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We disclose the client’s identity, share relevant information and always seek your approval before presenting you to a client shortlist.
Looking for your next senior leadership role in the data centre or digital infrastructure sector? Portman Partners specialises in executive recruitment for experienced professionals across the global digital infrastructure ecosystem.
We work with leading organisations across data centres, internet infrastructure, cloud, hyperscale, edge, technology and private equity to identify and recruit senior-level talent for critical leadership appointments.
Portman Partners works primarily on a retained executive search basis. Our clients formally appoint us to identify and secure the best leadership talent for their organisations, which means we can often provide candidates with meaningful information about the business, role and opportunity from the beginning of the search process.
Our client network includes private equity and venture capital investors, hyperscale operators, regional colocation providers, edge data centre businesses, designers, consultants, construction companies, equipment manufacturers, OEMs and technology companies around the world.
Every executive search includes comprehensive screening, market intelligence and due diligence, helping us connect candidates with opportunities where their experience, capability and leadership potential can make a genuine impact.
Portman Partners understands the unique requirements of the data center and cloud sector. I am confident in their expertise, they will find you the top executives for your business.
Executive career decisions deserve clarity, confidentiality and honest communication. Our candidate process is designed to ensure you understand the opportunity, the organisation and your position throughout every stage of the search.
We disclose the client’s identity, share relevant information and always seek your approval before presenting you to a client shortlist.
Our process considers skills, experience, impact and leadership potential through interviews, references, due diligence and appropriate assessments.
Executive-level searches can be sensitive. Your information remains confidential and is never shared without your knowledge and consent.
Search processes can take time, but we keep candidates informed and communicate important updates throughout every stage of the assignment.
We support you with interview preparation, offer negotiations and practical insight into the hiring organisation, leadership team and culture.
Career decisions matter. Every candidate receives a professional, courteous and respectful experience, including honest feedback wherever possible.
Our role is not simply to put your CV in front of a client. We work to understand your experience, ambitions, leadership capability and the type of environment in which you can make the strongest impact.
Understand your experience, motivations and career objectives.
Review the role, company, expectations and strategic context.
Complete interviews, assessment and due diligence before client presentation.
Prepare effectively and understand the client’s culture and priorities.
Support negotiations, decisions and the transition into your new role.
I have worked with a number of recruitment consultants but Mike is one of the very best I have come across. His knowledge of the client and relationship he creates enables him to fully understand the needs and expectations. Mike is also extremely good at communication as I never felt out of the loop in what was going on.
The strongest executive appointments happen when experience, capability, values and opportunity align. We look beyond job titles to understand where senior candidates can create the greatest long-term impact.
Portman Partners is committed to being an equal opportunities firm and employer, supporting fair and inclusive recruitment practices throughout every search.
We are committed to ensuring that applicants and employees are not treated less favourably because of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race or other protected characteristics.
We also seek to identify and challenge unnecessary conditions or requirements that may create unjustified barriers to opportunity.
Diversity of experience, background and perspective strengthens leadership teams, organisations and the digital infrastructure sector as a whole.
If you are exploring a senior role in data centres or digital infrastructure, speak with Portman Partners about how we can support your next career move.