16/06/2026
Not every senior hire should be run as a race.
In digital assets and AI, some roles sit too close to governance, strategy or technical direction for a broad, reactive process.
These searches need depth.
A retained search is often the right model when the role is governance-critical, the market is narrow, the candidate pool is discreet, or the appointment will be visible to investors, boards or regulators.
The priority is not volume.
It is a calibrated market map, credible outreach, structured assessment and a shortlist that reflects the real market, not just active candidates.
Spectrum Search supports retained searches across senior and executive roles in digital assets and AI, from C-suite and board-level mandates to direct-to-board reports.
For governance-critical roles, it is worth pressure-testing the market before launching the search.