Executive Search Assignment
Roythornes Solicitors, a leading law firm with a national reputation, partnered with MorePeople to identify and appoint a new CEO. With strategic growth on the horizon, Roythornes sought a high-calibre leader to navigate the business through its next phase of development.
MorePeople’s retained executive search service delivered a robust, market-mapped shortlist of top-tier candidates, resulting in the successful appointment of Adam White as CEO.
The Challenge
Roythornes needed a proven, strategic leader who could blend commercial acumen with the values and vision of a long-established law firm. Finding that right blend required deep market insight, discretion, and a rigorous approach to talent assessment.
“We weren’t just looking for a leader – we were looking for the right leader. Someone who could understand our culture but bring fresh commercial thinking,” said Phil Cookson, Partner, Roythornes.
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Our Approach
MorePeople’s dedicated C-Suite recruitment specialists – Tom Edmondson-Matthews (Associate Director) and Lucy Renner (Divisional Manager) – led the assignment alongside Andrew Fitzmaurice (CEO) and Richard Hanwell (MD). Our process began with detailed briefings with Roythornes’ board to understand their goals, values, and the leadership qualities they needed.
We then carried out a full executive search, including:
Market mapping and competitor analysis
Targeting both passive and active candidates
Rigorous interviews and psychometric testing
Cultural and strategic alignment assessment
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The Outcome
After an in-depth process, Roythornes appointed Adam White as CEO. Adam brings significant leadership experience across professional services and a strategic vision aligned with Roythornes’ ambitions.
“The process was thorough and insightful. I felt supported at every stage, and the communication from MorePeople was excellent,” said Adam White. “This opportunity feels like a perfect fit, and I’m excited to help shape the future of Roythornes.”
“MorePeople gave us complete confidence throughout the process,” added Phil Cookson. “The calibre of the shortlist, the assessment tools, and the insights we received made the difference.”
Why MorePeople?
Our retained and specialised recruitment service for C-Suite roles offers:
Market intelligence: Deep sector knowledge and proactive mapping of key talent pools
Candidate quality: Access to top-tier passive and active candidates
Rigorous assessment: Interviews, psychometrics, and cultural fit analysis
Trusted results: A higher chance of hiring the right leader, the first time
“Executive search is about trust, insight, and alignment. That’s what we bring to every C-Suite assignment,” said Tom Edmondson-Matthews.
