Executive Search & Senior Hires

We partner with listed companies and other organisations to appoint senior leaders across the Governance & Company Secretarial function, including Group Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Director of Governance, Head of Company Secretarial and Head of Governance. Our global network within the senior governance community provides access to highly experienced professionals who bring strategic oversight, regulatory expertise and board-level influence.
As a trusted partner, we take time to understand each organisation’s governance framework, board priorities and long-term objectives. This ensures every senior appointment strengthens leadership capability, enhances corporate governance and supports the organisation in meeting its regulatory, operational and strategic ambitions.

Marsden Team: Corporate Governance

Rory Kramer-Strong

Head of Corporate Governance

Emilia Anderson

Senior Corporate Governance Recruiter

What our clients and candidates think​

  • Deputy Company Secretary

    Rory is an absolute asset to recruitment in the Company Secretarial sector. He took the time to really understand my experience as well as my future needs and wants, and introduced me to roles where he felt I could really excel, resulting in an offer within just a few weeks of starting my search. His expertise and knowledge, both from company and candidate perspective, shines through and his guidance at this stage in my career has been invaluable.

  • Corporate Governance Director

    I’ve worked with Rory on both sides of the recruitment fence and found his knowledge and understanding of the Cosec & Governance industry invaluable when seeking a role and when seeking the right candidate. His honesty and confidence when having a frank conversation have also been very welcome attributes when we’ve worked together. It’s good to know there’s a sensible voice at the end of the line when needed.

  • Company Secretary

    Emilia is intelligent, approachable and an outstanding recruiter. She was very supportive and helped me find the right position. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a job and fast result. She's the best!

  • Senior Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

    I have worked with Rory for several years, both as the candidate and the recruiter. Rory has exceptional knowledge of the cosec profession and takes time to understand the people as well as the role. He runs a smooth process, keeps you updated, and most of all - he delivers!!! I would highly recommend.

  • Group Company Secretary

    Rory has been a fantastic support throughout my career, most recently introducing me to my current role and a voluntary role. Over the years, Rory has provided excellent advice on the market, companies strategies and fit, and my own personal career strategies.

  • Company Secretary

    I can completely recommend Emilia. She is a proactive, experienced and knowledgeable consultant who keeps you fully informed at all times. A pleasure to work with.

  • Interim Group General Counsel

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rory for several years. I have always found him to be very helpful and supportive throughout the recruitment process. I would highly recommend him.

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