David Sayers

David is a Managing Director, specialising in leadership‑led executive search across CFO/Finance leadership, Corporate Finance, FP&A, and the broader transformation agenda reshaping finance teams.

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David is a Senior Executive search leader with over 30 years of experience advising Boards, CEOs and CFOs on finance leadership appointments. His career spans senior finance roles and leadership positions across global and boutique search firms, giving him a deep, practical understanding of what effective finance leadership looks like in today’s organisations.

As Managing Director of the Financial Officers Practice, David partners with organisations navigating growth, transformation and complexity, supporting high‑stakes appointments where leadership capability and judgement are critical. He works across global listed companies, multinationals, private equity‑backed businesses and high‑growth organisations, adapting his approach to each context while maintaining uncompromising standards. His expertise spans CFO/Finance leadership, Corporate Finance, FP & A, Advisory, Audit, Risk and the broader transformation agenda reshaping finance teams.

David is trusted for his extensive international network, deep technical understanding of the modern finance function and collaborative leadership style. Known for his clarity, discretion and commitment to diversity and equitable hiring, he is a long‑term partner to leaders shaping and strengthening their finance teams.

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About

David is a Senior Executive search leader with over 30 years of experience advising Boards, CEOs and CFOs on finance leadership appointments. His career spans senior finance roles and leadership positions across global and boutique search firms, giving him a deep, practical understanding of what effective finance leadership looks like in today’s organisations.

As Managing Director of the Financial Officers Practice, David partners with organisations navigating growth, transformation and complexity, supporting high‑stakes appointments where leadership capability and judgement are critical. He works across global listed companies, multinationals, private equity‑backed businesses and high‑growth organisations, adapting his approach to each context while maintaining uncompromising standards. His expertise spans CFO/Finance leadership, Corporate Finance, FP & A, Advisory, Audit, Risk and the broader transformation agenda reshaping finance teams.

David is trusted for his extensive international network, deep technical understanding of the modern finance function and collaborative leadership style. Known for his clarity, discretion and commitment to diversity and equitable hiring, he is a long‑term partner to leaders shaping and strengthening their finance teams.

Connect with David

Managing Director
London
Email David

"David has undertaken many senior level recruitment assignments for me over the years and has always delivered the highest quality candidates that fit the brief in every respect. David manages all aspects of the recruitment process exceptionally well."

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