What We Do
Global Retail Recruitment is an international retail executive search firm specialising in the appointment of Heads of function, Directors and C-level leaders across the retail and consumer sectors.
We partner with boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams to deliver retained, partner-led executive search across complex, high-growth and international markets.
Retail Executive Search for Senior Leadership
Global Retail Recruitment conducts retained executive search for senior retail leadership roles, supporting organisations at critical points of growth, transformation, market entry and succession.
Our mandates typically include:
-
Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors
-
C-suite leaders (Commercial, Operations, Finance, Digital, HR)
-
Regional and Country Heads
-
Retail Directors and Heads of Function
We focus exclusively on senior leadership appointments, where sector expertise, discretion and international reach are essential.
Over 20 years’ experience
Neil brings more than 20 years’ experience in retail recruitment and executive search, combined with earlier experience in retail operations management. He has worked with clients such as Adidas, Nike, Alshaya, Extra, Lane Crawford, DFS T Galleria, Hudson Group, Fox Group, Unilever, Harvey Nichols, Al Mana, Central Marketing Group, Othaim, Alyasra, Tamimi, Hugo Boss, Floward, Spar International, Mulberry and many more.
Significant Global Reach
2026: HR Director, Saudi Arabia; E-commerce Manager, Japan; E-commerce Manager, France. 2025: Retail Director, Athleisure, France; Chief Commercial Officer, Premium, New York; Chief Commercial Officer, Luxury, UAE; E-commerce Technical Director, Saudi Arabia; Head of Marketplace, Saudi Arabia; Head of Trading, E-commerce, Saudi Arabia; Operations Director, Fashion, Amsterdam; Marketing Director, Luxury, Singapore.
Executive Search With Commercial Impact
We specialise in senior retail recruitment and executive search across apparel, fashion, sportswear, footwear, lifestyle, digital and e-commerce. Our approach is built on quality, discretion, market knowledge and long-term partnerships. We support clients on contingency and retained search assignments and regularly compete successfully against major global executive search firms, offering an agile, cost-effective service. Our expertise covers C-suite, director and head-of-function appointments.
What clients and candidates say
Jochen Eckhold "It is an absolute pleasure doing business with Neil. He has a great network, is very responsive, flexible and “gets” client needs. Working with him feels like working with an immediate extension of the recruiting department"
Jochen Eckhold SVP Global HR, HUGO BOSS | Organizational Effectiveness, DigitalizationFlor Du Poy (2022) "Neil was able to find a perfectly matched job for me as an Executive Consultant. He went way and beyond to facilitate me regarding contracts, payments and travelling arrangements. He also was key in intermediation between client and myself. Neil, thanks for the good work!"
CEO – Board Member - Ex AldiDiana Styles "Neil has a knack for matching the right person with the right company and culture. Neil’s networking skills keep him connected globally and he can be counted on to make placements all over the world. His expertise and understanding of the retail space make him a valued asset when hired to source for retail roles in all the functional specialty areas (Operations, HR, Marketing, etc.). I look forward to a continued partnership with Neil."
Chief Human Resources Officer (ex-adidas) | HR TransformationSonia De Chuna -2025 "I had the pleasure of working with Neil during my recruitment process. He gave me clear insights about the company, coached me for the interviews, and boosted my confidence at every step. Thanks to his guidance, I felt fully prepared and secured the role. He is dedicated, transparent, and motivating. I am very grateful for his help and would recommend him without hesitation to any professional looking for their next step"
Retail Director – NIKE (Fox Group)Chris Phillips - Feb 2025 "Neil played a key role in what turned out to be a life-changing career move for me. His dedication, professionalism, and deep understanding of the role made all the difference. Thanks to his support, I’ve started an exciting new chapter — both professionally and personally. I’m truly grateful and highly recommend working with him"
Chief Merchandise & Category Officer - Kenneth Cole, Hugo Boss, Michael KorsIan Kent - 2026 "Neil is an outstanding recruiter who has successfully delivered for our business on multiple occasions, sourcing high quality candidates who have also been the “right fit” for the organization. He manages to combine a high level of honesty, integrity and long-term view which has benefited candidate and client simultaneously. In my experience he puts everyone at ease, whilst guiding and coaching candidates through the process. Neil is accessible, approachable, and very humble in his approach, whilst managing multiple searches and priorities at the same time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Neil in the future from management to board levels"
COO – Extra (Consumer Electronics), Tesco AsiaOur Geographic Focus | International Coverage with Regional Depth
RECENT PLACEMENTS
Ecommerce Manager
VP DTC - Asia
Head of Digital & E-Commerce, Europe
Ecommerce Manager
Human Resource Director - 6000 Employees
Retail Director - Athleisure
Chief Commercial Officer - Premium
Group Category Director - UAE
Chief Commercial Officer - DTC - Saudi Arabia
Regional Buying Director, Malta
E-commerce Director - Saudi Arabia
Marketplace Technical Director - Saudi Arabia
Loyalty Director - Saudi Arabia
Chief Operating Officer - Kuwait
MD, Saudi Arabia
Global Retail Recruitment handles vacancies and confidential searches from management
to executive level across these retail sectors:
Premium
Fashion
Luxury
Fashion
Ecommerce and Omnichannel
Athleisure
F&B / QSR
Food
Retail
Department
Stores
Duty
Free
Mainstream
Fashion
Consumer
Electronics
Latest news on LinkedIn
Retail news, leadership updates and opportunities from Global Retail Recruitment.
Loading the feed connects to Elfsight and LinkedIn. You can withdraw at any time; this reloads the page and stops the feed. View all updates on LinkedIn