Boutique Search. Global Reach.

Boutique Search. Global Reach.

Executive Search for Senior Leadership and Critical hires across climate, finance, impact, and mission-driven organisations.
Senior-Led. Insight-Driven. Globally Connected.

Executive Search for Senior Leadership and Critical hires across climate, finance, impact, and mission-driven organisations.
Senior-Led. Insight-Driven. Globally Connected.

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Sectors

Specialist Focus

Green Gap Partners is a boutique executive search firm operating globally in four key sectors - sustainability and the green economy, mission-driven organisations, development finance, and private sector impact.

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Sustainability & Green Economy

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Sustainability & Green Economy

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Mission Driven Organisations

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Mission Driven Organisations

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Development Finance

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Development Finance

Beyond Traditional Executive Search

Traditional executive search firms focus on board and C-suite appointments. We take a broader view. We apply the same rigour, judgement, and global network to all critical hires across senior leadership and key delivery roles.

Not every critical hire sits at the most senior level - but the impact can be just as significant.

Beyond Traditional Executive Search

Traditional executive search firms focus on board and C-suite appointments. We take a broader view. We apply the same rigour, judgement, and global network to all critical hires across senior leadership and key delivery roles.

Not every critical hire sits at the most senior level - but the impact can be just as significant.

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Why choose us

Boutique Executive Search with a Global Reach

Boutique Executive Search with a Global Reach

Clients choose Green Gap Partners for clarity, focus, and judgement. We combine: AI and technology; with deep sectoral expertise; an extensive global network; and a senior led bespoke approach.

Clients choose Green Gap Partners for clarity, focus, and judgement. We combine: AI and technology; with deep sectoral expertise; an extensive global network; and a senior led bespoke approach.

Specialist Focus

We operate in sectors where leadership complexity is high, but talent is in demand. Our insight and extensive network across sustainability, impact, development finance, and mission driven organisations, allows us to bring informed judgement and access to highly relevant and international talent pools.

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Specialist Focus

We operate in sectors where leadership complexity is high, but talent is in demand. Our insight and extensive network across sustainability, impact, development finance, and mission driven organisations, allows us to bring informed judgement and access to highly relevant and international talent pools.

Contact us →

Senior-Led & Discreet

Every assignment is directly led by our Managing Partner, Noel Keogh, supported by a team of expert consultants and researchers, ensuring a high level of engagement. Many of the searches in the niche sectors we serve are confidential and sensitive, requiring discretion, trust, and a considered approach throughout the process.

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Senior-Led & Discreet

Every assignment is directly led by our Managing Partner, Noel Keogh, supported by a team of expert consultants and researchers, ensuring a high level of engagement. Many of the searches in the niche sectors we serve are confidential and sensitive, requiring discretion, trust, and a considered approach throughout the process.

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Global Perspective

We work internationally and understand the dynamics of global talent markets, as well as the realities of operating across public, private, and blended capital structures. We apply the same high level approach to all searches, prioritising longterm outcomes and leadership fit over placement volume. We are there throughout the process.

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Global Perspective

We work internationally and understand the dynamics of global talent markets, as well as the realities of operating across public, private, and blended capital structures. We apply the same high level approach to all searches, prioritising longterm outcomes and leadership fit over placement volume. We are there throughout the process.

Contact us →

Testimonials

From organisations and leaders Noel has worked with on senior appointments.

Our process

Our process

Our process

Rigorous. Discreet. Judgement Led. Global

Rigorous. Discreet. Judgement Led. Global

Rigorous. Discreet. Judgement Led. Global

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01.

Development & Definition

We invest time upfront to understand your organisations strategy, structure, governance context, challenges and goals.

02.

Market Mapping

Each search is underpinned by a tailored market map across relevant geographies, industries, and sectors - not a generic candidate pool.

03.

Targeted Engagement

We approach candidates discreetly and selectively, with a strong emphasis on motivation, capability, and culture fit.

04.

Assessment & Longlisting

Candidates are assessed against both technical requirements and the realities of the operating environment.

05.

Shortlisting & Selection

We support our clients through the final selection, client interviews, and referencing, ensuring the right candidates move forward.

06.

Appointment & Onboard

We can also support our clients on final appointment and candidate onboarding. We want to ensure your next hire is set for success.

Insights

Explore insights and stay ahead

Explore insights and stay ahead

Useful insights and information on best practice and a wide range of topics.

Useful insights and information on best practice and a wide range of topics.

New Zealand’s Sustainable Finance Opportunity: Unlocking the Talent Pipeline

New Zealand’s Sustainable Finance Opportunity: Unlocking the Talent Pipeline

Human Judgement: Rethinking Executive Search in an AI World

Human Judgement: Rethinking Executive Search in an AI World