Jackson Lombard

What Jackson Lombard does

Jackson Lombard is a privately held executive search and strategic advisory firm founded in 2017, headquartered in London with a second office in Austin, Texas. The firm specializes exclusively in serving the executive search, professional services, and advisory industries, offering retained search for C-suite, practice lead, and fee-earner roles, multi-hire project engagements, and a suite of advisory services including compensation analysis, talent mapping, M&A introductions, market growth consulting, and market intelligence. Jackson Lombard claims a global candidate network of over 100,000 professionals and operations spanning four continents, though its delivery is consultant-led through a 12-person team.

The firm operates a pure professional services model with no technology product or platform, generating revenue through retained search fees, project-based fees, and advisory fees. Its GTM motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, positioning itself as an extension of client talent teams rather than a transactional vendor. The firm is co-founded by Ben Latreuille and Jeremy Mobbs, with Niall Dunkley as Founding Partner leading global strategy, supported by Partners James Letherby and Timothy Hardie, Managing Director Daniel Watson, and an operations and finance layer. Ownership is founder-controlled with no disclosed external investors or institutional backing, and pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed.

Jackson Lombard's competitive positioning rests on its narrow vertical focus (serving the executive search industry itself), its claimed candidate network depth, and a research-driven methodology delivered by a small team of senior practitioners. The firm has expanded service breadth gradually since founding, adding M&A and advisory capabilities, and has signaled North American market commitment through its Austin office, though growth has been measured rather than aggressive.

Name

Jackson Lombard

Legal name

Jackson Lombard

Website

https://jacksonlombard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jackson Lombard is a London- and Austin-based executive search and strategic advisory firm founded in 2017, serving the executive search, professional services, and advisory industries with retained search, multi-hire projects, and advisory services delivered by a 12-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology & Product Leadership Search (CIO/CTO/CDO/CPO) (BPACAAAC), Functional Leadership Search (HR/Finance/Legal/Marketing/Sales/Ops) (BPACAAAB)

Keywords

• Executive Search Services
• Talent Acquisition Consulting
• Leadership Advisory Services
• Compensation Analysis
• Talent Mapping Services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: The firm generates revenue through retained search engagements for executive-level placements, including C-suite hires, practice leads, and fee-earning roles. Services are customized to client needs with a focus on delivering qualified, experienced candidates.
2. Project-Based Services: Multi-hire project engagements providing flexible support across the recruitment lifecycle, from job scoping and sourcing to onboarding, generating revenue through project fees.
3. Strategic Advisory Services: Consulting services including compensation analysis, talent mapping, market growth opportunities, and market intelligence that support organizational talent strategies and growth objectives.
4. M&A Introductions: Facilitating introductions that align organizational culture, leadership, and strategy between merging entities, leveraging an extensive network of executive search organisations, funds, and investors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Jackson Lombard is a global executive search and strategic advisory firm that recruits senior leaders for executive search firms, professional services firms, and advisory businesses. The firm delivers retained search engagements for C-suite, practice lead, and fee-earning roles alongside multi-hire project support, compensation benchmarking, talent mapping, market intelligence, M&A introductions, and market growth consulting services across four continents.

