the Future

Following a competitive tender, Green Park was chosen to fill a uniquely interesting position, finding a commercial...

Diversity In Our DNA

Championing diversity and inclusion since our inception, Green Park is changing the face of leadership by helping organisations think differently about talent in the UK’s top boardrooms.

An industry pioneer in building diverse, senior leadership teams and more equitable workplace cultures, we have mapped the diversity composition of leadership in our markets and proactively sought out relationships with leadership talent we knew others would overlook. Now, with unparalleled access to the lived experience of the widest range of leaders and change agents, the world is turning towards us.

Different by design, our internal and external workforce reflects and incorporates the talent of diverse communities, making Green Park a highly sustainable, well-networked and a more adaptable organisation. This is borne from our passion and commitment to understanding the power of collective difference to influence our communities and wider environment.

Our strength in numbers

Workplace Culture

4000

engaged with over 4,000 employees to improve the workplace culture

25+

operated in 25+ countries

Race Equality Week

5m

Partnered to run Race Equality Week where 6,000 organisations took part, reaching over 5 million employees

Trained or Coached

2000

2,000 Leaders we have trained or coached

Repeat Business

88%

88% repeat business with clients

Average Tenure

2.2years

average tenure of client 2.2 years

Targeted development programme

300

Over 300 colleagues experienced positive action targeted development programme

Engagement

6000+

engaged with over 6,000 colleagues during our work which includes reviews, audits and training

Advocating For Diverse Talent

The influence and power of diverse & inclusive leaders is more critical now than ever to show the power of difference and value of change. We believe talent is everywhere but opportunity is not. It is our duty to widen the gap without lowering the bar.

Green Park has been responsible for advocating and championing the acceleration of high-calibre diverse leaders into some of the most senior executive and board positions. We provide clients with a broader choice of candidates and support greater and more inclusive leadership that reflects the vibrant and multi-cultural society we live in.

Engineering the future today, our aim is to build and cultivate a strong pipeline of future leaders with the diversity of thought to harness the power of collective difference and build a sustainable, fair tomorrow.

Original Data Insights

We are determined to highlight the contribution diverse leadership brings to any organisation through our unique thought leadership programme. Through our Ethnic Minority Business Leaders Index, we showcase board-ready ethnic minority leadership talent and dispel the myth that qualified diverse talent does not exist.

We are also committed to providing statistically validated data on the current state of the UK’s leadership. Producing original research, including the Colour of Power and Green Park Leadership Series, we map the gender and ethno-cultural diversity of the most senior leadership roles in the Public, Private and Third sectors.

Gaining international news and media coverage and sparking conversations across the UK, our original data insights have increased transparency and accountability across the corporate sector and contributed to Government-backed reviews and targets calling for greater representation on boards and mandatory pay gap reporting.

News & Insights

News

19 March, 2025

How to Be an Indispensable CMO

The proportion of CMOs with a seat at the top table is gaining traction as the business focus on customer experience ram...

News

6 March, 2025

It’s Time to Stop Hoping for More Female CEOs - And Start Acting

This International Women's Day, Green Park's Managing Director, Jo Sweetland, highlights the lack of progress in appoint...

News

18 February, 2025

Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Transformational Leadership

Did you know that 70% of employees don't feel engaged at work? This staggering statistic highlights a critical issue th...

News

27 January, 2025

Green Park Proudly Powers Race Equality Week and Launches GP Hai³: The World’s First Workplace Culture AI Coach

As co-founders of Race Equality Matters, Green Park is excited to announce Race Equality Week (REW) 2025 Feb 3rd - 9th, ...

News

6 January, 2025

Driving Productivity Through Inclusion

In today’s fast-moving world, building an inclusive culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a must fo...

News

26 November, 2024

Why Chemistry Matters

Confidant, sounding board, safe pair of hands – our conversations with CFOs reveal just how pivotal their rel...

News

19 November, 2024

Bend or Break - The Pain Game

“It ain’t about how hard you can hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.&rdq...

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28 October, 2024

Fit Isn't It

Kai Adams: Managing Partner, Head of Civil Society & Government (Executive Search) at Green Park My wife is re...

Testimonials

"Working with Paul Bullock starts off with a heavy interview, where he basically gains as much insight into your business as possible so he not only selects the correct group of people to interview, but also sells your business to make sure all parties understand the opportunities. Every time I work with Paul he has delivered." 

Jalil Rahman

Chief Commercial Officer, Orla Keily

“Jo Sweetland and her team at Green Park were fantastic during the search and interview process. They provided excellent communication with deep attentiveness and walked me through the process providing keen insights along the way. I felt very supported to ensure a smooth, seamless and professional experience with Jo.” 

Zenia Minwalla

Regional Head of Property @International Schools Partnerships Ltd

From start to finish, Juliet Hardingham and the Executive Search Team at Green Park were exceptional. Juliet took the time to understand the role and our organisation, delivering a strong, diverse shortlist for our Head of Government Relations and External Affairs. Her professionalism, insights, and clear communication confirmed we had chosen the right partner.

James Greenhill

Head of Global Executive Resourcing @Jacobs

David Sayers and the Private & Commercials team have for sure, been one of the best recruiting teams to work with throughout this process. The interviews were scheduled in quick succession, and I was kept in the loop throughout the hiring process. The feedback loop was smooth, and I never felt any hiccups in the process, despite there being an 8-hour time zone difference. Thank you for your support!

Uma Deepak

Senior Finance Business Partner @International Schools Partnership

We worked with Green Park to swiftly hire an interim Head of Operations. Simon Pickerell from the Executive Interim team was outstanding - he quickly understood our needs, delivered a strong and diverse shortlist over the festive period, and supported both us and the candidates throughout. Thanks to Simon, we’ve hired an experienced Head of Operations who’s a great cultural fit. Highly recommend Simon and Green Park.

Rhian Thompson

@Magic Breakfast

"Green Park's proposal had diversity at the heart, rather than just an add on - and this gave us confidence that in working with them we would be partnering with an organisation who held the same values as our own in this area."

Claire Burles

Group People Director | Stage Coach

"Jo Sweetland of Green Park is just the best. She absolutely IS Green Park. Hard working. Super smart and understands a client’s needs. Jo has deep market relationships and superb networks. She sets the benchmark for Search in the recruitment industry. I would never hesitate to recommend Jo Sweetland to anyone. A delight to work with BUT more importantly brings the best results."

Matthew Jeffery

Head of UKI Recruitment | EY

“Working with Green Park made this important and potentially challenging appointment process smooth and easy to navigate. The recruitment professionals that they assigned to the project communicated consistently and articulately with the variety of different stakeholders involved in the process; they were sensitive but did not steer away from being honest about the difficult realities involved in this recruitment campaign which resulted in expectations being expertly managed and trust being embedded. I would highly recommend Green Park for senior executive search campaigns, especially in the culture and creative industry.”

Charlotte Cowan

Head of People & Culture | Shakespeare's Globe

Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Ethics (DICE) consultancy

Green Park's mandates span the Private and Commercial and Civil Society and Government sectors, due to this many of our Executive Search and Interim roles are confidential and not advertised.

Please get in touch to find out about all available opportunities and we’ll be happy to assist.