Every search begins with a detailed understanding of the role, the market and what success looks like.
This may involve the role itself, how it sits within the wider organisation, or what is required to support future growth and development.
From there, we define what is needed and identify the talent required to deliver it.
The strongest hiring decisions are built on insight, research and market understanding.
Rather than relying on inbound responses, we begin with a detailed understanding of the market, where capability sits and how the talent landscape is structured.
This allows us to identify relevant talent, assess transferable capability and engage directly with individuals who may not be visible through traditional recruitment methods.
We provide an objective view of capability, experience and fit, helping clients make informed decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions.
Every interaction reflects your organisation’s reputation. We ensure candidates experience a professional, respectful and well-managed process throughout.
We begin by understanding the challenge, defining success and identifying the capability required to deliver long-term value.
We support organisations when appointments are critical to growth, transformation, succession or organisational change.
Combining research, market intelligence and direct engagement, we take a pragmatic approach informed by years of search experience and industry knowledge.
We work with a small number of clients at any one time, allowing us to remain fully involved in every assignment. Every search is partner-led from start to finish, with Jules Pearson leading delivery and Katharine Price supporting research, intelligence and execution throughout the process.
Our work combines research-led search, market intelligence and direct engagement, supported by long-established networks and a detailed understanding of specialist talent markets.
Supporting the team is a global network of trusted advisors and specialist associates, providing additional expertise and market insight across aquaculture, food production, executive compensation, market intelligence and organisational development. While accountability and delivery remain firmly within the core Appointed team, specialist expertise can be drawn from this wider network when required.
Founder & Director
Jules founded Appointed on the belief that important hiring decisions deserve more than advertising, databases and assumptions. Over the past 13+ years, she has delivered executive, leadership and specialist appointments internationally across the aquaculture value chain, supporting organisations through growth, transformation, succession and strategic change.
Her connection with the sector spans almost two decades, combining a background in Scottish estate and fisheries management with international experience gained living and working across Europe and South East Asia. This provides a practical understanding of the people, businesses and challenges shaping modern aquaculture.
Working closely with clients, Jules takes time to understand the wider context behind every appointment, helping organisations define requirements, assess capability and build leadership teams aligned with their long-term objectives. Her work has supported organisations at every stage of development, from start-ups and land-based aquaculture projects through to established international businesses preparing for investment, growth or succession.
Combining market intelligence, direct engagement and trusted industry networks, Jules is known for delivering difficult and business-critical assignments, including searches where talent is scarce, highly specialised or previously difficult to identify. Much of her work comes through repeat assignments and referrals, reflecting a relationship-led approach built on trust, insight and informed judgement.
Research & Intelligence Consultant
Katharine brings more than 25 years of experience in research, talent mapping and market intelligence, helping organisations build a clear understanding of talent availability, market structure and capability before engaging the market.
Known for her meticulous and analytical approach, Katharine specialises in identifying where capability sits, how markets are structured and how transferable talent can create value across organisations and sectors. Her work provides the insight that enables informed hiring decisions and supports successful search outcomes.
Through detailed research, competitor analysis and talent mapping, Katharine helps clients understand the wider talent landscape, providing evidence-based intelligence to support growth, succession planning and business-critical appointments.
Junior Research Consultant
Educated in Switzerland and bringing an international perspective to her work, Lottie supports executive search assignments through research, talent mapping and market intelligence. With French and German language capability and a highly organised, analytical approach, she helps identify relevant talent, develop market insight and support informed hiring decisions.
Through detailed research, competitor analysis and talent mapping, Lottie helps clients build a clearer understanding of talent availability, capability and market structure. Working closely with colleagues across search and research, she contributes to the successful delivery of executive and specialist appointments while supporting evidence-based decision making throughout the search process.
Senior Advisor, Market Intelligence
Simon provides market intelligence and strategic insight, helping organisations understand the economic, commercial and leadership factors that influence growth, investment and organisational performance.
With experience spanning economics, strategy consulting, executive compensation and business analysis, Simon has advised senior leaders at organisations including General Motors, CIBC and Delphi. He also served as a senior consultant within a leading HR consulting firm, where he specialised in strategic analysis and advisory work for CFOs and publicly listed companies.
Known for his analytical and research-led approach, Simon helps organisations interpret market dynamics, identify emerging trends and understand the broader forces shaping talent, leadership and organisational capability. His experience provides valuable perspective on the relationship between business strategy, market conditions and leadership decisions.
A Fellow at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health and the Study of Business Enterprise, Simon holds degrees from the University of St Andrews, the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and New York University. He is co-author of The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter and regularly writes on economics, business and market developments for leading international publications.
Aquaculture & Agribusiness Advisor
Cameron brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across aquaculture, food production and agribusiness. Formerly a Regional Managing Director with one of the world’s largest aquaculture companies, and having spent over 20 years in senior leadership roles with a leading global food and agriculture business, he has led transformation, growth and operational initiatives across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.
Drawing on extensive board and executive-level experience, Cameron provides industry insight into the commercial, operational and leadership challenges facing organisations across the aquaculture value chain.
If you are considering a leadership, specialist or business-critical appointment across the global aquaculture industry, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements.
We also support organisations seeking greater clarity around leadership, organisational structure, succession planning, talent strategy and market intelligence.
All enquiries are handled directly, confidentially and without obligation.
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