What Morgan Prestwich does

Morgan Prestwich is a UK-headquartered boutique executive search firm founded in 2010 by Greg Bell, operating exclusively in the global life sciences and healthcare sectors. The firm places senior leaders — Board, C-Level, VP, Director, and Management — across biotech, pharmaceutical, MedTech, diagnostics, CDMO/CRO, and digital health organisations, with a footprint spanning 33+ countries and offices in the UK, US (Boston, Austin, Florida), Ireland, Italy, Dubai, and Singapore. The team of 11-50 employees speaks 15+ languages and is structured around a five-person C-suite (CEO, CFO, CCO, CRO, COO) and regionally embedded Senior Client Partners who carry prior industry or search experience.

The firm's product portfolio comprises three core search modalities — Retained Search (exclusive, project-based C-suite and senior placements), Contingent Search, and Interim Search (1099/contractor staffing for Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Regulatory Affairs) — supported by three advisory services: Life Science Market Mapping, Salary Benchmarking, and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering for outsourced full-team builds. The company has no proprietary technology platform; delivery is consultant-led, with no public API, SDK, or AI/ML product disclosed. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales, executed by Senior Client Partners and Managing Partners who directly engage life sciences clients and complement direct outreach with thought-leadership marketing through industry publications, JP Morgan Healthcare Week, the European Lifestars Awards, and a self-founded HR Leaders Club for life sciences.

The revenue model is professional services, with fees generated from retained search engagements, contingent placement fees, interim contractor mark-ups, and MSP programme pricing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held by its founder, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public funding rounds, and is registered as Morgan Prestwich Ltd in the United Kingdom with operating presence in the US and Ireland.

Name

Morgan Prestwich

Legal name

Morgan Prestwich Ltd

Website

https://morganprestwich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Morgan Prestwich is a UK-headquartered boutique executive search firm exclusively serving the global life sciences and healthcare sectors, placing C-level, VP, director, and management leaders across biotech, pharmaceutical, MedTech, CDMO/CRO, and digital health organisations in 33+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences Leadership Search (BPACAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

Keywords

• Life sciences executive search
• Biotech recruitment services
• Pharmaceutical headhunting
• Interim life sciences staffing
• Executive talent advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Reigate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained and contingent executive search services for placing senior-level talent (Board, C-Level, VP, Director, Management) in life sciences organizations. Services include permanent retained search programs, interim search for consultants/1099 contractors, Managed Service Provider (MSP) for team builds, market mapping, and salary benchmarking.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Morgan Prestwich is a boutique executive search firm that identifies, recruits, and places senior leadership and specialized talent exclusively for life sciences and healthcare organizations. Its core offerings span retained executive search, interim/contractor search, and contingent search, complemented by advisory services such as market mapping, salary benchmarking, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) programs that outsource entire recruitment functions. The firm serves biotech, pharmaceutical, MedTech, diagnostics, CDMO, CRO, AI & Digital Health, and healthcare clients at Board, C-Level, VP, Director, and Management levels across 33+ countries.

Product overview

Morgan Prestwich is a boutique executive search firm offering a unified portfolio of talent acquisition services exclusively for the life sciences and healthcare industries. The core offering consists of three search modalities—Retained Search (exclusive, project-based executive placement), Interim Search (contract/1099 staffing for temporary needs), and Contingent Search (contingency-based hiring)—supported by three advisory services: Life Science Market Mapping (competitive intelligence), Salary Benchmarking (compensation analysis), and Managed Service Provider (MSP) for full-service outsourced recruitment. The company operates globally across USA, Europe, APAC, and MENA regions, specializing in biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, CDMO, CRO, AI & Digital Health, and healthcare organizations at Board, C-Level, VP, Director, and Management levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retained Search Exclusive executive search service for identifying and placing top-tier talent in leadership and specialized roles within life sciences companies, including biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, CDMO, CRO, AI & Digital Health, and healthcare sectors across USA, EU, APAC, and MENA regions.
• Interim Search Flexible staffing solution integrating 1099 Contractors or Interim Consultants into pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies for temporary leadership, specialized expertise, or project-based support across USA, EU, APAC, and MENA regions.
• Contingent Search Contingency-based talent acquisition service sourcing exceptional candidates on a contingent basis in the life sciences sector, offering flexibility to scale workforce according to fluctuating project demands.
• Life Science Market Mapping Bespoke market mapping service utilizing proven mapping techniques to generate market insights including talent landscapes, competitor dynamics, and prevailing market trends for life science and healthcare companies.
• Salary Benchmarking In-depth analysis and insights into industry-specific compensation trends, providing competitive salary data and strategic recommendations to help life science companies attract and retain top talent.
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Comprehensive workforce solution providing dedicated Search Consultants who take full control of recruitment initiatives including talent acquisition strategy, interviewing training, and onboarding support for life science companies.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MedNouscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorgan Prestwich writes annual commentary for MedNous publication on JP Morgan Healthcare Conference. Sean Morgan-Jones provides annual commentary analyzing healthcare trends and developments from the conference.
• Demy ColtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSean Morgan-Jones chairs fireside chats and Billion Dollar Decision salon sessions for Demy Colton, a leading industry event organizer for life sciences.
• Informaconnect (Biotech Showcase)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSean Morgan-Jones moderates global Biotech Showcases at JP Morgan Healthcare Week organized by Informaconnect.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanton Chase: Global boutique executive search firm serving C-level and board mandates across industries including healthcare and life sciences. Comparable in boutique positioning and retained search model though less life sciences specialized.
• Odgers Berndtson: International executive search firm with a dedicated Life Sciences practice serving biotech, pharma, medtech and digital health globally. Comparable boutique-to-mid-tier executive search positioning.
• Coulter Partners: Coulter Partners is a boutique executive search firm exclusively focused on the life sciences sector, placing board, C-level and senior leadership across biotech, pharma, medtech and digital health globally. Closest direct peer to Morgan Prestwich given matching life sciences exclusivity, boutique scale, and retained search model.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search firm with notable presence in healthcare and life sciences, including biotech and medtech leadership mandates. Comparable in approach and client type to Morgan Prestwich, with substantially greater scale and brand.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with established Healthcare and Life Sciences practices covering pharma, biotech, medical devices and providers. Overlaps directly with Morgan Prestwich on C-suite/board search for life sciences enterprises.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search leader with a deep, dedicated Life Sciences practice spanning pharma, biotech, medtech and healthcare. Comparable on target customer (CEO/board of life sciences companies) and service model (retained executive search), though significantly larger.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm with a strong Life Sciences practice serving biotech, pharma, medtech and digital health clients. Comparable offering and customer base, but at much greater scale and broader geographic reach than the subject.

Emerging players

• Haynes Search & Selection: Specialist life sciences executive search boutique focused on biotech, pharma and medtech leadership across Europe. Smaller and more geographically concentrated than Morgan Prestwich but directly comparable in life sciences-only focus.
• Signium Life Sciences: Signium is a global executive search firm with a dedicated Life Sciences practice focused on senior leadership placements in pharma, biotech and medtech. Comparable but typically more regional than global in coverage compared to Morgan Prestwich's 33-country footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Large diversified organizational consulting and executive search firm covering life sciences among many industries. Comparable search services but broader portfolio offering makes it a broader incumbent rather than direct specialist peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/morganprestwich
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/morgan-prestwich-pharmaceutical-recruitment-ltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/100066961333760

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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