Executive Search for Scale, Evolution & Transformation
Leaders with a proven track record
We appoint leaders who move the value needle—from CEO/C‑suite to VPs across CMC, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Commercial, and Operations.
Our approach combines rigorous assessment, deep sector knowledge and a delivery model built for speed and certainty. We support leadership appointments across carve‑outs, scale‑ups, integrations and transformation scenarios, where governance, capital efficiency and outcome delivery directly influence enterprise value.
- Understanding: We align to investment theses, board governance, and milestone calendars. Typical triggers: new capital raise, carve‑out, post‑merger integration, commercialisation, US/EU expansion.
- Process (concise): Discovery (thesis + leadership success profile) → Market map & outreach → Shortlist with evidence → Board‑ready assessment → Offer and onboarding.
- Proof: Selected anonymised placements and metrics (time‑to‑shortlist, acceptance rate, 12‑month retention).
Speak to a specialist
Christopher Sowden
Founding Director | Executive Search
Christopher Sowden leads Executive Search at Walker Cole International.
He works with boards, leadership teams, and investors to appoint senior leaders across pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer healthcare — where regulatory exposure, operational complexity, and execution risk matter.
Christopher is directly involved in every mandate, from defining the leadership challenge to final appointment. With a scientific background from the University of Oxford, he brings sector fluency, informed challenge, and clear judgement to senior hiring decisions.
For critical leadership hires in regulated, science‑led organisations, start here.
Contact Details
Email: cs@walkercole.com
UK: +44 208 103 4402
US: +1 857 370 5102
For confidential discussions on executive hiring, leadership risk, or succession planning, contact Christopher directly.
