1. Understanding your business

We start with a proper conversation about your business, its challenges, its ambitions and what success looks like for the appointment.

2. Researching the market

I map the relevant market, identify potential candidates and approach people whose experience and capabilities match your requirements — including those who aren't actively looking.

3. Getting to know the people

A CV only tells part of the story. I explore each candidate's experience, motivations, leadership style and suitability for your business.

4. Presenting a considered shortlist

You receive a carefully selected shortlist of people who have been assessed against the brief, with clear insight into their experience and suitability.

5. Supporting the appointment

I stay involved throughout interviews, feedback, negotiations and the appointment process.

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Retained Executive Search

The right leadership can change the direction of a business.

A focused approach. The right results.

The parcel, post and last-mile delivery industries are evolving rapidly. New technologies, expanding networks and changing customer expectations are creating opportunities — and challenges — for businesses across the UK and US.

At Feeling Ambitious, I partner with founders, senior leadership teams and investors to identify and attract experienced people who can help their businesses grow, adapt and succeed.

I specialise in personally led, retained executive search. Every assignment receives dedicated attention, thorough market research and a tailored approach.

No shortcuts. No unnecessary complexity. Just a commitment to finding the right person.

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Who I work with

I partner with ambitious businesses across the UK and US, specialising in:

Parcel, post & last-mile delivery
Parcel lockers & out-of-home networks
Delivery technology, software & automation
Infrastructure, rollout & deployment
Field services & network operations
Retailers and logistics partners building delivery networks

From established operators to ambitious new entrants and growing networks.

Experienced leaders who build businesses, drive growth and deliver results

These are examples of the positions I search for, rather than an exhaustive list.

Executive & Operations

Managing Directors
Country Managers
Chief Operating Officers
Operations Directors
Network Directors
Regional Directors

Deployment & Infrastructure

Deployment Directors
Infrastructure Directors
Programme Directors
Heads of Network Expansion
Field Operations Directors

Commercial & Growth

Chief Commercial Officers
Commercial Directors
Sales Directors
Business Development Directors
Partnerships Directors
Chief Revenue Officers

Technology & Transformation

Chief Technology Officers
Technology Directors
Product Directors
Transformation Directors

How a search works

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UK & US Executive Search

Specialist focus. International perspective.

I work across the UK and US, supporting businesses looking to strengthen leadership teams, enter new markets and build the capabilities needed for growth.

Whether you're appointing a UK Operations Director or establishing a leadership presence in the US, the objective remains the same: finding people with the experience, judgement and ambition to deliver.

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A personal approach to a business-critical decision

Feeling Ambitious is deliberately independent.

When you work with me, you work directly with the person responsible for your search.

I believe in honest conversations, clear communication, thorough research and relationships built on trust.

I'm interested in getting appointments right, not simply getting them completed.

Let's talk about your next leadership appointment.

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