Board & Advisory

Trusted by private equity firms to appoint high impact board and advisory talent.

Advisory & Board Level Search

Pearse Professionals specialises in board level and advisory recruitment for private equity backed businesses, with a strong focus on the infrastructure and private capital markets.

Our network includes experienced Chairs, Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), and senior Advisors who bring deep sector expertise and boardroom credibility. These individuals have a proven track record of supporting portfolio companies at board level and advising on strategic growth, governance, and investment outcomes.

Whether you're looking to strengthen governance, access specialist insight, or appoint a Chair or NED with specific expertise, we can connect you with exceptional leadership talent.

Our advisory recruitment capability is designed to support private equity firms and portfolio leadership teams with long term, high impact appointments across board and committee structures.

From the Boardroom

  • Renewable Energy Silvana Oliva Article

    Leaders in Infrastructure & Renewable Energy: Q&A with Silvana Oliva

    We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Silvana Oliva, a highly respected leader with over 25 years of experience in the digital infrastructure, technology, and telecom sectors. Read our full conversation to hear her insights on key trends within the market, her career journey and milestones, and advice to other aspiring leaders.

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  • Leaders in Consumer Technology: Q&A with Alexis Maule

    We spoke with Alexis Maule, a global consumer executive whose career spans Morgan Stanley, Amazon, YOOX Net-a-Porter, and Reformation, where she led the UK and European business to drive nearly 20% of global revenue. Read on for her perspective on where the consumer landscape is headed and what it takes to lead at the forefront of change.

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  • Leaders in Global Energy: Q&A with Karina Luchinkina

    From PwC to the boardroom of Ukraine’s main gas pipeline, Karina Luchinkina has built a career at the crossroads of infrastructure, innovation, and leadership. She shares her take on how the energy industry is evolving, from AI and clean tech to the future of nuclear and global demand, alongside reflections on authenticity, cross border experience, and the importance of technical confidence.

    Read here

  • What's Shaping the Future of the Renewable Energy Industry?

    Anna Halpern-Lande, Founder and Co-CEO of Ortus Climate Mitigation, provided insights into the evolving renewable energy sector. She explores how the market has matured beyond the hype phase and is now ready for its next stage of development and investment.

    Read here

  • Pearse Professionals, and especially Joe Rudkin and his team, have been a breath of fresh air: listening deeply, thinking laterally and spending the time needed to get to know my strengths and preferences. Joe's industry knowledge, ability to connect briefs and candidates and responsiveness have all made a big difference to my experience as a candidate.

    Senior Board Advisor

  • I've had the pleasure of working with Pearse Professionals for over a year now, primarily with Joe Rudkin, and the experience has been outstanding from day one. Joe brings a rare combination of professionalism, dedication, and genuine relationship-building to the executive search process. He takes the time to understand both client needs and candidate aspirations. Whether you're a company looking for high-caliber talent or a professional exploring new career opportunities, Pearse Professionals is a partner you can trust.

    Board Director

Meet the Team

Joe Rudkin
Head of Pearse Professionals

David Chancellor
Business Director

Andy Miller
Associate Director

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