Making the right hire or appointment isn’t simply about competence and experience.

In-Depth Candidate and Pre-Appointment Screening

In an age when minor controversies can blow up into global scandals within hours – and when prominent appointments can be subject to trial by public opinion – it is crucial to understand in advance what aspects of an individual’s track record or public statements could lead to controversy further down the road.

Wallbrook’s screening of high-profile appointments to government and board roles takes a multi-faceted approach to ensure that the recruiting party has a rounded understanding of the potential appointee. In addition to looking for any legal or regulatory areas of concern, our global team of analysts are also expert at profiling individuals’ political positions and allegiances, their statements on controversial social issues, as well as looking for potentially explosive issues from the past that can quickly become the next headline.

Our regional experts evaluate candidates’ statements and views from a range of perspectives – offering crucial guidance on sensitive topics and contextualising local political dynamics. At a time when many organisations are appointing international candidates to high-profile positions, we understand that political views and statements which were not controversial at the time, or in the appointee’s home country may prove less palatable in other geographies. At the same time, individuals with a largely positive global profile may be viewed less positively in their home country, running the risk that appointing them could alienate a crucial market or lead to friction with local government.

Each of our clients have unique concerns and sensitivities. Wallbrook has significant experience in working closely with governments and senior executive management worldwide to ensure that critical appointments will not endanger their reputation or credibility.