Diverse leadership teams outperform their competitors

Diversity, Eqaulity & Inclusion

Diversity, EqUAlity & INclusion

We believe that Boards and executive teams are enhanced by embracing diversity, in all its dimensions.

We encourage our clients to consider candidates who bring different perspectives and experiences, with the belief that this leads to demonstrably better performance.

‘MWM go beyond the job specification, thinking about what the organisation is really trying to solve for, and the business challenge that is being addressed.’

CHRO, Top 10 European Financial Services Business

‘The process is always rewarding – challenging, provocative, and strives to make us think differently about where to find great talent.’

Group HR Director, FTSE 250

‘MWM think outside the box, and bring a knowledge and understanding of the talent market that allows them to stand apart relative to competitors.’

Managing Partner, US Biotech Fund

‘The service feels personal and the advice is always very generous – there is a shared motivation for long-term success.’

Chair, Euronext 100

Gender diversity

We were one of the small group of search firms who drew up the UK industry’s Code of Conduct on gender diversity and have played a leading role in its implementation. We are accredited by the Hampton-Alexander Committee/FTSE Women Leaders for our leading work in promoting gender diversity. Nearly half of our Non-Executive appointments over the last five years have been of women and we have placed nearly a fifth of the women on FTSE 100 Boards.

Ethnic and cultural diversity

We challenge our clients to take an active approach to ethnic and cultural diversity, whilst understanding that this needs to be understood in the context of each individual organisation. We led the work to broaden the Industry’s Code of Conduct to include ethnic diversity. We were a founder signatory to the CBI’s Change the Race Ratio Campaign and are an active supporter of the #10000BlackInterns programme. We have a strong track record in appointing ethnic minority candidates both to Boards and executive roles.

Internally, we are committed to a diverse workforce: two thirds of our team are women including half of our partners, and nearly 20% of our professional staff are ethnically diverse.