Executive Search
Delivered with Clarity

About Us

Zinnia is founded on the premise of delivering high quality executive search, combining creativity and diversity of thought, a rigorous approach and transparency of methodology.

Our clients are global. Large and small. Traditional and disruptive. Corporations and privately owned. What they have in common is they demand the best talent, delivered with the context and market understanding that reinforces their hiring decision.

Put simply, we get to the answer, but also show you how we got there. Our mission is to provide clarity to our clients and candidates through every step of the process.

Our Ethos & Approach

Diversity

Commitment to diversity – diversity of thought, diversity of talent, diversity of experience.

Creativity

Combining creativity of thought and approach throughout the lifecycle of our projects.

Drive

A rigorous and unrelenting approach to all aspects of assignment delivery.

Engagement

Focus on engaging and aligning all stakeholders at the outset of an assignment.

Meet the Team

Our team combines experiences, networks and skills from a range of different sectors and functions. What we have in common is our passion for problem solving through unearthing great talent.

Andrew Crawford

Andrew has 15 years’ experience in the executive search industry, working predominantly for boutique organisations, with an emphasis on working in a consultative, hands on way with his clients.

His focus is building leadership capability across digital and broader technology led businesses or in a digital transformation context. His clients range from VC-backed market entrants and disruptors to established private and public entities.

Andrew co-founded a previous search business in 2015 which was subsequently acquired, following which he led the combined digital practice globally.

Andrew is passionate about innovation in the industry. One of his key motivations for establishing Zinnia is to create a firm which works collaboratively with clients so ensure they have transparency around approach and methodology.

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Ian Millard

Ian’s career combines experience working for leading executive search organisations, with talent leadership roles in some of the world’s best known consumer technology brands.

His 10 years in executive search was spent with a primary focus on digital, technology and professional services, where he was able to  benefit from gaining experience within both boutique and global organisations.

Ian has spent the last 18 months helping a US-headquartered technology organisation to scale by launching multiple new countries across EMEA and creating the people team infrastructure.

Prior to this, Ian worked in house for eBay for 5 years where he initially ran all executive hiring across EMEA and APAC before broadening to lead hiring globally for eBay’s classifieds organisations and for eBay’s marketplace business in EMEA.

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Andrew Crawford

Andrew has 15 years’ experience in the executive search industry, working predominantly for boutique organisations, with an emphasis on working in a consultative, hands on way with his clients.

His focus is building leadership capability across digital and broader technology led businesses or in a digital transformation context. His clients range from VC backed market entrants and disruptors to established private and public entities.

Andrew co-founded a previous search business in 2015 which was subsequently acquired, following which he led the combined digital practice globally.

Andrew is passionate about innovation in the industry. One of his key motivations for establishing Zinnia is to create a firm which works collaboratively with clients so ensure they have transparency around approach and methodology.

Contact Andrew
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Ian Millard

Ian’s career combines experience working in some of the UK’s leading executive search organisations with talent leadership roles in some of the world’s best known consumer technology brands.

His 10 years in executive search was spent with a primary focus on digital, technology and professional services, where he was able to  benefit from gaining experience within both boutique and global organisations.

Ian has spent the last 18 months helping a US-headquartered technology organisation to scale by launching multiple new countries across EMEA and creating the people team infrastructure.

Prior to this, Ian worked in house for eBay for 5 years where he initially ran all executive hiring across EMEA and APAC before broadening to lead hiring globally for eBay’s classifieds organisations and for eBay’s marketplace business in EMEA.

Contact Ian
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Our Areas of Expertise

Our Areas of Expertise

Our Global Reach

Zinnia is an international search organisation with a track record of hiring senior talent globally. The team has experience of placing leaders across 15 countries, from London to Dubai, California to Sydney.

Based in London, Zinnia work with clients that demand access to the best talent. Many of the searches we deliver require a global approach, acknowledging that we live in an increasingly fluid, dynamic talent market.

Why Zinnia

The Zinnia flower is a symbol of endurance and growth and it can be seen in a range of vibrant colours.  This is representative of our commitment to hire the brightest and most diverse leaders.

Zinnia also symbolises lasting friendship, goodness and remembrance. Our choice of name is less a reflection of what we do, but why we are doing it. An acknowledgement of those who aren’t able to join us on the journey.

Contact Us

Zinnia is able to provide you with assistance where and when you need it. Get in touch with us to discuss your executive search or leadership development needs.