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Strategic Partnership with Recognise Bank: Rebuilding Board and Executive Leadership

Recognise Bank reached a pivotal moment in its evolution where a fundamental transformation of its leadership was required to secure the bank’s long-term future. Following the appointment of Chairman Steve Pateman, there was a requirement to build a Board and Executive leadership team capable of strengthening governance, restoring confidence and delivering the next phase of the bank’s strategic growth.
Sayer Haworth was selected as the trusted executive search partner to support this transformation. Working closely with Steve Pateman and subsequently CEO Simon Bateman, we supported the design and delivery of a completely refreshed Board and Executive Committee.

Our role extended beyond executive search, providing strategic market intelligence, leadership assessment, succession planning and advice throughout the appointment process.

Over the course of the engagement, Sayer Haworth successfully supported the appointment of key Board and Executive leaders across the bank, helping to establish a leadership team with the experience, credibility and governance expertise required to navigate a complex regulatory environment and deliver sustainable growth. Each appointment was assessed not only on technical capability, but also on cultural fit, leadership style and the ability to contribute to the bank’s long-term strategic ambitions.

The success of the assignment was built on a genuine partnership between Recognise Bank and Sayer Haworth. The trust placed in us by both the Chairman and Chief Executive allowed us to operate as an extension of the leadership team during one of the most significant periods in the bank’s history. We are proud to have played a role in helping Recognise Bank build the leadership foundations needed to support future growth.

  • There was a need to build a new Board and Executive team to secure the capital required to allow the Bank to move forward: over a period of just 6 weeks, we worked with James and the team to identify potential candidates, build profiles, undertake meetings and reviews and from there make offers and contract with the successful candidates. Sayer Haworth worked in partnership as the team built and provided valued advice, insights and support including preparation for a number of regulatory approvals. James and the team are not only knowledgeable but also easy to work with - engaging, enthusiastic and professional in equal measure.

    - Steve Pateman, Chairman

  • Working with Sayer Hayworth has been a great experience throughout every stage of the appointment process. Their extensive network of highly experienced C-suite executives, coupled with the fantastic support provided through the selection process, enabled me to quickly build the skilled Executive team I have in place today. A great partnership from start to finish.

    - Simon Bateman, CEO

Strategic Partnership with Recognise Bank: Rebuilding Board and Executive Leadership

Recognise Bank reached a pivotal moment in its evolution where a fundamental transformation of its leadership was required to secure the bank’s long-term future. Following the appointment of Chairman Steve Pateman, there was a requirement to build a Board and Executive leadership team capable of strengthening governance, restoring confidence and delivering the next phase of the bank’s strategic growth.
Sayer Haworth was selected as the trusted executive search partner to support this transformation. Working closely with Steve Pateman and subsequently CEO Simon Bateman, we supported the design and delivery of a completely refreshed Board and Executive Committee.

Our role extended beyond executive search, providing strategic market intelligence, leadership assessment, succession planning and advice throughout the appointment process.

Over the course of the engagement, Sayer Haworth successfully supported the appointment of key Board and Executive leaders across the bank, helping to establish a leadership team with the experience, credibility and governance expertise required to navigate a complex regulatory environment and deliver sustainable growth. Each appointment was assessed not only on technical capability, but also on cultural fit, leadership style and the ability to contribute to the bank’s long-term strategic ambitions.

The success of the assignment was built on a genuine partnership between Recognise Bank and Sayer Haworth. The trust placed in us by both the Chairman and Chief Executive allowed us to operate as an extension of the leadership team during one of the most significant periods in the bank’s history. We are proud to have played a role in helping Recognise Bank build the leadership foundations needed to support future growth.

  • There was a need to build a new Board and Executive team to secure the capital required to allow the Bank to move forward: over a period of just 6 weeks, we worked with James and the team to identify potential candidates, build profiles, undertake meetings and reviews and from there make offers and contract with the successful candidates. Sayer Haworth worked in partnership as the team built and provided valued advice, insights and support including preparation for a number of regulatory approvals. James and the team are not only knowledgeable but also easy to work with - engaging, enthusiastic and professional in equal measure.

    - Steve Pateman, Chairman

  • Working with Sayer Hayworth has been a great experience throughout every stage of the appointment process. Their extensive network of highly experienced C-suite executives, coupled with the fantastic support provided through the selection process, enabled me to quickly build the skilled Executive team I have in place today. A great partnership from start to finish.

    - Simon Bateman, CEO