Executive Advisory
When companies engage us
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Time-critical appointments
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High-risk mandates
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Confidential or sensitive searches
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Post-acquisition integration
Discreet outreach. NDA-based referencing. Controlled candidate visibility.
Our Standard
Our advisory lens
Built for growth-driven and internationally structured organisations
Mandate-led, not CV-driven
Decision-ready shortlists, not longlists
Senior execution, no delegation
The Central Difference
One decision day. Not months of uncertainty.
In high-stakes environments, leadership is a capital decision. We structure appointments with precision, discretion, and long-term impact in mind.
Market Standard
Role architecture & market reality
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12–16 weeks process
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20–30 interviews on client side
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CV-based filtering
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Repetitive briefings
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High management time
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Risk of misalignment
VS
Paul Newstone
Confidential direct approach
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2–3 weeks to decision
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4–6 decision-ready candidates
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Advisory-led assessment
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Fully briefed candidates
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Minimal internal effort
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High fit, pre-validated
Discovery
Mandate definition grounded in market reality.
Selection Day
A curated shortlist. One decision window.
Decision
Confirmed appointment and structured transition.
Credibility Indicators
Proof & Credibility
2000+
senior appointments
2–4 Weeks
Typical Mandate Timeline
90% Retained
Confidential Searches
UAE + DACH
Leadership Search Coverage
Credibility Indicators
Who We Appoint
Board-level and leadership-critical roles across Finance and Business Services.
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Board & Executive Finance Leadership
CFO, Group CFO, Executive Finance Heads driving capital, governance and enterprise strategy.
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Business & Divisional Finance Functions
Finance Directors, Heads of Finance and performance leaders with full P&L accountability.
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Group Accounting & Financial Infrastructure
Group Accounting, IFRS, Controlling, FP&A and reporting functions across complex multi-entity structures.
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Business Services & Corporate Functions Leadership
HR, operations, executive support and corporate services roles critical to organisational stability and growth.
Every mandate we take on is one we stand behind.
No process theatre. No longlist padding. Just results.
— Fabio Halbreiter, Founder, Paul Newstone
Direct partner involvement. No delegation.
Our Confidentiality Model
Confidential is core to our model
No public search. No market signalling. Discreet, controlled engagement.
Discretion is non-negotiable.
Discretion is embedded in our process architecture. No public search. No uncontrolled market exposure. Leadership transitions are managed with precision and confidentiality.
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