Cento Exec
Exceptional Leaders for Exceptional Businesses
Cento Exec connects ambitious organisations with transformative senior talent - from C-suite to board level.
How Cento EXEC Helps Businesses
We deliver leaders who actually drive impact across Building Services and have the evidence to prove they've done that. 20+ years of industry expertise and a talent pool to match mean you can be sure your senior hire is the right one, first time.
Precision Search
Our rigorous methodology identifies candidates who align with your culture, strategy and growth ambitions - not just the idea of who you want.
Retained Confidence
98% placement retention at 12 months. We stand behind every appointment with an extended guarantee.
Strategic Fit
We look beyond the CV to assess leadership style, cultural alignment and the capabilities your next chapter demands.
Long-Term Impact
Our appointments are built to strengthen your organisation today and create momentum for sustainable growth tomorrow.
Exclusive Access
With a data pool built over 20+ years, we connect you with proven leaders beyond the reach of traditional recruitment channels.
Market Intelligence
Gain access to salary benchmarking, talent and culture mapping and market intelligence that informs smarter hiring decisions.
Executive Talent Done Uniquely
Cento EXEC was founded on the belief that the right leader changes everything. We take time to understand your business and team dynamics, strategic priorities and the intangible qualities that define success in your organisation.
Executive hiring is about far more than experience on a CV. The leaders who create lasting impact are those who can inspire teams, shape culture, drive transformation and align with your long-term vision. That's why our search process is made to uncover exceptional leadership talent that others may miss.
Through in-depth culture mapping, leadership style assessment, use of innovative AI and technology and a talent pool built over years, we'll find C-suite and executive talent that'll drive success.
Cento Exec found us a CFO who transformed our finance function within six months. They understood the complexities of a senior hire and the culture mapping system made it easy to feel confident in our choice.
The shortlist quality was outstanding - every candidate was someone we'd have been proud to appoint. Thoroughly impressed with the way Cento understood our business and role requirements, and then found leaders that match.
We struggled to fill our CTO role but when Cento came in, they delivered three exceptional candidates in three weeks. They understood the sector and what we wanted from our senior hires. Highly recommend using the Cento team for your next exec hire.
We understand the importance of your hire. And here's how we find them.
20+ Years of Specialism
We've spent more than two decades building relationships across Building Services; Fire & Security, Mechanical & Electrical, HVAC and Data Centres.
The Hard to Find Exec Talent
Our established networks give you access to active and passive senior professionals across the market, uncovering someone you may not have known about.
Fit for Your Business
Culture Mapping helps you understand how senior candidates work, what motivates them and how they could fit within your team.
Human Expertise Still Front & Centre
Technology, talent intelligence and market insight support our consultants, rather than replacing the relationships behind successful recruitment.
Ready to find your next leader?
Let's discuss how Cento Exec can strengthen your team. No obligation, just a conversation.
