About Us - Buckley And Wallace Executive Search Ltd

We have a clean sheet philosophy, always looking beyond the obvious. Buckley & Wallace Executive Search focus on exceptional talent and board executives who are well regarded by their peers and the market.

With a methodical project driven approach, Buckley & Wallace Executive Search manages a “Thirty-Nine Steps” search process ensuring complete transparency to our clients at each and every stage.

The Network:

The passive network is a working process of tracking and talking to Key Senior Management and Board Level Executives. Our close relationship with a small number of chosen clients enables Buckley & Wallace Executive Search to source key talent from a very wide pool. No Chinese walls putting every Tom, Dick and Harriet off limits, therefore chancing the talent pool you can tap into when conducting a Search.

Buckley & Wallace Executive Search is constantly mapping management teams through researchers. We also organise events with industry bodies, clients and potential candidates.

The Consultants:

Each Buckley & Wallace Executive Search partner heads their market with knowledge of the sector they transact in. This gives you the benefits of a rapidly enhanced understanding as to your business requirements and the solutions provided.

Buckley & Wallace Executive Search has broken new ground in the Executive Search sector, typically delivering a shortlist in less than eight weeks for Board appointments, the industry average being around three months.

Our Ethos:

Know your market
Know the relevant people in your market
Bring those people to the hirer quickly and cost effectively
Failure is not an option

Buckley & Wallace Executive Search looks at everyone as a contact, either a hiring one or a moving one; the two are the same and require the same level of service.

The company has a first class rate of success, filling over 92% of all assignments. Our clients will testify that we have been achieving these results for the past ten years. The process is simple and visible, allowing onlookers to see how our results are achieved.

Gary Buckley

Partner, Retail Practice

After graduating Gary took up a career with Standard Chartered Bank before transitioning into the Retail sector as concession and Area Management with some of the country’s leading sports retailers.

With this financial and retailing experience he moved to HW Group in 1995 as a consultant, experiencing an MBO, flotation and eventual sale of the business to TMP Worldwide in his time with the firm.

In 1999 Gary helped establish a unique Retail and Leisure recruitment boutique, the Tiro Group which specialised in the sourcing and appointment of Middle Management to Board level executives. In November 2002 Gary, along with Neale Jackson and another Director bought the business to create Buckley & Wallace Executive Search Ltd where he now heads the Retail Practice.

Gary is a member of the IoD and is an active member of The British Retail Consortium.

Alan Hine

CFO Practice

Alan graduated in law and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1988 after training with Grant Thornton. Post qualification he pursued an accountancy career within a small accountancy firm where he developed a specialism working with ambitious growing SMEs.

Alan had a successful career change into recruitment at one of the leading recruitment firms in the accountancy recruitment market which he subsequently helped float in 1996.

With 30 years of experience in commerce, he has well established professional contacts across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Alan would like to think he is considered as both a successful recruiter and a trusted adviser to many. He has Board level appointments at two listed recruitment consultancies and also led the management team at a boutique search firm as well as owning his own businesses for many years. Alan is an active networker being a Support MD in BNI.

Client Testimonials

We have helped build some of the best leadership teams in the world. We draw on broad industry expertise and presence to continue to deliver the next generation of leaders. Don’t just take our word for it, here is what some of our Clients say;

Buckley & Wallace have provided us with a professional, efficient and friendly service in the recruitment of our Head of European Retail Operations. Their approach is transparent with great communication throughout the process.

Wed2B Retail - Managing Director

The team at Buckley & Wallace made the process of securing a non-executive directorship an enjoyable and productive one. High levels of honesty and feedback coupled with continued communication meant that I was always aware of where I was in the process.

JD Wetherspoon Plc - Non Executive Director

I hugely enjoy working with the team at Buckley & Wallace . For me, they epitomise the best of a small boutique - not 'flashy' but sensible, hard working, straight talking, well connected and always professional in everything they do

Amazon - Doug Gurr – Deputy CEO

I have had the pleasure of working with Gary & Paul on several assignments, all of which have been handled with passion & professionalism. First rate communication skills but with a sense of humour too! Working with them is a true partnership ensuring we hire the best talent.

