GatenbySanderson is a trusted executive search and leadership advisory partner to organisations across outsourcing, asset and facilities management. We combine deep public sector heritage with a strong and expanding track record supporting major private sector providers.
We advise boards and appoint senior leaders across government, infrastructure and real assets, with a sophisticated understanding of complex, high value contracts, public scrutiny, regulation and the operational realities of large‑scale, 24/7 services.
Our work spans strategic asset management, ESG, investment, capital works, procurement and hard and soft FM, enabling us to identify leaders who deliver commercial performance while navigating political, governance and stakeholder complexity.
Client and candidate care is our priority.
Rated world class in the Net Promoter Score.
Why GatenbySanderson?
We partner with large, multisite, asset‑intensive organisations where leadership quality directly influences safety, compliance, service delivery, resilience and net asset value.
Our clients operate under intense regulatory, contractual and reputational scrutiny, including outsourcing and facilities management providers, infrastructure‑aligned and advisory services, and security, custodial and frontline operators.
We bring deep expertise in contract‑driven, asset heavy environments, with a proven track record in high‑risk, high‑visibility contexts. Our integrated search, interim and leadership advisory capabilities are trusted where leadership performance is critical to service continuity, workforce stability and organisational reputation.
Where We Work
- Enterprise and Divisional Leadership
- Operations and Service Delivery
- Commercial, Asset and Estate Management
- Transformation, Mobilisation and Programme Delivery
- ESG, Sustainability and Environmental Leadership
- Health, Safety, Quality, Risk and Governance
We also support boards and executive teams through periods of transition, contract procurement and mobilisation, steady‑state operations and growth.
A People Intelligence Approach
GatenbySanderson is recognised for its data‑led assessment and behavioural insight, extending well beyond executive search.
Our approach integrates:
- Behavioural and values based assessment
- Psychometric insight and leadership diagnostics
- Cultural fit and readiness for scale and scrutiny
This significantly reduces appointment risk in environments where leadership failure is costly and highly visible.
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