Calibre One

Calibre One is a global executive search firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, with offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. The firm describes itself as a boutique search practice that combines global reach and deep sector expertise with partner-led, personal execution. Its stated focus is on sectors driven by technology and innovation, and it positions itself as "intentionally shaped" to give clients the best of both large-firm scale and boutique agility. Calibre One's core service lines are executive search, board search, and human capital advisory. Executive search covers C-level and senior functional roles in high-growth markets, where the firm argues the opportunity cost of a bad hire is especially high. Board search is framed around building more diverse and better-performing boards rather than recycling candidates from a limited pool of established directors. Human capital advisory works with clients on HR strategy, including selection, onboarding, performance, development, rewards, and recognition. The firm's partner team spans technology, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, and consumer, sport and entertainment practices. Named partners on the firm's website include Tom Barnes and James Brocket as Managing Partners and co-Heads of the Technology practice, David Schumer as Managing Partner and Head of the Financial Services practice, Christos Richards as Partner and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Luis DeAnda and James Flashman-Fox as Partners and co-Heads of Consumer, Sport & Entertainment. Other listed partners include Hannah Joyce, Aanand Varanasi, Victoria Lakers, David Madden, Shane Burgess, Mark S Frank, Tom Murphy, Barry Wahlberg, Antonia Halliday, Evan Fishel, Jed Donnelly, Duncan Finlayson, and Terry Shaw. The firm states that its partner team averages over 20 years of executive search experience. Calibre One operates from offices in the USA and UK and searches globally. Its client base is concentrated in technology and innovation-driven sectors, including software, fintech, healthcare and life sciences, and consumer and entertainment businesses. The firm publishes placement announcements on its website, covering roles such as Chief Technology Officer, CEO, Chief Product Officer, VP of Engineering, VP of Sales, CFO, and Managing Director across companies in technology, biotech, payments, and consumer products. As a private partnership rather than a listed company, Calibre One does not report public financials. Its brand is built on partner-led execution, sector specialization, and a global network developed over more than two decades. The firm's tagline, "Global Executive Search That Leaves No Stone Unturned," and its stated North Star of "game-changing success for our clients" summarize its positioning in the competitive executive search market.

Calibre One was founded in 1999 as a global executive search firm with a focus on technology and innovation-driven sectors. From its origins, the firm built its practice around partner-led search, in which senior partners with deep sector networks personally execute assignments rather than delegating to junior researchers. This model positioned Calibre One as a boutique alternative to large global search firms while still offering international reach. Over more than two decades, the firm expanded its sector coverage beyond technology into financial services, healthcare and life sciences, and consumer, sport and entertainment. It established offices in the United States and the United Kingdom, with New York serving as a key hub for its US operations and financial services practice. The firm's website states that its partner team averages over 20 years of executive search experience, reflecting a strategy of hiring and developing seasoned search professionals rather than generalist consultants. Calibre One's service offering evolved to include three main lines: executive search, board search, and human capital advisory. Executive search addresses C-level and senior functional roles in high-growth markets. Board search focuses on building diverse, high-performing boards by looking beyond established director networks. Human capital advisory helps clients align HR strategy with performance, covering selection, onboarding, performance management, development, rewards, and recognition. The firm has published placement announcements for roles including CEO, CFO, CTO, Chief Product Officer, VP of Engineering, VP of Sales, and Managing Director across companies in technology, biotech, payments, and consumer products. These placements illustrate its positioning as a search partner for growth-stage and transformational businesses. As a private partnership, Calibre One does not disclose financial results, and its brand equity rests on its partner team, sector expertise, and global network.

• 1999

  Calibre One founded as a global technology-focused executive search firm.

• Firm expands sector coverage to include financial services, healthcare and life sciences, and consumer, sport and entertainment.

• Establishes offices in the United States and United Kingdom, with New York as a key hub.

• Launches board search and human capital advisory service lines alongside executive search.

Boutique global executive search firm combining large-firm reach with partner-led, personalized service, focused on technology and innovation-driven sectors.

• Executive Search

  C-level and senior functional search for high-growth, technology-driven companies.

• Board Search

  Board director recruitment focused on diversity and performance.

• Human Capital Advisory

  HR strategy consulting covering selection, onboarding, performance, development, rewards, and recognition.

• 2020-06-11

  Calibre One appoints Darren Gore as CEO[6]Calibre One任命Darren Gore为首席执行官arnnet.com.au

  Reported: 2020-06-11

  Calibre One appointed Darren Gore as its new CEO, replacing Steve Wemyss, who is to step down at the end of June and become chairman of the board.

1. 1Calibre One: Global Executive Search That Leaves No Stone Unturnedcalibreone.com
2. 2Searching For The World's Best Leaders | Our Services | Calibre Onecalibreone.com
3. 3Executive Search News & Blog | Calibre Onecalibreone.com
4. 4David Schumer - Calibre Onecalibreone.com
5. 5Calibre One - Wikidatawikidata.org
6. 6Calibre One任命Darren Gore为首席执行官arnnet.com.au