Product overview

Jackson Lombard operates as an executive search and strategic advisory firm offering a unified suite of talent acquisition and advisory services. The core offering includes Retained Search for senior executive placement and Multi-Hire Projects for volume-based hiring needs, complemented by advisory services such as Compensation Analysis, Talent Mapping, and Market Intelligence. Additional capabilities include Merger & Acquisition Introductions and Market Growth Opportunities consulting. The portfolio is delivered through a global candidate network of over 100,000 professionals, serving executive search and professional services firms across multiple continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retained Search Executive search services connecting organisations with top-tier talent, focusing on specific fee-earning roles, practice leads, or C-suite hires with personalised candidate matching aligned to strategic objectives, for the world's leading executive search and leadership advisory firms.
• Multi-Hire Projects Project-based hiring services offering flexibility for rapid scaling and various hiring challenges, providing comprehensive support across the recruitment lifecycle from job scoping and sourcing through onboarding, acting as an extension of the client's talent team.
• Compensation Analysis Detailed compensation benchmarking and analysis tailored to industry and market position, providing strategic recommendations for structuring competitive remuneration packages that reflect market conditions and align with organisational goals.
• Talent Mapping Strategic talent planning service identifying and assessing potential candidates in the client's industry and beyond, mapping talent landscapes to support informed hiring decisions and long-term workforce planning.
• Merger & Acquisition Introductions Facilitation of introductions between merging entities to align organisational culture, leadership, and strategy, leveraging Jackson Lombard's network of executive search organisations, funds, and investors to support M&A activities with the right talent and partnerships.
• Market Growth Opportunities Consulting services in market growth strategies, using industry knowledge to map out new markets and align people, processes, and goals to drive sustainable growth, with insights grounded in extensive market research and industry expertise.
• Market Intelligence Business intelligence services providing deep understanding of industry trends, competitor strategies, and talent availability to support clients in making informed decisions, identifying opportunities, and staying competitive.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global candidate network of over 100,000 professionals in executive search and advisory space
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart is one of the world's largest privately-held executive search firms with a global footprint across more than 50 offices. It specializes in board-level and C-suite placements across industries including financial services and professional services — both of which overlap with Jackson Lombard's core verticals. Comparable as a competing global retained search firm with broader industry coverage and similar focus on senior leadership mandates.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a publicly-traded global organizational consulting firm with executive search, leadership development, and talent consulting practices. Its Executive Search segment directly competes with Jackson Lombard for C-suite and senior-level placements across industries. Comparable as a broader, publicly-traded incumbent offering retained executive search among a wider portfolio of HR and talent services.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is a publicly-traded global executive search firm with offices across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. While it serves a broad range of industries and functions, its executive search practice directly competes with Jackson Lombard for senior-level placements in the professional services and financial services sectors. It is comparable as a global player in the same retained search category with greater scale but less vertical specialization in serving search firms themselves.
• Egon Zehnder: Egon Zehnder is a privately-held global executive search and leadership advisory firm with 69 offices in 36 countries. It places CEOs, board directors, and senior executives across consumer, financial services, industrial, and technology sectors. Comparable to Jackson Lombard as a global, advisory-first retained search firm, though at vastly larger scale and broader industry coverage.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Russell Reynolds Associates is a leading global executive search firm with more than 50 offices focused on board, CEO, and senior executive placements across financial services, technology, healthcare, and other sectors. Directly comparable to Jackson Lombard as a global retained search competitor serving financial services and professional services firms, though with greater geographic breadth and broader industry specialization.

Direct peers

• Odgers Berndtson: Odgers Berndtson is a privately-held international executive search firm headquartered in London with offices across the UK, EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. It focuses on C-suite and senior-level placements across multiple industries. Directly comparable to Jackson Lombard as a UK-headquartered boutique-to-mid-sized global retained search firm with a similar relationship-driven, advisory-led approach to senior executive placements.
• Stanton Chase: Stanton Chase is a global executive search firm with offices in more than 30 countries, focused on senior executive placements across diverse industries including financial services, professional services, and technology. Directly comparable to Jackson Lombard as a privately-held mid-sized global retained search firm with a partner-led service model and similar geographic mix of EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific coverage.
• Options Group: Options Group is a global executive search and recruitment firm specializing in financial services, investment management, hedge funds, and private equity. Comparable to Jackson Lombard as a specialized search firm focused on serving the financial services and asset management industry with deep vertical expertise — particularly in placing fee earners at alternative investment firms.
• Signium International: Signium International is a privately-held global executive search firm with offices in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. It serves clients in consumer, industrial, financial services, and technology sectors. Comparable to Jackson Lombard as a mid-sized, privately-held global search firm operating with a partner-led model and similar focus on senior executive and board-level placements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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