Functional Expertise
Human Resources Practice
Savannah is a global leader in the placement and career development of the most senior HR leaders (business partners and centre of expertise specialists). Savannah has a proven track record working with multinationals, mid-cap and emerging companies, both in and outside the UK. In addition to sourcing and assessing key HR executives, we also support and advise the next generation of up-and-coming leaders. Savannah cares deeply about candidate expertise and look after those we meet.
Functional Expertise
Our Expertise
Human Resources
Extensive Capability
Savannah has successfully delivered roles across the breadth of the HR function and across multi-markets – we know what good looks like. We understand that the right HR leadership will improve not just the effectiveness of your top team but also support strategic and cultural transformation to ensure your business stays leading edge.
Very responsive, found quality people for us and quickly understood our culture to find people that are a strong fit. Even if there have been challenges they have always found a way to solve the problems and create solutions. The partnership and collaboration has been a positive for us.
Sebastien Froidefond, Chief Human Resources Officer
Lisa always delivers and has a fantastic grasp of the marketplace. Thoughtful and considered in their approach, a unique way of building relationships, and always thinking outside of the box with any placement. I understand why Lisa has such a wide global network of contacts and is respected by those that meet her.
Paul Pomroy, CEO UK
Against a challenging brief, their subject matter expertise and advice was invaluable. We were delighted that they produced a shortlist of high calibre candidates very quickly and we moved to offer at great speed and with a superb outcome. They knew the market, are well networked and their partnership and responsiveness was above expectations.
Julie O’Donoghue, Global HR Business Lead
Human Resources
Diverse Leadership
Savannah Group is committed to supporting all forms of diversity. Our HR Practice has a proven track record in placing diverse candidates into senior leadership teams. We have a fresh approach and are passionate about helping leadership teams achieve greater business performance through access to a diverse range of talent.
Our service is tailored and personal, and as a result we are trusted by some of the most forward-thinking businesses internationally to help them acquire high quality, diverse senior leaders
Financial Officers
Our Team
Partner and Head of HR Practice
Fiona Motley
Fiona has over 20 years’ experience within global executive search and has successfully managed a broad range of Board and senior level appointments across multiple sectors and geographies. She has an extensive Board network and places Chair and Non-Executive Directors for FTSE100, FTSE250, FTSE Smallcap and private equity backed businesses. Functionally, Fiona has a strong international track record within HR and as a Partner within Savannah she specialises in senior HR roles in addition to Chair and Non-Executive appointments.
Associate Partner
Katie Chevis
Katie Chevis draws on deep subject matter expertise gained from a decade of experience in the HR function. She has been integral to recruiting Group HR Directors in particular and works with specialist centres of expertise across multiple industries. Katie has also advised countless individuals on professional development and career mapping.
Our team
Who we are
Our consultants have on average more than 15 years of search experience within each of their specialised areas, bringing unparalleled levels of expertise, credibility and trust among clients and candidates alike.
Human Resources
Getting The Right Fit
Today’s people leaders must bring not just HR technical expertise but also commercial acumen and strategic thinking. The most successful HR leaders know how to coach, mentor and partner the board and their business colleagues. These skills are combined with data savviness, the ability to leverage technology and deep expertise in how to operationalise a vision.
Whether we are appointing a generalist or centre of expertise specialist, the Savannah team know how to assess technical expertise as well as strategic vision, and ultimately how effective a particular candidate will be in both challenging and supporting a business to meet its objectives.
We knew there would not be many people in the market with the skill set we wanted so we needed a global approach. The added complexity of the search was the accelerated pace we asked them to work at, which they did successfully without compromising on quality.
Maira Kokkinou, VP Talent Acquisition
First class support, and the first people we call when we need senior HR people.
Simon Brocket, Global HRD
We have worked together on a number of executive level roles that have been extremely hard to fill due to their high specialist. They focused on a global search in all of these cases and significantly improved the bench strength of these leadership teams by finding us world-class leaders to join our organisation.
Ollie Roberts, VP People
Savannah Group
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