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01 — Marlin Standard

Exceptional Talent. Extraordinary Impact.

Marlin Standard is a specialist international executive search consultancy. We find the leaders and commercial talent that organisations cannot afford to get wrong.

Our work sits where markets are complex and capability is scarce — in sectors being reshaped by technology, regulation and changing expectations. We combine rigorous research with candid counsel, so every shortlist reflects the real market, not simply who is available.

About Marlin Standard

02 — Our Expertise

Specialist Search. Strategic Advantage.

All expertise

How We Work

Fewer searches. More attention.

  1. 1 / 5

    We listen first

    Before anything else, we sit with you — the brief, the culture, what ‘right’ actually looks like for your team. Not a form to fill in.

    Step 01 — We listen first

  2. 2 / 5

    We go looking

    No database trawling. We map the real market — including the people who aren’t actively looking, but should be on your radar.

    Step 02 — We go looking

  3. 3 / 5

    We open doors properly

    Discreet, considered conversations that represent you well. Every approach reflects on your name, so we treat it that way.

    Step 03 — We open doors properly

  4. 4 / 5

    We look past the CV

    Capability, motivation, fit — tested properly, not just checked off a list.

    Step 04 — We look past the CV

  5. 5 / 5

    We don’t disappear

    Through offer, negotiation, resignation and onboarding, we’re still there. The relationship doesn’t end at the shortlist.

    Step 05 — We don’t disappear

03 — Industries

Deep Market Knowledge. Global Perspective.

Sector fluency across the markets where leadership decisions carry the greatest consequence.

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  1. 01AI and Frontier TechnologyGenerative and agentic AI, enterprise AI platforms, machine learning, conversational and voice AI, computer vision, AI governance and automation.
  2. 02Data and AnalyticsData engineering and platforms, business intelligence, advanced analytics, data governance, lakehouse solutions and real-time intelligence.
  3. 03Cloud and Digital InfrastructureCloud transformation, hybrid and multicloud platforms, infrastructure modernisation, managed cloud, FinOps, observability and AI infrastructure.
  4. 04Cybersecurity and Digital TrustCloud and application security, identity and access management, threat intelligence, managed security, cyber resilience, AI security, digital risk and brand protection.
  5. 05Enterprise Software and SaaSERP, CRM, finance and HR software, industry-specific SaaS, workflow and integration platforms, revenue technology and customer experience.
  6. 06Software and Product EngineeringCustom software and digital product engineering, application modernisation, platform engineering, DevOps, quality engineering, embedded software and AI-assisted development.
  7. 07Consulting and Business ServicesStrategy and technology consulting, transformation, people and change, finance transformation, systems integration, BPO, managed services and customer operations.
  8. 08Climate and Industrial TechnologyGreen technology, energy management software, sustainability platforms, industrial IoT, digital twins, smart infrastructure and engineering technology.

Get Started

Get started with Marlin Standard in three easy steps

  1. 1

    Have a coffee with us

    No pitch, no pressure — just a relaxed, confidential conversation about what you’re trying to solve. We’ll figure out fast whether we’re the right fit.

  2. 2

    Share your brief

    Tell us about the role, the team it sits in, and anything that needs discretion. We turn that into a search plan and activate the right engagement model for you.

  3. 3

    We get to work

    Research-led headhunting, not job-board trawling. You get a shortlist of leaders who can actually deliver — vetted, briefed, and ready for you to meet.

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The calibre we place

The calibre of leader we map, approach and vet — a flavour of the conversations a search opens up.

  • CFO · FinTech

  • VP Engineering · SaaS

  • CMO · Consumer

  • COO · Industrial

04 — International Reach

Global Reach. Specialist Insight.

Searches conducted across the markets our clients compete in.

Our Global Reach

Markets served — not physical office locations.

For Organisations

Find the leadership talent to accelerate your ambitions.

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For Senior Professionals

Explore opportunities that match your experience and ambition.

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