16/09/2026
Two weeks. One critical leadership hire. Five candidates delivered in 48 hours.
When a global trust firm’s incoming Managing Director unexpectedly withdrew just two weeks before their planned start date, the business was left with a time-critical leadership and regulatory challenge in Gibraltar.
That’s where Paul D. McGhee stepped in.
This wasn’t simply a case of finding another senior candidate. The brief called for someone who was Gibraltar-based, suitable within the local regulatory environment, had 10+ years’ fiduciary experience, significant operational leadership experience and could move quickly through the process, all while aligning with the agreed budget.
Paul got to work immediately, combining his established network with targeted market mapping and direct headhunting. Within 48 hours, five credible candidates had been identified, thoroughly screened and presented to the client.
All five progressed to first-stage interview, before the shortlist was narrowed to two. Paul continued to manage the process closely, from interview preparation and candidate debriefs to feedback and communication between each stage, keeping everything moving at pace.
The result? The preferred candidate accepted the offer and agreed to join in mid-September, keeping disruption to the client’s original timeline to a minimum.
A brilliant piece of work from Paul, turning an unexpected senior leadership gap into a successful appointment in a matter of weeks 🙌
Got a difficult or time-critical hire within Private Wealth? Get in touch with Paul D. McGhee, specialising across Trust, Funds, Assets, Family Office, Estates and Tax, to see how he can support your search.
