We view leadership as a relationship. This is the cornerstone of our unique, deeply human approach.

We focus on personal connections rather than transactions. We delve beyond the CV, the boardroom, and the job description to grasp the full complexity of a person’s life and the ambitious future of a brand. We bring empathy, cultural fluency, and discretion to every engagement as we understand the profound impact our work has on lives.  

We treat each project as the beginning of a lifelong partnership. Whether you seek transformative leadership as an owner, shape the next chapter as a CEO, or explore new horizons as an executive, we design our work around you: your context, your culture, and your ambitions. This long-term commitment ensures you feel secure and confident in your relationship with CDR.  

Our process remains bespoke and highly tailored to meet your specific needs. We do not delegate your future or rely on template searches. Seasoned senior leadership leads every CDR engagement, ensuring nuance, pace, and precision throughout.  

We incorporate coaching into the conversation from the outset, focusing not just on performance but also on potential. We help candidates present themselves as their best selves and enable Boards to look beyond the usual suspects. It’s about finding the right energy to lead your team and evolve your culture, not just a name.  

At CDR, we commit to the long term. We grow with the people we place, evolve with the businesses we serve, and never treat a search as a finish line—it always marks the start of something bigger.

We proudly operate within sector-specific and culturally precise frameworks. We discreetly navigate the fragmented and decentralized, nuanced world of luxury, where family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and visionary founders rewrite the rules. 

At CDR, we commit to the long term. We grow with the people we place, evolve with the businesses we serve, and never treat a search as a finish line—it always marks the start of something bigger. At CDR, we’re not just here for a search; we’re here for the long term.