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Organisations engage Appointed when an appointment is critical to future growth, capability or succession. Every assignment begins with research. 

Understanding the market, identifying relevant talent and assessing transferable capability enables informed hiring decisions from the outset.

Beyond executive search, we provide market intelligence, talent mapping and benchmarking, giving organisations the insight needed to make confident hiring decisions.

Where We Add Value

Research-led services supporting critical hiring decisions.

How Intelligence Informs Better Hiring Decisions

Effective hiring decisions require more than candidate attraction. Understanding where talent sits, how businesses are structured and what transferable capability exists can significantly improve hiring outcomes.

Through direct market engagement and research, we provide insight into talent availability, reward expectations, organisational structures and the realities of candidate movement across sectors.

The result is a clearer understanding of the market, enabling organisations to make informed decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions.

Access. Insight. Judgement.

We engage directly with individuals across the relevant market, rather than relying only on those already visible.

Direct market engagement provides access to talent that is often invisible to advertising and database-led recruitment.

Many of the strongest individuals are not actively seeking a new opportunity. Through research, intelligence and targeted engagement, we access talent that would not typically be identified through traditional recruitment methods.

These long-term relationships provide valuable market intelligence and enable clients to access leadership talent, capability and insight that may not otherwise be visible through conventional recruitment channels.

When Organisations Engage Appointed

Supporting critical hiring decisions through research, insight and informed judgement.

A Track Record Built on Results

Success

100%

Retained Search Completion

Reach

5

Continents Reached Through Search, Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

Trust

98%

Repeat Client Engagement

Experience

35 +

Years of Combined Search Experience

Testimonials

  • "Unique amongst recruiters in their field. Their professionalism, passion and deep understanding
    of our business, strategy and growth ambitions enabled them to become a genuine strategic partner to
    The Scottish Salmon Company. Their ability to identify, attract and secure exceptional talent, including
    highly specialised and hard-to-find individuals, played a significant role in strengthening our organisation
    during a period of rapid growth and transformation."

    Craig Anderson, CEO, Chairman, Board Advisor (Aquacultured Seafoods, Loch Fyne Oysters, Forever Oceans, Scottish Salmon Company Plc)

  • "Appointed have supported our team over a number of years. Their understanding of our business
    and its recruitment needs was second to none. They consistently succeeded where other agencies
    didn't rise to the complexities involved."

    Bakkafrost (Scotland)

  • “Jules is most likely the best connected and skilled headhunter in the food and drink industry in Scotland.
    She takes a holistic approach in evaluating the company , the vacant postion and the team and recommends
    only candidates that would fit that particular environment and culture while not being shy of expressing her
    opinions to the client if they differ. She clearly adds value to the search process and I would not hesitate to
    work again with Jules if the opportunity arises.”

    Anthony (Ton) Christiaanse – CEO, Chairman (Aviko, Brakes, Unilever, Sara Lee, Stoddarts)

  • “Appointed bring a clear and considered approach to search, with a strong understanding
    of how roles and organisations need to evolve. They have consistently delivered in situations
    where others have struggled, particularly when roles are complex or difficult to define.”

    Baxters Food Group

  • “Jules is without question the best-connected specialist recruiter working in the Scottish Food & Drink industry.
    She has built up a powerful reputation by not only knowing the sector inside out, but by understanding the
    importance of getting the right people into an ambitious business in order for it to grow.”

    David Reid, Managing Director, Because Brands Matter Ltd

  • “The process was well structured and thoughtfully managed,
    making what could have been a difficult situation feel clear and controlled.”

    Simon B. - Senior Marketing Candidate

Insights

Contact

If you’re considering a leadership, specialist or business-critical appointment, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

We are happy to discuss situations where greater clarity is required around leadership, organisational structure, market positioning or search.

All enquiries are handled directly and in confidence.


0131 385 9134