Novo is a leading executive search and selection company. We provide our clients with the most innovative executive search and selection methodologies, industry expertise and networking capabilities. Our services provide competitive advantage to clients through executive recruitment and high value human resource consultancy.

Novo Performance Figures
Our Directors

Peter Tucker
Director and Founder
Peter was part of the team that set up Novo in 2003 and has now been running research based assignments for over 20 years. This experience covers a wide range of sectors and companies but would class the following as particular specialities: sales and marketing, sport and manufacturing.

George Woodward
Director
George is a key part of Novo Executive Search’s leadership team and is instrumental in driving forwards and running the business as it continues to grow. As an experienced Director with over 15 years UK and global executive search experience George has an outstanding track record in recruiting exceptional talent for FTSE clients through to mid-size companies and owner managed SME’s.

Dale Perrett
Director and Founder
Dale is one of the Founding Directors of Novo Executive Search and Selection. He is part of the Novo leadership team that drives the business. He remains passionate about working with clients on a daily basis delivering executive search assignments. Dale has a breadth of experience successfully working across many sectors.

Jon Hollier
Director and Founder
Jon is a Founding Director of Novo Executive Search & Selection. Beyond establishing and developing Novo, his extensive experience covers a wide range of disciplines across commercial and the third sectors. Jon has delivered a significant number of executive search assignments across the UK and internationally throughout his 20 year career.

Jo Watkins
Director
Now a Director at Novo, Jo has spent 10 very successful years with the business. Jo has extensive experience recruiting senior management and board-level professionals across a range of industry sectors.

Ryan Mills
Director
Ryan is a Director of Novo Executive Search and Selection, with extensive experience recruiting senior management and board level professionals across a multitude of sectors. His client base ranges from start-ups through to large corporates and PLC’s.

Matthew Searle
Director
Matthew is a Director at Novo Executive Search specialising in helping clients identify and attract the best possible senior management and executive appointments. Matthew’s early career began with 10 years experience working in niche financial markets, specialising in insurance-backed securities; holding consultancy, wealth management and fund management positions.

Jonathan Shepherd
Research Director
Jonathan is Research Director for Novo Executive Search and Selection. Overseeing all retained Executive Search assignments, Jonathan ensures that each assignment is effectively managed and delivered to client timescales. He makes sure that we produce the highest quality of work, identifying and attracting the very best candidates.