Theo Paphitis Retail Group - Group HR Director

Although we were very specific about our requirements Buckley & Wallace were able to place a shortlist in front of us in double quick time. Having interviewed the shortlist I was convinced of everyone’s worthiness to be on that list and had a perfect blend of contrasting candidates to choose from. Extremely pleased with the final outcome.

M and M Direct - Chief Executive Officer

I used Buckley & Wallace for several senior roles and they have been consistent in providing high calibre candidates and an exceptional level of service. They take the time to understand the role and company in depth and have been able to find top quality people across a range of business functions.

Welcome Break Group - CEO

Buckley & Wallace are really well connected in the retail world, know exactly what's going on beneath the surface and work very hard.

Arden Partners - Nick Bubb, Retail Analyst

I found that Buckley & Wallace Executive Search provided a professional service from start to finish, and delivered a strong short list of qualified candidates which resulted in two excellent appointments to our business.

Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc - Group Trading Director

Buckley & Wallace Executive Search quickly understood our business requirements and produced a quality shortlist of Non-Executive Director candidates with the right combination of experience and industry and consumer insights. They focus on meeting customer expectations and I would certainly work with them again

Executive Chairman - PLC Listed Pubs Group

I have known the team at Buckley and Wallace for many years and have worked on a number of assignments with them . They provide high levels of integrity, great communication and are focussed on finding the very best candidates for their clients.

Mike Hancox - Chief Executive Officer - Yodel Ltd

I have successfully worked with Buckley Wallace for many years, both as a client and candidate. Their network and depth of sector knowledge is second to none. This, combined with very diligent and effective candidate screening, consistently leads to positive outcomes with the minimum of fuss. Their communication between all parties is timely and succinct, follow up feedback constructive and thorough. Buckley and Wallace are my go to search firm.

Andy Torrance - Former CEO and Current Chairman - Angling Direct PLC

Having been recommended to us, we retained the services of Buckley & Wallace to recruit our e-commerce Director. They were highly flexible and diligent, and got to know the company and more importantly the culture. They have deep knowledge of the retail/e-commerce space. They produced a high quality short-list and challenged our thinking on progressing candidates to interview and ultimately selection, keeping communication flowing throughout the process. They were professional throughout ensuring candidates arrived for interview fully briefed. I would have no hesitation in recommending Buckley & Wallace for senior level and Board appointments.

Gareth Roberts - Chief Financial Officer - Baker Ross

The appointment of our latest Non-Executive Director has probably been the simplest recruitment process I’ve experienced in 45 years. Buckley & Wallace presented the perfect candidate with the precise skill set we were looking for. If they were a website I’d say the transaction was completed in 3 clicks. So uncomplicated and refreshing.

Dame Irene Hays - Chair and Owner - Hays Travel

I have successfully worked with Buckley Wallace as a client. Their network and depth of sector knowledge is second to none. This, combined with very diligent and effective candidate screening, consistently leads to positive outcomes with the minimum of fuss. Their communication between all parties is timely and succinct, follow up feedback constructive and thorough. Buckley and Wallace are my go to search firm.

Ben Maxted - Kitwave Group PLC

As Lane 7 continued to grow, it became clear we needed a CFO. Buckley & Wallace carried out that search and found us David Bence. The search was swift, cost effective and without fuss. I would highly recommend them.

Tim Wilks - Founder / Owner / CEO

Buckley & Wallace were given the tough assignment to secure Lane 7’s Chief Financial Officer. The moved swiftly, flexibly and cost effectively to secure us a top class candidate. We would certainly recommend them and for senior roles, would use them again.

Graeme Smith - Chief Operating Officer - Lane7

I used Gary Buckley in a search for a new non executive director. Gary quickly grasped the brief and produced a list of excellent candidates. They were all of high calibre and made the choice difficult. The only challenging part of the process was choosing between a number of excellent candidates. I would certainly use Buckley & Wallace again and highly recommend them.

Clive R Garston - Chairman - Warpaint London plc