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People-led Growth

We connect exciting, ambitious businesses to outstanding marketing and growth leaders.

We know that unlocking growth is your greatest challenge and your greatest opportunity

Our mission is to multiply personal, professional and business growth, by appointing exceptional marketing and growth leaders for the most exciting companies in the UK.

We’ve built a community of proven CMOs, CCOs, CGOs, and Board Advisors who've defined categories, built brands, supercharged revenue, and raised capital. 

We work with this community - then layer dynamic, transparent search processes and the latest technology - to uncover and secure the very best talent, removing as much pain from the search process as possible.

Then, through continuous learning, coaching and development, we empower successful appointments to even greater heights.

Our Services

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We bring together the best, most innovative CMOs, CCOs and CGOs, for continous learning and collaboration.

The Growth Kind

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Our curated ecosystem of Growth Advisors augment each selection process through deep technical and leadership assessment, plus fractional capability.

Growth Advisory

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We know the best places to search, including where others aren’t looking. Each process is bespoke and transparent, delivered with rigour, flexibility and pace.

Retained Search

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Our pro-bono service, connecting marketing and growth leaders to great charities and not-for-profits.

GrowthKind Giving

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We empower each appointment with specialist, accredited coaching, delivered by C-suite marketing and growth leaders.

Growth Coaching

Testimonials

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    "GrowthKind is a trusted partner to Triple Point Ventures. Rowan has a deep understanding of the talent required to accelerate business growth across our team and portfolio and his assessment of talent is second to none. He’s very well-networked, which means he has a genuinely unique ability to consistently attract outstanding talent."

    Seb Wallace - Co-Founder at Triple Point Ventures

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    "I’ve partnered with Rowan as both a candidate and client, and I’ve always been blown away by his transparency, thoroughness and genuine care. He takes the time to understand people and organisations inside out, As a result, his processes are best-in-class, every time."

    Nick Lisher - CGO at Depop, Flo Health and Nextdoor

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    "Rowan is exceptional. I’ve worked with Rowan for over 10 years hiring into a variety of teams. He takes the time to truly understand what you need, what type of personality would get the best outcome for your organisation and challenges your thinking to make sure you get it right first time. Rowan is also a brilliant sounding board when working through complex organisational challenges and career planning. I highly recommend Rowan."

    Oli Cook - CEO & Co-Founder at ekko

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    "Rowan operates with high integrity and generosity, and is extremely well-connected. I see him as a trusted partner for my career and any talent challenges my teams face. And I know many of my peers feel the same way."

    Gareth Helm - CMO at McDonalds, Zoopla and Homeserve

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    "Rowan's approach to executive search is truly refreshing. He goes beyond simply filling a role; he cultivates genuine connections and ensures a perfect alignment between candidate and company culture. His dedication to fostering long-term relationships is evident in every interaction. I consider him an invaluable asset."

    Stephen Taylor - CMO at Cote, Pizza Express, Samsung, PayPal and Nokia

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    “Rowan is a highly skilled headhunter with a strong network of growth leaders. His deep market insight and commitment to the community set him apart. He’s my go-to for support, and I’d confidently recommend him.”

    Nick Tran - Former CMO at TikTok and Farfetch

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    "We needed a world-class CMO and Rowan delivered. His network is exceptional, and he quickly presented us with candidates who were not only extremely qualified, but also a perfect cultural fit. His focus on transparency and partnership made the whole process seamless."

    Dan Cook - Co-Founder JAAQ

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    “Rowan's approach is refreshingly human — he genuinely cares, setting him apart from his peers. When it comes to key leadership hires, GrowthKind is the partner you want by your side.”

    Celia Pronto - Founder at SheCapital, NED at Moto Hospitality and Samworth Brothers, Former MD at Love Home Swap

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    "Rowan’s focus on kindness and building genuine relationships is what sets him apart. He’s deeply invested in the senior marketing and growth ecosystem - his dedication to giving back to the community is unparalleled. He’s known as the kindest man in recruitment with good reason. A top headhunter and a great guy."

    Mark Evans - Trustee at Cancer Research UK, Honorary Fellow of the Marketing Society and former CMO at Direct Line Group

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    "Rowan has a sharp instinct for the nuances of top growth talent and connecting them with opportunities that align on both skills and values. He delivers a personalised, supportive and professional experience. Absolutely someone you want in your corner."

    Ben Aronsten - EMEA CMO at Shopify

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    "I’ve worked with Rowan for over 10 years. He doesn’t just find great people; he finds leaders who drive real growth. He’s always been my first port of call as a sounding board for my team or my own career – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him."

    Barney Harrison - CCO at PureGym, Away Resorts, The Gym Group, Sky

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    "Rowan's dedication to building a strong community of marketing and digital leadership is truly commendable. His proactive approach and genuine interest in people's success make him stand out. He is a reliable and insightful partner, and I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking top-level talent."

    Rebecca Hirst - CMO at EY UK, Marketing Director at Samsung and Coca-Cola

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    "Working with Rowan has been a consistently positive experience. His commitment to kindness and transparency stands him out from the crowd. He provides insightful advice and guidance, making him a trusted advisor for both candidates and clients alike - and his network is second to none."

    Susan McKay - International CMO at Dun and Bradstreet, TMF Group, Wolters Kluwer

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Our community:
The Growth Kind

The Growth Kind is our private community for exceptional growth leaders to learn from each other, collaborate and raise each other to even greater heights.

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GrowthKind's dedication to building a strong community of marketing and digital leadership is truly commendable. Their proactive approach and genuine interest in people's success make them stand out.

GrowthKind Giving

Connecting great people to great causes

GrowthKind Giving is our dedicated pro-bono service, connecting charities and not-for-profits with top growth leaders, for advisory or trustee appointments.

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Get in touch.

Want to find out more? We’d love to learn more about your growth journey - and how we can help.