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Matt Engelbrecht

VP Industrial Ops, US

Working with Lily was a phenomenal experience. She was fully transparent, professional, and provided timely communication throughout the recruiting and placement process. I would fully endorse Lily Newton with the Irving Knight Group.

Tim Mitchell

Plant Manager, US

Stewart did an amazing job representing me for a new opportunity.

Joerg Schlagmann

Senior Global Manager

Great expert: supportive, challenging and always empowered for his customers and his work! Not more to say: just excellent!!

Peter Veal

Commercial Lead - UK

I dealt with Sebastian Nilsson at Irving Knight over an 8 month period. He was communicative, pragmatic and polite. From an initial phone call on sharing expectations it took some time for the right roll to come up. He reengaged and clearly had high level connections into several life science maj...

Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doing the things he promised he would do. Recommended.

Rania Metwall

Head of Sales, France

Would highly recommend working with Luca Dowdell. He helped me find the perfect job. Very professional, friendly and easy to work with.

Franz-Leo Nedo

Territory Sales Manager

Joseph is an expert in recruting people. He has in-depth practical knowledge and helpful by solving potential issues. I would always recommend Joseph in need of a new Job who wants to find suitable alternative for career movement quickly and without unnecessary hassle.

Jamie Mickey

HR - USA

We’ve had a great experience working with Garin at Irving Knight. He consistently brings forward strong, well-qualified candidates who align with both our technical needs and company culture. Garin is responsive, professional, and clearly puts in the work to understand what we’re looking for. ...

Kerry Maye

Regional Sales Manager

Working with Joseph was a wonderfully positive experience from our first contact, through acceptance of my job offer. Joseph’s proactive and professional approach introduced me to a fantastic career opportunity, and I am forever thankful. Joseph is a catalyst for career progression and success!

Tonya Melton

USA

I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Ewan Ball After being with the same company for 10 years, making a career change was not something I was actively pursuing. When he initially reached out to me about a new opportunity, I had no idea it would lead to such an excit...

Julian Arroyo David

Engineer - USA

Sam went above and beyond throughout the entire process. He did not just help find the right fit, he was genuinely helpful during salary negotiation and made sure the offer reflected my experience fairly. What stood out most was his support around my work visa situation. He worked with the employ...

Eduardo Valle

Development Mgr, US

This opportunity fell on my lap at the perfect time and the overall process with Christopher was great. It was a very smooth transition and he was there to help with any questions I had every step of the way.

Khoa Ho

Country Manager - Vietnam

I had a great experience with Irving Knight, especially working with Lily Newton. She was incredibly supportive and responsive throughout the process of exploring a new career opportunity. Lily explained everything clearly, kept me well informed, and provided valuable guidance at every stage. I t...

Andreia Sa

Director, Italy

I would like to sincerely thank Evan Ball for all the support throughout the process. He provided assistance at different stages and was consistently kind, attentive, and thoughtful in every detail—toward the client, the hiring company, and myself as a client receiving the service. This level of...

Jon Steele

CFO, US

Grace taught an old dog some new tricks! I had been in my previous position for 30 years. I loved my job for most of that time but I was ready for a change. From out of the blue, came a call from Grace Smith with Irving Knight. She had the perfect job for me - with no need for a relocation. Her ...

Ricardo Jesus

Commercial Manager - USA

Working with Garin was the best experience. He helped me a lot to find this position . Highly recommended

Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the hiring process. Joseph was very proactive and set clear expectations of the role as he was very professional while keeping me informed of where the company was at following each r...

Kaitlin Lammers

Account Manager

Oliver made the hiring process smooth from start to finish. He was consistently responsive, understanding, and supportive without any pressure. His guidance helped me feel confident at every step, and I am grateful for his role in connecting me with my current employer. I highly recommend working...

Guillermo Leal

Global Director of Pricing, US

I've worked with a few recruiters in the past but Oliver surprised me not only for his professionalism, excellent communication and people skills but also for his commitment that makes you feel that he cares about you and your success. It has been a great experience working with Oliver, he was ve...

Keith P

Director - USA

The attention to detail and follow up were amazing. The truly distinguishing part was the complete transparency &honesty throughout the process of my status, the process, the role, expectations, etc. Lily Newton is the best recruiter that I have ever worked with.

Matt Engelbrecht

VP Industrial Ops, US

Working with Lily was a phenomenal experience. She was fully transparent, professional, and provided timely communication throughout the recruiting and placement process. I would fully endorse Lily Newton with the Irving Knight Group.

Tim Mitchell

Plant Manager, US

Stewart did an amazing job representing me for a new opportunity.

Joerg Schlagmann

Senior Global Manager

Great expert: supportive, challenging and always empowered for his customers and his work! Not more to say: just excellent!!

Peter Veal

Commercial Lead - UK

I dealt with Sebastian Nilsson at Irving Knight over an 8 month period. He was communicative, pragmatic and polite. From an initial phone call on sharing expectations it took some time for the right roll to come up. He reengaged and clearly had high level connections into several life science maj...

Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doing the things he promised he would do. Recommended.

Rania Metwall

Head of Sales, France

Would highly recommend working with Luca Dowdell. He helped me find the perfect job. Very professional, friendly and easy to work with.

Franz-Leo Nedo

Territory Sales Manager

Joseph is an expert in recruting people. He has in-depth practical knowledge and helpful by solving potential issues. I would always recommend Joseph in need of a new Job who wants to find suitable alternative for career movement quickly and without unnecessary hassle.

