Cross-industry experience
Unlocking Diverse Talent to Lead Across Sectors and Borders
In light of shifting global attitudes (particularly restrictive US policies on identity-based hiring), organisations need inclusive strategies that remain fully compliant and business-driven. CF Diversity presents a merit-based candidate pool that reflects the best available talent across a broad spectrum of backgrounds.
What We Mean by Diversity
Our definition extends beyond traditional identity markers to include:
Why It Works
By widening the lens on what "qualified" looks like, we help clients access underexplored but highly capable talent, without compromising on excellence or inviting tokenism.
Strategic Benefit
This model supports regulatory compliance, reflects local market priorities (e.g. nationalisation or localisation), and builds high-performing, future-ready teams.
Why Broader Leadership Composition Matters
Hiring from a wide range of industries, tenures, backgrounds, and career paths isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a competitive advantage. Organizations that bring varied experience into their executive teams make more informed decisions, adapt faster, and perform better.
Strong leadership isn’t just about representation – it’s about impact. When people feel valued and supported, engagement rises, performance strengthens, and companies build deeper trust with stakeholders. By expanding how and where they search for talent, organizations can future-proof their leadership and build teams equipped to navigate change.
87
of the fortune 1000 first diversity hires for top-line leadership
Partnership
Our solutions are rooted in a world-class analytical and real-time data repository
Insight
124
different countries candidates have been sourced – global outreach, local know-how
Reach
16
government led, country-wide diversity and localisation programs
Impact
Proprietary intellectual property delivered by our technologies
Innovation
Our solutions are rooted in a world-class analytical and real-time data repository
Insight
Proprietary intellectual property delivered by our technologies
Innovation
Who We Work With
We support organizations across sectors, from multinationals and financial institutions to private equity firms and scaling businesses. Clients work with us when they are:
- Looking to broaden the experience profile of their executive team
- Entering new markets and seeking nuanced local talent strategies
- Undergoing cultural or structural transformation
- Strengthening governance and board composition
We provide expert, context-specific guidance grounded in leadership performance and organizational growth. Our approach ensures leadership strategies are inclusive of wide-ranging skills and experience.
Our Mission
We believe leadership should reflect the complexity of the world it serves. Our mission is to redefine leadership by bringing together a range of perspectives and capabilities that drive performance, innovation, and lasting value. Through our global expertise in executive search and leadership strategy, we help businesses build teams that challenge convention, lead with purpose, and deliver impact at scale.
