Traditional Recruitment Is Broken.
Most firms place candidates and move on.
At Aptitude Executive, we identify exceptional leaders, assess leadership capability and coach executives before they start, ensuring every appointment is ready to make an immediate impact from day one.
THE LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE MODEL
CONSULT
We begin by understanding the role, leadership behaviours and performance criteria required for success.
FIND
We identify exceptional leadership talent through targeted executive search and direct market engagement.
ASSESS
Advanced behavioural, leadership and emotional intelligence assessment aligned to the success profile.
PREPARE
Executive coaching and leadership development before day one.
CONSULT
Leaders enter the organisation prepared to create immediate impact and deliver long-term results.
EVERY SEARCH IS BUILT AROUND A PERFORMANCE PROFILE
LEADERSHIP ROLE PROFILING
EQ-i 2.0 ASSESSMENT
BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS
EXECUTIVE COACHING
PERFORMANCE PREPARATION
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
DESIGNED WITH
DEREK CRAWFORD
GRANT MCIVOR
FOUNDER
EXECUTIVE SEARCH & COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP
- 15+ years C-Suite experience
- Built and scaled multiple businesses to successful sale
- Successfully acquired and integrated multiple businesses
- Proven track record of driving commercial growth and business transformation
- Board-level commercial leadership across multiple sectors
- Specialist in executive search, strategy and business growth
DEREK CRAWFORD
LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST & EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT EXPERT
- 25+ years C-Suite experience
- Former COO across multinational and multi-site organisations
- Responsible for over 5,000 employees globally
- Extensive experience in leadership development and transformation
- Certified EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner
- NLP Master Practitioner
- 1,000+ Executive Coaching Sessions Delivered
Derek helps organisations assess leadership capability, develop stronger leaders and accelerate performance.
REDUCE HIRING RISK
Our assessment and coaching process ensures the right leaders are prepared to succeed.
ACCELERATE IMPACT
Leaders are ready to perform from day one and drive meaningful results.
BUILD LASTING SUCCESS
Stronger leadership today creates stronger businesses for tomorrow.
GLOBAL REACH
We search globally to connect you with exceptional leaders wherever you operate.