Jamie Mickey

HR - USA

We’ve had a great experience working with Garin at Irving Knight. He consistently brings forward strong, well-qualified candidates who align with both our technical needs and company culture. Garin is responsive, professional, and clearly puts in the work to understand what we’re looking for. ...

Kerry Maye

Regional Sales Manager

Working with Joseph was a wonderfully positive experience from our first contact, through acceptance of my job offer. Joseph’s proactive and professional approach introduced me to a fantastic career opportunity, and I am forever thankful. Joseph is a catalyst for career progression and success!

Tonya Melton

USA

I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Ewan Ball After being with the same company for 10 years, making a career change was not something I was actively pursuing. When he initially reached out to me about a new opportunity, I had no idea it would lead to such an excit...

Julian Arroyo David

Engineer - USA

Sam went above and beyond throughout the entire process. He did not just help find the right fit, he was genuinely helpful during salary negotiation and made sure the offer reflected my experience fairly. What stood out most was his support around my work visa situation. He worked with the employ...

Eduardo Valle

Development Mgr, US

This opportunity fell on my lap at the perfect time and the overall process with Christopher was great. It was a very smooth transition and he was there to help with any questions I had every step of the way.

Khoa Ho

Country Manager - Vietnam

I had a great experience with Irving Knight, especially working with Lily Newton. She was incredibly supportive and responsive throughout the process of exploring a new career opportunity. Lily explained everything clearly, kept me well informed, and provided valuable guidance at every stage. I t...

Andreia Sa

Director, Italy

I would like to sincerely thank Evan Ball for all the support throughout the process. He provided assistance at different stages and was consistently kind, attentive, and thoughtful in every detail—toward the client, the hiring company, and myself as a client receiving the service. This level of...

Jon Steele

CFO, US

Grace taught an old dog some new tricks! I had been in my previous position for 30 years. I loved my job for most of that time but I was ready for a change. From out of the blue, came a call from Grace Smith with Irving Knight. She had the perfect job for me - with no need for a relocation. Her ...

Ricardo Jesus

Commercial Manager - USA

Working with Garin was the best experience. He helped me a lot to find this position . Highly recommended

Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the hiring process. Joseph was very proactive and set clear expectations of the role as he was very professional while keeping me informed of where the company was at following each r...

Kaitlin Lammers

Account Manager

Oliver made the hiring process smooth from start to finish. He was consistently responsive, understanding, and supportive without any pressure. His guidance helped me feel confident at every step, and I am grateful for his role in connecting me with my current employer. I highly recommend working...

Guillermo Leal

Global Director of Pricing, US

I've worked with a few recruiters in the past but Oliver surprised me not only for his professionalism, excellent communication and people skills but also for his commitment that makes you feel that he cares about you and your success. It has been a great experience working with Oliver, he was ve...

Keith P

Director - USA

The attention to detail and follow up were amazing. The truly distinguishing part was the complete transparency &honesty throughout the process of my status, the process, the role, expectations, etc. Lily Newton is the best recruiter that I have ever worked with.

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FAQs

We’re here to make Executive Search easy to understand. Find answers to the most common questions below.

Our priority is fit, not speed. We take time to understand your background, goals, and motivations, then provide clear insight into each opportunity so you’re only considered for roles that truly align with your experience and ambitions.

We specialise in senior, specialist, and leadership appointments across the markets we serve. Our focus is on roles where experience, judgement, and cultural alignment are critical — typically mid- to senior-level management through to executive and board appointments.

You’ll gain honest market insight, access to high-quality opportunities, and clear guidance throughout the process. Our aim is simple: to help you make the right move, at the right time, with confidence.

No. Our services are completely free for candidates. We are retained by our client partners to manage their hiring processes, meaning there is never a cost to you at any stage.

Our role is to represent your interests professionally, provide guidance throughout the process, and help you assess opportunities objectively — without any financial obligation.

No — if anything, it gives you an advantage. We provide context, insight, and advocacy that ensure your experience and motivations are clearly understood from the outset. Our role is to strengthen your candidacy and guide you through a transparent, well-managed process.

We operate as a retained, partnership-led search firm rather than a transactional recruiter. That means fewer searches, deeper engagement, and a far higher level of commitment to outcomes. By combining sector specialism, market intelligence, and a disciplined search methodology, we deliver hires that are aligned not only to role requirements, but to culture, strategy, and long-term growth plans.

We don’t rely on databases or job advertising alone. Our searches are driven by proactive market mapping, targeted outreach, and insight gained from long-standing sector networks. Candidates are assessed on capability, leadership style, cultural alignment, and long-term potential — not just CV fit — ensuring a robust and well-informed shortlist.

Confidentiality is fundamental to how we operate. Every search is handled with discretion, clear communication, and controlled market engagement. As your representative in the market, we protect your brand, manage messaging carefully, and ensure sensitive information is only shared when appropriate — safeguarding both your business and your candidates throughout the process.

Our retained model is designed to deliver outcomes, not volume. Because we invest the time to fully understand the role, the business, and the wider context, we achieve a consistently high completion rate across our searches. More importantly, our focus is on long-term retention and impact, not short-term placement metrics.

While our process is designed to minimise risk, we recognise that circumstances can change. In the rare event a placement doesn’t succeed, we work closely with our client to address the situation and agree the most appropriate next steps. Our commitment is to the partnership and the outcome — not just the initial hire

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