EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Our award-winning team combines over 200 years of experience across real estate and executive search. We specialise in executive search for senior leadership appointments, from director to board level, across the real estate sector.
At Madison Lincoln, we are known for our deep industry knowledge, exceptional network and unrivalled expertise. Led by Tom McNally, former CBRE and Colliers leadership, and strengthened by Senior Advisor Tony Horrell, former Chairman & CEO of Colliers UK & Ireland, our team brings a unique combination of client-side perspective, executive search expertise and board-level experience. Together with our established presence and extensive relationships across the real estate sector, this gives us exceptional reach into the senior talent market, enabling us to identify and engage the right people quickly and effectively.
Each mandate is led by experienced directors who work closely with clients, dedicating significant time to the brief and operating as an extension of the team. Supported by real-time market insight and RewardInsight benchmarking, we provide informed advice throughout the search process while ensuring a considered, flexible approach that engages the right senior talent and reflects positively on the organisations we represent.
KEY APPOINTMENTS:
Head of Europe - Global Investment Manager
CFO - Residential Development
Global Head of Development - Hotel Group
Investment Director – Property Company
Asset Management Director - Private Equity
Senior Fund Manager - Pension Fund
Head of Capital Markets - Global Real Estate Advisory
CEO (Finland) - Global Real Estate Advisory
EMEA Head of Flexspace - Global Real Estate Advisory
Global Head of Valuation - Global Real Estate Advisory
Global Head of Commercial Real Estate - Major UK High Street Bank
Development Director - European Investment Manager
MD, EMEA Head of Real Estate Management - Global Real Estate Advisory
Fund Manager - Global RE Investment Manager
Senior Director, Acquisitions & Asset Management – Private Equity
CLIENTS
Our Approach
Our clients need a search partner with a strong understanding of the commercial stakes and the leadership complexity involved.
At Madison Lincoln, our searches are highly targeted, research-led and grounded in a clear view of where proven leaders with demonstrable experience in comparable roles are most likely to be found, and what will motivate them to move. We utilise our deep UK market knowledge and network to ensure clients access the best talent available.
Our assessment framework is designed to target candidates with specific track records. We then differentiate candidates though insight-led evaluation.
Beyond CVs, we test candidates’ commercial and numerical ability and understanding of the levers for driving long term income growth, using structured interviews and discussions aligned to our clients’ ambitions.
To enrich our executive search processes, Madison Lincoln offers psychometric testing. These tests provide valuable insights into candidates' traits, abilities, and behaviours that may not be uncovered in interviews alone. Our offerings range from fundamental aptitude tests assessing business reasoning skills to advanced evaluations forecasting candidates' leadership abilities and future performance.
OUR PROCESS
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Get under the skin of the role, the opportunity and its challenges through client interaction, market interactions and desk research
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Work with client to create a bespoke, visually appealing candidate pack that articulates the brief thoughtfully and with positivity
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Identify top profiles to present alongside market intel. Prioritise tier 1 candidates based on reputation, track record and attractability.
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Approach agreed candidates and conduct interviews
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Present shortlist to client and select candidates for client interview
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Offer negotiated to close on lead candidate
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